Science

This 10-minute ozone hack keeps mangoes fresh for 28 days

In good news for mango lovers, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has identified a way to extend the…

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These dogs are trained to sniff out an invasive insect—and they’re shockingly good at it

Imagine if your dog's favorite game -- sniffing out treats or toys -- could help protect America's vineyards, orchards, and…

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Corals in crisis: A hidden chemical shift is reshaping Hawaiian reefs

Across the globe, oceans are acidifying as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, threatening coral reefs and many other…

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Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms—with 98% accuracy

People with Parkinson's disease (PD) have an odour that can be reliably detected from skin swabs by trained dogs, a…

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Two monster black holes just collided — it’s so massive, it shouldn’t exist

The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration has detected the merger of the most massive black holes ever observed with gravitational waves, using…

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Semaglutide melts fat—but may quietly strip away your strength

Women and older adults taking the anti-obesity drug semaglutide may be at higher risk for muscle loss, but higher protein…

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Fasting twice a week could be a game-changer for type 2 diabetes

Intermittent energy restriction, time-restricted eating and continuous energy restriction can all improve blood sugar levels and body weight in people…

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Sweet but risky: Common sweeteners may be accelerating puberty in kids

Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among…

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One shot, seven days: Long-acting levodopa gel tackles Parkinson’s tremors

A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson's disease, potentially…

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2.35-billion-year-old Moon rock found in Africa rewrites lunar history

A 2.35-billion-year-old meteorite with a unique chemical signature, found in Africa in 2023, plugs a major gap in our understanding…

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