Science

Viral apple cider vinegar weight loss study retracted for flawed science

BMJ Group has retracted research suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight…

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The billion-year reign of fungi that predated plants and made Earth livable

New research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution sheds light on the timelines and pathways of evolution of fungi, finding…

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Scientists may be closing in on dark matter’s true identity

Determining the nature of dark matter, the invisible substance that makes up most of the mass in our universe, is…

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Black mamba venom has a deadly hidden second strike

A breakthrough study at The University of Queensland has discovered a hidden dangerous feature in the Black Mamba one of…

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This tiny butterfly has the most chromosomes of any animal on Earth

The Atlas blue butterfly, also known as Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed as having the highest number of chromosomes…

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Astronomers stunned as fiery auroras blaze on a planet without a star

Strong Northern Lights-like activity is the standout feature of today’s weather report, which is coming at you from a strange,…

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Why Gen X women can’t stop eating ultra-processed foods

They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them - products typically loaded…

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Fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs

Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function, according to research presented at the European Respiratory…

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Doctors tested a common drug on COVID. The results are stunning

A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to…

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Living with purpose may protect your brain from dementia

Research into Blue Zones -- regions of the world where people tend to live longer -- shows that having a…

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