Science

This tiny plant is helping solve crimes

Small plants like moss rarely draw attention. Many species are no wider than an eyelash and typically grow close to…

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A “herculean” genetic study just found a new way to treat ADHD

Attention disorders such as ADHD occur when the brain has trouble separating meaningful signals from constant background input. The brain…

7 months ago

Did an exploding comet wipe out the mammoths?

Scientists are continuing to strengthen the case that a fragmented comet exploded in Earth's atmosphere nearly 13,000 years ago. This…

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Myth busted: Your body isn’t canceling out your workout

Physical activity continues to affect the body even after the movement itself has ended. A new study published in the…

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This 100-year-old teaching method is beating modern preschools

The first nationwide randomized study of children enrolled in public Montessori preschools found that students showed stronger learning outcomes by…

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MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start

A diet high in fat is one of the strongest contributors to liver cancer risk. New research from MIT sheds…

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Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health

Adults with ADHD who are aware of their personal strengths and actively use them tend to report better overall well-being,…

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Even one drink a day may raise mouth cancer risk

A large comparative study published online in the open access journal BMJ Global Health has found that even low daily…

7 months ago

Scientists replayed evolution and found a surprise

All living things must survive in environments that are constantly changing. Seasons shift from summer to winter, and weather patterns…

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Scientists found a dangerous feedback loop accelerating Arctic warming

Earth's climate is shifting worldwide, but the fastest changes are happening near the poles. New research from Penn State offers…

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