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cancer: Any of over 100 different diseases, each characterized by rapid, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. The development and growth of cancer, also known as malignancy,…
Farm conditions can be stressful for pigsKSCHiLI/Shutterstock Farmed pigs appear to have less stress in their lives when they can smell the scent of lavender several…
acetate: (also called acetic acid) A short-chain fatty acid that is a common byproduct of fiber fermentation in the intestines. Acetate appears to play a role…
Comet Hale-Bopp was visible to the naked eye as it passed Earth in 1997. Phil Ball/Shutterstock enlightenment Sarah Perry (Jonathan Cape) Sarah Perry is the most…
Olga Majalkina/Getty Images Last week was the Jewish festival of Passover, when it was forbidden to eat leavened products. That means all leavening agents are off-limits,…
The potential effects of social media specifically on well-being and how they differ between different age groups are still unknown. Galina Zygalova/Getty Images Increased access to…
In the Florida Keys, a mysterious disease is causing fish to spin, prompting a frantic effort to identify the cause and save the endangered species. Scientists…
On March 8, 2024, Florida resident Alejandro Otero experienced a strange incident when a 0.7 kg metal object fell from the sky, crashing through his home,…
The aurora borealis lighting up night skies across the United States is shaping up to be a multi-day, free music festival for the eyes, likely returning…
Jupiter holds the title of being the fastest rotating planet in our solar system. Despite its immense size, a day on Jupiter only lasts 10 Earth…
If you’re not a lipid researcher or a health podcast enthusiast, you may not be familiar with apolipoprotein B-100. This protein, produced in the liver, plays…
Although it may seem that stress during pregnancy is harmful to the baby, recent research suggests that it affects boys and girls in different ways, possibly…
An ultra-weak Earth’s magnetic field between 591 million and 565 million years ago (the Ediacaran period) coincided with a significant increase in oxygen levels in the…
IE11 is not supported. For the best experience, please visit our site in a different browser. A baby stranded in Gaza is now thriving under the…
People across the UK and US may catch a glimpse of a special light show tonightMark Hilton/iStockphoto/Getty Images The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are expected…
Smoke rings resemble vortices produced by laser lightYevhen Rychko / Alamy Stock Photo Twisting short pulses from a laser to form a series of donut-shaped vortices…
Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, harbors an ocean of low-density water or ammonia inside, according to an analysis of archival data from NASA’s Cassini mission. A representation…
Dyson sphere can capture energy from stars dot zebra/alamy Two surveys of millions of stars in our galaxy have revealed mysterious spikes in infrared heat from…
Thinking about starting a family in the future? You may have considered freezing your eggs, as many women are looking to preserve their fertility as they…
A severe solar storm is expected to bring about an increase in the number of aurora borealis on Friday, with forecasts predicting the aurora may even…
Light reflecting off the rounded rim creates a mathematically significant shape in this coffee cupsarah hart The following is an excerpt from the Lost in Space-Time…
If girls don’t have the products they need, they can have overlapping periods, miss school, and perform poorly on exams. Caiaimage/Chris Ryan/iStockphoto/Getty Images A British study…
Excited to witness the Northern Lights? You’re in luck! The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across parts of the UK and US tonight. For…
Earthworm lizards have pink or brown scaly skin, black beady eyes, and sometimes shy smiles. But behind that smile are sharp teeth, a strong jaw, and…
Surprising differences that may be found on other planets highlight fundamental difficulties in defining life Richard Bisley/Science Photo Library alien earth Lisa Kaltenegger (Allen Lane (UK)…
As animal lovers, we all know how funny pets can be, whether they mean to or not. Check out the comedy pet photo competition created by…
Running is generally associated with improved healthIan Forsyth/Getty Images Although it has been suggested that excessive exercise can damage our health, researchers have found that people…
Working from home has become the norm for many office workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this setup has its advantages, one common issue is…
The early May skies have been spectacular so far as the Eta Aquari meteor shower, the signature of the famous Halley’s Comet, has pierced our atmosphere.…
Paleontologists have reported fossils of a new genus and species of pseudoscorpion from the Eocene Cambay amber of western India. Geogaranya variensis. Image credit: Agnihotri other,…
Largest 3D map slice of the universe ever Lea Raman/DESI collaboration There are hints that the universe may be behaving in unexpected ways, and astrophysicists are…
Thanks to a new visualization created on a NASA supercomputer, we can now dive into the event horizon, the point of no return for a black…
Shutterstock/MaxZolotukh It’s that time of year, at least in the northern hemisphere, when people start planning their summer vacations. I am in the market myself and…
When people trade stocks, they don’t necessarily learn from experience Bill Ross/Getty Images Learning from past mistakes may never make you the best decision maker. This…
Spiral galaxy in Ursa Major NASA, ESA, A. Reese (STScI/JHU) The following is an excerpt from the monthly Launchpad newsletter, where resident space expert Leah Crane…
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain technology startup, made an announcement on Wednesday regarding a setback that occurred weeks after the first human brain implant was inserted into…
make a nest in the mouth Large museums are full of hidden and interesting items. The photo above shows one of his. A bird’s nest is…
The concept of the Anthropocene was originated by chemist and Nobel Prize winner Paul Crutzen at a scientific conference in Mexico in 2000. “We are no…
Eastern Herman tortoise prepares to leave eggs for the worldEdwin Giesbarth/naturepl.com infinite lifeJules Howard (Elliott & Thompson) What do you think of when you think of…
Shutterstock/peterschreiber.media Even if you’re not familiar with the details, you’re probably familiar with the term “permanent chemicals.” These are a class of about 16,000 man-made compounds…
