There could be a ninth planet in our Solar System after all — and no, it’s not Pluto. Instead, it’s the theoretical Planet X, also called Planet Nine, a wide-orbit planet that would circle the Sun from far beyond Neptune, and far beyond…
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10 States Could See Aurora Borealis Wednesday Night
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More states across the northern U.S. could have an opportunity to see the northern lights Wednesday, after earlier geomagnetic storms pulled the phenomenon farther south, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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43,000-year-old human fingerprint is world’s oldest — and made by a Neanderthal
A red dot on a face-shaped rock in Spain may be setting records in more ways than one. At roughly 43,000 years old, the dot may be the oldest human fingerprint on record and also one of the earliest symbolic objects ever found in Europe.
The…
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Atlas robot gets superhuman 3D vision in major Boston Dynamics upgrade
Boston Dynamics has unveiled a major leap in robotics with a new perception system for Atlas, its humanoid robot.
The upgrade gives Atlas the ability to understand its environment with precision, enabling it to perform complex tasks in…
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This Common Oral Bacterium Can Invade Your Heart
Gum disease bacteria can reach the heart, causing damage that raises AFib risk. Good oral hygiene may help protect heart health. Tempted to skip flossing? It might not be worth the risk. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) has found that…
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Kinetic coupling — breakthrough in understanding biochemical networks
A new concept of kinetic modules in biochemical networks could revolutionize the understanding of how these networks function. Scientists from the University of Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Golm succeeded…
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Study deepens understanding of cell migration, important for potential medical advances
Imagine cells navigating through a complex maze, guided by chemical signals and the physical landscape of their environment. A team of researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has contributed an important discovery about…
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Too much of a good thing: Consequences of overplanting Bt corn in the US
A new study from Michigan State University shows that planting too much genetically modified corn designed to fight off a tough insect — the corn rootworm — especially in the eastern U.S. Corn Belt states may be causing more harm than good.
Bt…
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Diagnosing Parkinson’s using a blood-based genetic signature
Parkinson’s disease is best known for its effects on the central nervous system. In addition, recent scientific advances generally emphasize the role of the immune system in the presence and development of the disease.
In a study published today…
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IBD on the rise: International research highlights spread in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, has long been considered a modern condition of the industrialized West, with cases steadily increasing in North America and Europe throughout the 20th century. New…
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