The Big Bang is widely considered to have obliterated any trace of what came before. Now, astrophysicists think that their new theoretical interpretation of an imprint from the earliest stages of the universe may also shed light on what came before.
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There are many ways to die, but amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease must be one of the worst. By the time a patient notices muscle weakness, the neurons that control the muscles have already begun dying, in an untreatable process that brings death within two to five years.
Scientists have designed a pilot-scale device that will capture significantly more of the energy in ocean waves than existing systems, and have used it to power an electricity-generating turbine.
Rather than testing for individual marker genes or proteins, researchers have evidence that groups, or networks, of interactive genes may be more reliable in determining the likelihood that a form of leukemia is fast-moving or slow-growing.
Scientists in Oregon and Washington State are reporting the development and successful testing of a new method for determining the extent of illicit drug use in entire communities from water flushed down toilets that enters municipal wastewater treatment plants.
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Indulging in just one small chocolate truffle can induce cravings for more sugary and fatty foods — and even awaken a desire for high-end status products, according to a new study.
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A new report provides insights on the potential for abrupt climate change and the effects it could have on the United States, identifying key concerns that include faster-than-expected loss of sea ice, rising sea levels and a possibly permanent state of drought in the American West.
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A pediatric neuroscientist has shown that genetically disrupting a specific gene in a fruit fly’s brain will wipe out its long-term memory. The researcher has also found a class of drugs that helps fruit flies with this disrupted gene to regain their memories. The news is significant for humans, because the gene, Fragile X Mental [...]
Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals’, that can trigger cancer cell death. New research sheds more light on the suspected association between olive oil-rich Mediterranean diets and reductions in breast cancer risk.
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Scientists have discovered where they believe would be the best place to find ice on the moon.
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