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Study reveals right whales live 130 years — or more

New research published in Science Advances reveals that right whales can survive for more than 130 years -- almost twice…

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Can the heart heal itself? New study says it can

A research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine -- Tucson's Sarver Heart Center…

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Brain inflammation alters behavior according to sex, mouse study finds

Inflammation in the hippocampus -- the brain's memory centre -- significantly alters motivation and behaviour in mice, including food-seeking behaviour,…

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New Study Challenges Planet Formation Models with PDS 70b’s Chemical Mystery

New research on PDS 70b, a forming exoplanet located approximately 400 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus, suggests that prevailing…

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New Study Finds Axons May Resemble ‘Strings of Beads’ Instead of Smooth Lines

Recent research has called into question the traditional understanding of axons, the message-sending fibres of neurons, suggesting that these structures…

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Cosmic Rays Could Erase Signs of Life on Mars, Study Reveals

A study published in Astrobiology on November 13 has revealed the challenges posed by cosmic radiation in preserving potential traces…

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Dogs Demonstrate Intentional Communication Using Soundboards, Study Finds

A study conducted by the Comparative Cognition Lab at the University of California, San Diego, has shed light on dogs'…

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Study Finds Venus Likely Never Had Oceans, Challenging Past Theories

A recent study published in Nature Astronomy has concluded that Venus likely never had oceans or conditions conducive to life.…

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Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds

A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the…

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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis

An experiment conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia has revealed the limited potential of mealworms in addressing…

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