A new force of nature is reshaping the planet, study finds
Human societies have not just adapted to the natural world. They have steadily learned how to transform it. Drawing on...
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Scientists remove “zombie” cells and reverse liver damage in mice
UCLA scientists have uncovered a harmful group of immune cells that quietly builds up in aging tissues and in the...
Africa’s forests have flipped from carbon sink to carbon source
New research has delivered a stark warning about a major change in Africa's forests. Once a crucial part of the...
Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong
Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, especially as aging populations continue to grow. The...
Scientists say 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
Researchers at the University of California San Diego report that a weeklong program combining meditation and other mind-body techniques can...
Binge drinking just once a month may triple your risk of liver scarring
LOS ANGELES — People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause...
Scientists found a baby dinosaur hidden in rock and it is surprisingly cute
In South Korea, a playful green cartoon dinosaur named Dooly, known for the two small tufts of hair on his...
This hidden state of water could explain why life exists
Researchers at Stockholm University have used advanced x-ray lasers to uncover a long-suspected feature of water: a critical point that...
This cow uses tools like a primate—and scientists are stunned
In 1982, cartoonist Gary Larson introduced a famous Far Side comic called Cow Tools. The illustration showed a cow proudly...
Scientists discover Alzheimer’s hidden “death switch” in the brain
A team led by neurobiologist Prof. Dr. Hilmar Bading at Heidelberg University has identified a key molecular process that drives...
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