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Bacteria that cause gum disease may do more than damage your teeth. New preliminary research suggests they could also contribute…
Running a facility deep beneath Earth's surface requires constant control of two essential elements: air and water. Workers in underground…
A remarkable fossil discovery inside a cave near Waitomo on New Zealand's North Island is giving scientists an unprecedented look…
For generations, scientists have viewed the inability to regrow lost body parts as one of the fundamental limitations of humans…
A smile. A frown. The facial expressions that capture a child's attention may reveal important clues about their mental health.…
As people grow older, their cells gradually become less efficient at producing energy and responding to changing demands. Scientists have…
Is there a massive undiscovered planet on the outer reaches of the Solar System? The idea has been around since…
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have used simulations to show that a small, newly developed X-ray telescope could help create…
Researchers have identified a massive hidden geological feature beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, revealing a previously unrecognized connection between…