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SCIENCE
Discover how advanced scientific analysis uncovers unexpected insights from complex data, driving breakthroughs in health, technology, and environmental science.
EARTH
New research on Hawaiian lavas reveals distinct ruthenium and tungsten isotope signatures, providing strong evidence that Earth's molten core is leaking material into mantle plumes.
BIOLOGY
Scientists reveal Megalodon was warm-blooded, a trait fueling its immense size but also contributing to its extinction due to high metabolic costs in a changing ancient ocean.
PHYSICS
New research suggests that singularities, points where spacetime breaks down in black holes and the Big Bang, may be real physical phenomena, challenging physicists to develop a new theory of quantum gravity.
EARTH
Scientists discover widespread ocean darkening from 2003-2022, shrinking the vital photic zone and threatening marine ecosystems and global cycles.
HEALTH
A new study reveals AI like GPT-4 surpasses doctors in empathy, knowledge, and helpfulness when answering health questions, hinting at a future of AI-assisted healthcare.
SPACE
A new JWST study casts doubt on previous claims of a life-indicating gas (DMS) in exoplanet K2-18b's atmosphere, highlighting the rigor of scientific verification in the search for alien life.
WEIGHT LOSS
Scientists discover that restricting the amino acid cysteine triggers a remarkable 30% weight loss in one week in mice, unveiling new metabolic pathways.
HEALTH
Scientists are uncovering "secret genes" that make some people naturally resistant to cancer, offering hope for new prevention and treatment strategies.
SPACE
Scientists using JWST discovered that tiny dwarf galaxies in the early Universe were surprisingly powerful, producing four times more ionizing photons than expected, likely driving cosmic reionization.
HEALTH
An 8-year Brazilian study reveals a significant link between hearing loss and accelerated cognitive decline, highlighting hearing health as a key modifiable risk factor.
HEALTH
New research reveals a strong link between slumped posture and depression, suggesting our body language can reflect and even influence our mental state.
HEALTH
Revolutionary AI can predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear by analyzing subtle changes in nightly breathing patterns, offering hope for early intervention.
HEALTH
New research reveals a two-way street between narcissism and social media addiction, where personality traits can predict addictive use, and SNS addiction can amplify narcissistic tendencies.
HEALTH
Scientists discover a genetic link to Long COVID, finding that variants in the FOXP4 gene, crucial for lung function, increase the risk of developing persistent symptoms after COVID-19 infection.
SCIENCE
Stunning 140,000-year-old Homo erectus bones dredged from Indonesia's seafloor reveal a lost world and a previously unknown human population, hinting at ancient hunting strategies and potential cultural exchange.
EARTH
Scientists warn the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming goal is insufficient to prevent major ice sheet melt and sea-level rise, suggesting a safer limit near +1°C.
EARTH
Scientists discover penguin poop is a major source of ammonia in Antarctica, driving cloud formation and reshaping our understanding of the continent's climate.
HEALTH
Discover how dedicating even a few minutes of your day to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can significantly boost cognitive functions like processing speed and working memory in older adults, transforming your aging brain.
WEIGHT LOSS
A new pill, SYNT-101, shows promise in mimicking gastric bypass surgery for weight loss without surgery, preserving muscle and controlling hunger in early human trials.