Science

These mysterious stars could glow forever using dark matter

A new kind of cosmic object could help solve one of the universe's greatest mysteries: dark matter. Particle Astrophysicists have…

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Princeton study maps 200,000 years of Human–Neanderthal interbreeding

When the first Neanderthal bones were uncovered in 1856, they sparked a flood of questions about these mysterious ancient humans.…

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Scientists just found 200+ hidden proteins that may drive Alzheimer’s

For decades, the story of Alzheimer's research has been dominated by a battle between A-beta and tau amyloids, both of…

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Florida cat sniffs out another new virus—and scientists are listening

Pepper, the pet cat who made headlines last year for his role in the discovery of the first jeilongvirus found…

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Brighter, bolder, hotter: Why female guppies can’t resist orange

It turns out color isn't just fashionable for guppies: According to a new UBC study, the more orange a male,…

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How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD

Pain isn't just a physical sensation -- it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a…

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In seconds, AI builds proteins to battle cancer and antibiotic resistance

In the last year, there has been a surge in proteins developed by AI that will eventually be used in…

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This magnetic breakthrough could make AI 10x more efficient

The rapid rise in AI applications has placed increasingly heavy demands on our energy infrastructure. All the more reason to…

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Lemurs age without inflammation—and it could change human health forever

What can lemurs tell us about inflammation and aging, aka "inflammaging" in humans? That's the question Elaine Guevara, a biological…

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Bigger crops, fewer nutrients: The hidden cost of climate change

New preliminary research suggests that a combination of higher atmospheric CO2 and hotter temperatures contribute to a reduction in nutritional…

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