Science

Trapped in guilt and shame? Science explains why you can’t let go

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some - even when…

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The parasite that turns off your body’s pain alarm and sneaks in

New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses neurons in the skin to evade…

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What scientists discovered about french fries and diabetes

Eating three servings of French fries a week is associated with a 20% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes,…

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Scientists capture the secret quantum dance of atoms for the first time

Most of us find it difficult to grasp the quantum world: According to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, it's like observing a…

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This tiny spacecraft could race to a black hole and rewrite physics

It sounds like science fiction: a spacecraft, no heavier than a paperclip, propelled by a laser beam and hurtling through…

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The hidden ways light at night damages your brain, mood, and metabolism

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Innovators & Ideas interview published today, distinguished neuroscientist Dr. Randy J. Nelson shares insights from…

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Scientists crack the mystery of brain cell clumps, and make them vanish

Look inside a brain cell with Huntington's disease or ALS and you are likely to find RNA clumped together. These…

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Scientists discover amino acid switch that turns fat into a calorie-burning furnace

Consuming fewer calories is largely accepted as a way to improve health and lose weight, but a recently published study…

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Scientists reveal Alaska could get up to two minutes’ warning before the next big quake

For a wide variety of earthquake scenarios in Alaska, an earthquake early warning (EEW) system could provide at least 10…

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Scientists find brain cell switch that could reverse obesity’s effects

Researchers show astrocytes can be tuned to reverse some obesity-driven brain and metabolic changes, revealing untapped therapeutic potential. Credit: Shutterstock…

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