Science

Scientists trap light in a layer 1,000x thinner than hair

Researchers from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, working with teams from the Łódź University of Technology,…

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Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it

Aging takes a serious toll on the hippocampus, the part of the brain that plays a central role in learning…

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Most U.S. states are warming but not in the way you think

Climate change is affecting the United States in very different ways depending on the region, according to a study published…

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Binge drinking just once a month may triple your risk of liver scarring

LOS ANGELES — People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause…

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Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks

A new study shows that gene therapy can significantly improve hearing in people born with congenital deafness or severe hearing…

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This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s patients feel better fast

"What should I eat?" is one of the most common questions people with inflammatory bowel disease ask their doctors. It…

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This tiny claw in a 500-million-year-old fossil just rewrote the origin of spiders

After a long day of teaching, Rudy Lerosey-Aubril turned to a familiar task: preparing a Cambrian arthropod fossil for study.…

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New microwave frying technique could make french fries much healthier

Fried foods are widely enjoyed, but their high fat content is linked to health issues such as obesity and hypertension.…

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Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people

Older adults who carry genes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease may not experience the expected increase in…

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What’s hiding inside colon cancer could change treatment

Colorectal cancer appears to stand apart from other cancers in a surprising way. New research from the University of East…

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