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In an article on ScienceDaily.com, researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University's Wyss Institute have developed tiny biological robots, Anthrobots, from human tracheal cells. These Anthrobots, ranging in size from a human hair's width to the point of a sharpened pencil, can self-assemble…

The study, written about on ScienceDaily.com, involving 22 pairs of identical twins, conducted by Stanford Medicine researchers revealed that adopting a vegan diet can notably enhance cardiovascular health within eight weeks. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research uniquely controlled genetic…

An article on ScienceDaily.com covers how UCLA psychologists conducted a study published in Nature Communications revealing that fluctuating emotions triggered by music help create distinct and long-lasting memories. The research found that emotional changes induced by music formed boundaries…

In an article on ScienceDaily.com, a study, led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), links the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with a higher risk of developing upper aerodigestive tract cancers. Analyzing data from…

The lack of water in Gaza has resulted in the spread of illnesses and diseases and increased difficulty in accessing healthcare for the people who live there. Healthcare facilities and sanitation systems cannot function properly without clean water, and children are dying due to drinking unsafe…

While certain methods have been identified as ways to slow down the spread of and reduce the belief in misinformation, it continues to cause problems. Misinformation reduces trust in doctors and science and, in the case of the COVID-19 virus, it causes people to not wear masks or get vaccinated,…

An article on ScienceNews.com, written by Saima S. Iqbal, highlights a genetic variation prevalent in some Africans that compromises the effectiveness of tamoxifen, a breast cancer drug. This variant produces a slower enzyme, causing a significant reduction in active drug levels in individuals…

An article on ScienceNews.com, written by Laura Sanders, presents findings from a study that delved into the impact of brain connectivity on teenagers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. It followed a group of teenagers before and during the pandemic, using brain scans and surveys to…

An article found on ScienceDaily.com delves into the escalating frequency and intensity of weather extremes, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall, across the United States due to climate change. Researchers from the University of Delaware and the University of Wyoming conducted a study examining…

According to an article on ScienceDaily.com, Greenland's peripheral glaciers, distinct from the central ice sheet, are undergoing a significant and unprecedented retreat, according to a collaborative study by Northwestern University and the University of Copenhagen. By combining satellite images…

Both Texas and Florida have made it more difficult for people to have access to information about COVID-19 vaccines and how to get them. The politicization of the vaccine and the misinformation spread about it has made the pandemic even harder to control and suppress.  To read the full article…

Ketamine prescriptions have increased over the past couple years, but it has not been backed by significant research on its benefits or its side effects. Despite warnings from the FDA about the dangers of ketamine, it is still being prescribed and used due to its effects on pain. Click here to read…

According to an article on Discovery.com, Colossal Biosciences is working on the de-extinction of the Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), a marsupial species extinct since 1936 due to human hunting. The project aims to restore the thylacine by using genetic engineering techniques, specifically by editing…

An article, written by Robin Fearon on Discovery.com, discusses the transformation of the abandoned Tegel airport in Berlin, Germany, into a green living neighborhood. This ambitious project aims to create an eco-friendly community on the 580-acre site, offering over 5,000 homes for more than…