The SCAN network, which links movement and thinking, appears to be a key brain area affected in Parkinson’s disease.
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This complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson’s stranger symptoms : NPR
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In a world built for sitting, here’s how to stay active — even when stuck inside : NPR
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A monolayer carbon coat could push hard drives past their density limit
A monolayer amorphous carbon film just 0.8 nm thick, grown directly on commercial hard disk media at 300 C, delivers corrosion protection equivalent to the industry-standard 2.5 nm diamond-like carbon overcoat. Unlike conventional coatings, it…
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Community complaints in limbo as Socfin cuts ties with Earthworm Foundation
When agribusiness giant Socfin found itself embroiled in allegations of human rights and environmental violations at its plantations in Africa and Southeast Asia in 2017, it called on the Switzerland-based sustainability consultant Earthworm…
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3D-printed robot built in 24 hours folds laundry with articulated arms
A robotics maker has showcased a functional laundry-folding robot prototype made in under 24 hours.
Built for a client focused on results rather than polish by Nick Maselli, the robot—named Sourccey—features a cylindrical, mobile body…
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A 307 Million-Year-Old Skull Reveals a Surprising Shift in Early Diets
A 307-million-year-old fossil reveals that some of Earth’s earliest land animals were already experimenting with a plant-based diet. Life first emerged in Earth’s oceans. Around 475 million years ago, plants began spreading from water onto…
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Rules of mysterious ancient Roman board game decoded by AI
February 10, 2026
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Rules of mysterious ancient Roman board game decoded by AI
A Roman stone board game has been unplayable since its discovery more than a century ago, but AI might have just worked out the rules
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Newly Discovered Fossil Among The Earliest Land Creatures to Enjoy a Salad : ScienceAlert
Meet Tyrannoroter heberti, a newly described species that was one of the largest, most feared land animals of its time – at least, if you were a fern. Hailing from 307 million years ago, this strange tetrapod was among the earliest known…
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This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease
A recent study suggests that older Americans who do not get enough lycopene in their diets face a much higher risk of developing severe periodontitis. The analysis focused on U.S. adults ages 65 to 79 and found that risk levels varied by both…
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The quest to make weather warnings universal
People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts and international money are changing that, and saving lives.
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