Scientists

Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease

Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also…

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Scientists want to quarantine alien life on the Moon before it reaches Earth

A new policy paper argues that a future NASA base on the moon should include a specialized biocontainment facility designed…

5 days ago

Scientists solve a 30-year rye pollen mystery that could transform cancer research

Nearly 30 years ago, researchers discovered two unusual molecules in rye pollen that appeared to slow tumor growth in animal…

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Quantum mechanics once baffled scientists. Now it’s changing the world

For much of the early 20th century, quantum mechanics was one of the most puzzling ideas in science. The theory…

7 days ago

Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

A good night's sleep does far more than leave you feeling refreshed. It also triggers the release of growth hormone,…

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Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells

Modern weight loss medications have transformed obesity treatment, helping many people lose significant amounts of weight. But these drugs often…

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Scientists stunned as bumble bees solve a classic intelligence test

Bumble bees have demonstrated an impressive ability that scientists once believed was limited to humans and other animals with much…

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Scientists make quantum time flow backward in stunning physics breakthrough

Scientists have developed a new way to control quantum systems that can make their behavior appear more consistent with time…

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Why scientists fear we’re missing evidence of extraterrestrial life

That question is at the center of a new paper published in Nature Astronomy, where researchers examine the often-overlooked problem…

2 weeks ago

Scientists say creatine may help fight depression

Creatine is one of the world's most popular sports supplements, widely used to improve strength and muscle performance. Now, researchers…

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