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Great white sharks have a DNA mystery science still can’t explain

White sharks exhibit stark differences between the DNA in their nuclei and the DNA in their mitochondria. Until now, scientists…

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A $2 gold nanotech test that detects deadly diseases in minutes

Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect…

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How scientists made quantum dots smarter and cheaper

Quantum dots - semiconductor nanostructures that can emit single photons on demand - are considered among the most promising sources…

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Strange spotted rock on Mars could reveal signs of ancient life

In 2024, NASA's Mars rover Perseverance collected an unusual rock sample. The rock, named Sapphire Canyon, features white, leopardlike spots…

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Mysterious Denisovan interbreeding shaped the humans we are today

Researchers think that members of the most recently identified “hominin” group (the Denisovans) mixed with early modern humans and passed…

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The disappearing planet next door has astronomers intrigued

Found using the MIRI instrument on NASA's Webb telescope, which was managed by JPL through launch, the possible planet would…

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The surprising brain chemistry behind instant friendships

A new UC Berkeley study shows that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, is also critical for the formation of friendships.…

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The 30-minute workout that could slash cancer cell growth by 30%

A single bout of either resistance or high intensity interval training could help in the cancer battle, new research from…

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Scientists detect virus traces in blood that may unlock long COVID’s mystery

Researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, and the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation…

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The hidden mental health danger in today’s high-THC cannabis

Science News from research organizations Date: August 12, 2025 Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal Summary: THC levels in cannabis have…

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