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October 20, 2025
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These Shape-Shifting Flowers Could One Day ...

Imagine a field of microscopic flowers that can fold, unfurl, and even kick off a chemical reaction without a gardener in sight. Researchers at the University of North Carolina have at Chapel Hill built just such shape-shifting “soft robots,” and the most interesting part isn’t what they are, but what they might be able to do.

September 16, 2025
Health Mind & Brain
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Are Soft Foods Quietly Compromising Your Brain ...

You might not now this but the simple act of chewing has a big impact on your brain health. In this article, we explore why texture and oral care matter so much.

August 26, 2025
Space & Exploration
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Remarkable Find: Second-Ever Planet Forming ...

Astronomers have directly observed a planet in the act of forming around a youthful analogue of the Sun, offering a rare look at how giant worlds assemble.

August 7, 2025
Space & Exploration
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Could we actually reach a black hole with a ...

It may sound like the plot of a sci-fi film reaching a black hole with a spacecraft, but it turns out that the idea may not be that outlandish.

July 24, 2025
Space & Exploration
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Building Blocks of Life Discovered in ...

Astronomers have detected complex organic molecules in a disc of gas and dust surrounding a young star. - This discovery raises a fascinating possibility: the building blocks of life might have formed in space long before planets like Earth even existed.

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August 9, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Salt substitutes shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and death

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August 9, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Research published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Heart has determined that salt substitutes lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (such as strokes and heart attacks) worldwide.

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July 29, 2022
Space & Exploration

Is Earth getting smaller?

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July 29, 2022
Space & Exploration

In this article, we explain how Earth acquires and loses mass.

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July 28, 2022
Technology

Scientists created a patch that can see inside your body

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July 28, 2022
Technology
Scientists created a patch that can see inside your body

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed a noninvasive patch that can generate excellent, real-time images of organs for a period of two days.

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July 26, 2022
Environment & Biology

Scientists discovered that microbes can rid lakes of plastic contamination

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July 26, 2022
Environment & Biology

Researchers found that some naturally existing lake bacteria grow quicker and more effectively on the leftovers of plastic bags than on organic material like leaves and twigs, according to a study of 29 Scandinavian lakes.

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July 14, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Putting extra salt on your meals is linked to dying prematurely

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July 14, 2022
Health Mind & Brain
Putting extra salt on your meals is linked to dying prematurely

According to a study of over half a million individuals, those who add extra salt to their food at the dinner table have a greater chance of dying prematurely.

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July 14, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Is even moderate drinking harmful?

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July 14, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

A growing body of research links moderate drinking to cognitive decline.

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July 13, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Lifestyle could be more significant than age when it comes to risk of dementia

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July 13, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

People who are not exposed to (commonly reversible) risk factors like diabetes or smoking show comparable brain health to individuals aged ten to twenty years younger.

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June 30, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Some viruses can 'sneakily' make you more attractive to mosquitoes by altering your scent

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June 30, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

A group of researchers has found that the Dengue and Zika viruses can manipulate their hosts to entice mosquitoes, improving their chance to spread.

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June 28, 2022
Space & Exploration

Scientists discovered that water can exist for billions of years on planets that barely resemble Earth

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June 28, 2022
Space & Exploration

Our ideas about water on planets may have been a tad too Earth-centric. Swiss researchers have recently determined that liquid water can exist for billions of years on exotic planets that we would previously have ignored.

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June 27, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Scientists devised a way to determine your risk of developing dementia using a simple scan

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June 27, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Australian and US scientists have now devised a simple and fast method to determine your risk of developing dementia.

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June 25, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Does stress make your hair turn grey?

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June 25, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

Many questions are floating around regarding stress: Does stress make you age quicker? Can it cause an early death? Can it make your hair turn grey? - This article explains what stress is and what happens when you experience too much of it.

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June 18, 2022
Space & Exploration

Interstellar travel without a spaceship is possible - Here's how:

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June 18, 2022
Space & Exploration
Interstellar travel without a spaceship is possible - Here's how:

Research published in the International Journal of Astrobiology proposes a fascinating theory where advanced extraterrestrial civilizations can travel among the stars without the need for an interstellar spaceship.

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June 16, 2022
Technology

Exciting new solar cell tech lasts 10 years longer than industry standards and costs less energy to produce

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June 16, 2022
Technology
Exciting new solar cell tech lasts 10 years longer than industry standards and costs less energy to produce

Princeton University scientists managed to create a perovskite solar cell with a genuinely competitive lifespan compared to conventional solar technology.

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June 16, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

How climbing four flights of stairs can help in assessing your heart health

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June 16, 2022
Health Mind & Brain

According to recent research, an easy and straightforward basic heart health test is more accessible than you would think; all you need is a few flights of stairs!

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June 15, 2022
Environment & Biology

What is the biggest plant in the world?

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June 15, 2022
Environment & Biology

Scientists discovered an ancient 4500-year-old plant covering an area of 200 square kilometers, making it the largest plant in the world.

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May 31, 2022
Environment & Biology

Glaciers in Greenland are starting to produce more noise

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May 31, 2022
Environment & Biology

Using 18 years of infrasound measurements in Greenland, researchers discovered that glaciers have started to produce more noise in recent years

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May 25, 2022
Technology

How our brain is obstructing the advancement of electric cars

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May 25, 2022
Technology

Scientists at the University of Geneva uncovered a persistent bias that stands in our way when it comes to transitioning to EVs.

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May 25, 2022
Technology

Engineers created the smallest remote-controlled walking robot ever

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May 25, 2022
Technology

This incredible tiny robotic crab (smaller than a flea) is capable of bending, twisting, turning, walking, and jumping while being controlled remotely.

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May 25, 2022
Space & Exploration

How could the Big Bang arise from nothing?

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May 25, 2022
Space & Exploration

In this article, professor Alastair Wilson shares his understanding of the matter and takes you on a fascinating journey. Please enjoy!

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May 23, 2022
Environment & Biology

Poaching forced African elephants to evolve at a lightning fast pace

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May 23, 2022
Environment & Biology

Researchers studied the impact of ivory poaching on these magnificent animals and uncovered some interesting findings.

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