Astronomers at MIT and universities across Canada and the United States have detected a strange and persistent radio signal from a far-off galaxy that appears to be flashing with surprising regularity

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A common type of oral bacteria associated with periodontal disease has been linked to neuroinflammation and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The research, from an international team of scientis

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New findings published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs suggest that regular users of ayahuasca engage in certain positive health behaviors that result in physical and mental health benefits. Comp

New research provides evidence that who a person voted for in the 2020 presidential election in the United States is associated with self-reported mental health outcomes. The study found that those wh

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Vortex rings, similar to smoke rings, have been observed in pulsing light before. Now, scientists have figured out how to make them on purpose with lasers, mirrors and special lenses Whirling light c

Boys and girls want different things from their friendships, according to a study published in the Journal of Early Adolescence. The findings revealed that girls place more importance on intimacy and

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Some studies have suggested electronic cigarette, or EC, use may be a healthier alternative to cigarette smoking. A University of California, Riverside, study shows this is far from the case. The res

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Thermally regenerative ammonia batteries can produce electricity on demand from low-grade waste heat. A new process for creating these batteries improves their stability and aff

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A medical worker (R) puts a pulse oximeter on a woman's finger to check her oxygen level during a door-to-door survey for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amidst its spread in Ahmedabad, India June

Video game playing is a popular activity which provides a cognitively engaging, sensory rich environment that can lead to cognitive benefits in those who play frequently. How exactly they change our b

NIH study of pregnant women confirms link with chemicals that could put pregnancy at risk The image shows how a pregnant person may be exposed to phthalates by eating packaged foods and beverages or

James Bond’s legendary quartermaster Q provided the special agent with an endlessly array of tools and gadgets to help him accomplish his missions. Now, researchers from Japan have demonstrated equal

I eat my vegetables, but I am guilty of thinking you can have your cake and eat it too, so long as you exercise enough. So too, did Melody Ding, an associate professor from the Charles Perkins Centre

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People consistently underestimate how much others appreciate it when someone in their social circle unexpectedly reaches out to them, a new study has found. In fact, the more surprising the “reaching

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Fourth COVID-19 vaccine shots have provided a 72 percent reduction in death rates among the most vulnerable Israelis, according to new peer-reviewed research. The finding comes from a large Israeli s