Science

Researcher helps solve 60-year mystery inside heart

One University of Kentucky researcher has helped solve a 60-year-old mystery about one of the body's most vital organs: The…

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Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter risk assessment, rat study suggests

Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the recognition of risks,…

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Ammonia for fertilizers without the giant carbon footprint

The production of ammonia for fertilisers -- which has one of the largest carbon footprints among industrial processes -- will…

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This wireless, handheld, non-invasive device detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s biomarkers

An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.…

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quantum mechanics: Unlocking the secrets of spin with high-harmonic probes

Deep within every piece of magnetic material, electrons dance to the invisible tune of quantum mechanics. Their spins, akin to…

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A closer look at rebel T cells

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are investigating a talented type of T cell. Most T cells only…

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Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%

There is no longer any question of how to prevent high-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires that have become increasingly frequent across…

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Yucatán’s underwater caves host diverse microbial communities

With help from an experienced underwater cave-diving team, Northwestern University researchers have constructed the most complete map to date of…

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Designing cities for 21st-century weather

Weather extremes, such as heatwaves and torrential rainfalls, are becoming more frequent and more intense across the United States under…

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Do pets make you happier? Study shows they didn’t during the pandemic

There is a general understanding that pets have a positive impact on one's well-being. A new study by Michigan State…

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