Lunar blasting turns up long-sought ice [Read more]
Researchers discover treasure trove of bizarre deep-sea creatures that feast on whale bones [Read more]
Punch holes in an almost-transparent film of gold, and light can’t get through [Read more]
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Although better for the environment, natural fertilizers are mixed at keeping bugs away [Read more]
A new study has found that the hormone oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone,” which affects behaviors such as trust, empathy and generosity, also affects opposite behaviors, such as jealousy and gloating.
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Taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10 percent, according to new research.
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In an advance that could help ease health and environmental concerns about the emerging nanotechnology industry, scientists are reporting development of technology for changing the behavior of nanoparticles in municipal sewage treatment plants — their main gateway into the environment.
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Scientists Solve Structure Of NMDA Receptor Unit That Could Be Drug Target For Neurological Diseases
Scientists report success in solving the molecular structure of a key portion of a cellular receptor implicated in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other serious illnesses.
A new study has found that young people feel differently about two types of parental control, generally viewing a type of control that’s thought to be better for their development more positively. In the study, researchers asked 67 American children to respond to hypothetical scenarios involving both kinds of control. Their results show that youths [...]
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Scientists have made a breakthrough that could change the world’s thinking on what light is capable of. The researchers have discovered that light within optical fibers can be squeezed into much tighter spaces than was previously believed possible.
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