Science

Teen bats are spawning new viruses—here’s why scientists are paying close attention

New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats.…

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Goodbye plastic? Scientists create new supermaterial that outperforms metals and glass

Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have developed an innovative, scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose into high-strength,…

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AI uncovers 86,000 hidden earthquakes beneath Yellowstone’s surface

Yellowstone, a popular tourist destination and namesake of an equally popular TV show, was the first-ever national park in the…

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New Duke study finds obesity rises with caloric intake, not couch time

A newly released study from Duke University's Pontzer Lab, housed in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology in Trinity College of…

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Mysterious object found dancing with Neptune

A team of astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian has discovered a rare object far…

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A strange fossil at the edge of the solar system just shook up Planet Nine theories

Subaru Telescope has made an exciting discovery: a small body beyond Pluto, with implications for the formation, evolution, and current…

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Lasers just unlocked a hidden side of gold, copper, and aluminum

A team of scientists has developed a powerful new way to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals like copper,…

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Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University…

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Do dogs know who’s kind? Scientists put it to the test—and got a surprise

Kyoto, Japan -- Many people tend to trust dogs' instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will…

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CRISPR uncovers gene that supercharges vitamin D—and stops tumors in their tracks

Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the hormone calcitriol, indispensable for health: it…

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