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Saltmen - Part machine, part fungus - Sicker - Healthier - Transparent mice - Reduce Wrinkles...with fish - New gene, longevity? - Antibody protects against ALL COVID - Prostate cancer, nasty protein - 'Out-of-body' - social harmony? - RNA Therapy Boosts Memory and Alleviates Anxiety - Student Athlete Concussion? You'll be smarter - How pagers became public enemy #1 - The smartphones in school thingee - World’s Oldest Continually Operating Company - A very old 'Stonehenge' Underneath Lake Michigan - Ships - Woody and tinny words - Ding dong! Smart Lights Color Change tells you who's at the door - Burial Place For Nuclear Fuel Waste - Best password managers - Tesla's Full Self-Driving Features - Boring - Earthquakes, electricity, gold nuggets - 45-Million-Year-Old Ancient Walnuts in Arctic - New Species of Dragonfish in Antarctica - The secret of Pressured Deep Sea cells - Nonsense Fusion Predictions - Doubts about Much-Hyped Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection - “Unlearning” best slayer of “zombie leadership” - Water below Mars surface - Cosmic Airburst Sparked Global Cooling 12,800 Years Ago - NASA Deploys Solar Sail - Survive a nanosecond on the Sun? - Have We Misunderstood Galaxy Formation? - Brightest Explosion of All Time - Bosons: Information Races Faster Than the Particles themselves - Bees lose their sense of smell after heat waves - Rapid Escalation of Extreme Weather coming - Record-Breaking Heat Strikes Antarctica - Toxic Dust Looms As Utah’s Great Salt Lake Shrinks - Stuff about dinosaurs - Ultimate Robot Battle - The Strange DNA of the last mammoths - Polynesian Exchange: Polynesia and South America Meet
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Well-Preserved Ancient Mummies Dubbed ‘Saltmen’ Seen for First Time in New PhotosThe final poses of the "Saltmen," six naturally mummified corpses of Persian salt mine workers have been captured in striking new photos. Their remains,

According to Scientists, This Simple Dietary Change Can Improve Your Skin and ImmunityEating baby carrots three times a week was sufficient to observe benefits. A recent study discovered that consuming baby carrots as a snack three times a week noticeably enhanced the levels of skin carotenoids in young adults. These phytonutrient levels rose even further when the carrots were paire

Brighten Skin and Reduce Wrinkles: Scientists Discover Highly Effective, Bizarre New Skincare IngredientScientists found that molecules from fish gut bacteria can potentially enhance skin appearance by providing anti-wrinkle and skin-brightening benefits, suggesting a new frontier in cosmetic ingredients. Cosmetics and skincare products often contain some unusual ingredients. One example is snail m

Emerging RNA Therapy Shows Potential to Boost Memory and Alleviate AnxietyCognigenics has developed a new RNA-based therapy, COG-201, showing promise in improving memory and reducing anxiety in animals by targeting the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor. The therapy, administered intranasally, could revolutionize treatment for cognitive impairments and mood disorders. RNA-Base

The Hidden Protein Driver Behind Prostate Cancer RevealedResearchers discovered that the protein NSD2 alters the function of the androgen receptor, a key factor in normal prostate development, turning it into a driver of prostate cancer growth. This alteration leads to the rapid division of cells and suggests a new therapeutic target for prostate cance

'Out-of-body' research could lead to new ways to promote social harmonyOut-of-body experiences, such as near-death experiences, can have a 'transformative' effect on people's ability to experience empathy and connect with others, new research explains.

The World’s Oldest Continually Operating Company Has Been Around For Almost 1,500 YearsEstablished in 578 AD, Japan’s Kongo Gumi holds the distinction of being the oldest operating company in the world for nearly one and a half mil

Watch How Cruise Ships Get Chopped In Half And 'Jumboized'Due to the ever-growing demand for larger cruise ships, operators have turned to an innovative and cost-effective method known as “jumboization.

These New Smart Lights Change Color Based On Who Is At Your Front DoorA new series of smart exterior lights from Eufy, an Anker-owned firm that makes smart home products, will change color in response to who is approachi

The World’s First Final Burial Place For Nuclear Fuel Waste Is Getting ReadyFinland is the first country in the world to undertake the burial of nuclear fuel waste in a geological tomb, to securely store radioactive materials

Tesla Showcases Full Self-Driving Features In Latest Promotional VideoTesla has unveiled a new promotional video showing its latest supervised “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) technology, which is now being made ava

Frozen in Time: Scientists Discover 45-Million-Year-Old Ancient Walnuts on Remote Arctic IslandThe discovery of extinct walnuts in the Arctic suggests a warmer historical climate with dense forests, extending our knowledge of walnut evolution and geographic spread. Scientists have discovered three new species of extinct walnuts on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discove

Scientists Discover Peculiar New Species of Dragonfish in AntarcticaNewly identified Antarctic dragonfish, Akarotaxis gouldae, displays unique traits and faces threats from climate change and fishing, underscoring conservation challenges. Researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) have discovered a new species of Antarctic dra

Giant Gold Nuggets Are Born From Electricity During EarthquakesStumbling upon a giant gold nugget and retiring rich is a fantasy for many, but how do these large nuggets actually form? Recent experiments suggest t

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Shocking Discovery: Cosmic Airburst May Have Sparked Global Cooling 12,800 Years AgoNew evidence supports the hypothesis that a fragmented comet triggered a dramatic climate change 12,800 years ago, with findings across the U.S. indicating the occurrence of powerful "touchdown" airbursts without forming craters. Researchers are further strengthening the case for the Younger Drya

Boson Systems Shatter Quantum Speed Limits: Information Races Faster Than ParticlesInformation can travel faster than individual particles in systems made up of interacting bosons. Researchers at RIKEN have discovered that in certain quantum systems, information can propagate increasingly faster over time, challenging previous assumptions about universal speed limits such as th

Is Our Weather Turning Against Us? Scientists Predict Rapid Escalation of Extreme WeatherNew research reveals that without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, up to 70% of the global population will face drastic changes in extreme weather within the next two decades. The study highlights potential outcomes of extreme temperature shifts and altered rainfall patterns, e

Toxic Dust Crisis Looms As Utah’s Great Salt Lake Shrinks: New Study Raises AlarmsScientists in Utah have discovered that sediments from the increasingly exposed playa of the lake possess higher 'oxidative potential,' suggesting a heightened risk to human health. As Utah's Great Salt Lake continues to shrink, revealing more of its dry lakebed, worries are mounting about the dust

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Scientists build a robot that is part fungus, part machine | CNNHarnessing electrical signals made by a king oyster mushroom and its sensitivity to light, researchers engineered biohybrid robots that respond to the environment.

Scientists Use Wild Trick to Create Transparent Mice Where You Can See Their Internal Organs, Like a Clear 90s NintendoThe technique involves using a common food dye used in Doritos chips, which can be applied to mice skin to turn it transparent.

Newly Discovered Gene Could Be the Secret to LongevityA study reveals that the OSER1 protein significantly impacts longevity, suggesting new treatment possibilities for aging. A new study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that a specific gene plays a significant role in determining longevity, potentially opening the door to new treatments.

Newly Discovered Antibody Protects Against All COVID-19 VariantsA study led by The University of Texas at Austin has identified SC27, an antibody capable of neutralizing all known variants of the COVID-19 virus, opening prospects for universal vaccine development and improved treatments amid ongoing viral evolution. Researchers have identified an antibody cap

The first face transplant to include an eye shows no rejection a year laterA man who received a partial face transplant that included an eye can’t see out of the eye, but there is blood flow to it.

Surprising Study Finds Student Athlete Concussions Associated With Slightly Improved Cognitive PerformanceResearchers are suggesting that concussions from college sports may be less harmful than previously thought — and possibly beneficial.

Should Schools Ban Student Phones?More and more states are cracking down on students’ use of cellphones. Are these restrictions fair? Can they work?

Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student PhonesAs the new school year starts, a wave of new laws that aim to curb distracted learning is taking effect in Indiana, Louisiana and other states.

Cellphones in Schools: Addiction, Distraction, or Teaching Tool? (Opinion)A short history of the long debate over how to manage cellphone use in the classroom.

There's a Better Way: Pick One of the Best Password Managers to Secure Your DataThe internet can be a scary place, especially without a proper password manager. Here's a list of the best password managers you can get right now.

The World’s Largest Tunnel Digger Has Been Built With Ancient Swordsmith SkillChinese engineers at the China Railway Construction Heavy Industry Corporation (CRCHI) have used an ancient 2,500-year-old blacksmithing technique to

The Cellular Secret to Resisting the Pressure of the Deep Sea | Quanta MagazineCell membranes from comb jellies reveal a new kind of adaptation to the deep sea: curvy lipids that conform to an ideal shape under pressure.

“Unethical”: New Evidence Casts Doubt on a Much-Hyped Blood Test for Early Cancer DetectionThe deal obligates the NHS to purchase millions of tests in return for a state-of-the-art facility. However, experts argue the arrangement represents "a clear example of public risk for private gain." New findings reported by The BMJ raise questions about the reliability of a highly publicized bl

Why “unlearning” is your best slayer of “zombie leadership”It’s time to unlearn old leadership mindsets, cultures, and assumptions — and say goodbye to Industrial Age thinking.

NASA Deploys Sail Of Experimental Spacecraft Propelled Purely by LightNASA recently successfully deployed its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACSSS), marking a significant advancement in space exploration. This cut

Bumblebees lose most of their sense of smell after heat wavesA few hours in high temps reduced the ability of antennae to detect flower scents by 80 percent. That could impact the bees’ ability to find food.

Earth’s Last Frontier Burns: Record-Breaking Heat Strikes Antarctica in WinterA new study highlights the significant impacts of unprecedented heat waves in Antarctica, which are occurring even during winter months. These extreme temperatures, which are a result of climate change, not only melt glaciers and disrupt wildlife, particularly microorganisms, and invertebrates, but

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