The effects of physical activity don’t stop when the movement does. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Virginia Tech researchers, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Aberdeen and…
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Physical activity raises daily calorie burn without conserving energy used elsewhere, study finds
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Mysterious Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Now Growing Rapidly
A major dip in the Earth’s magnetic field over the South Atlantic has been puzzling scientists for over a century.
Perhaps most strangely, the weak spot — dubbed the South Atlantic Anomaly — has grown rapidly over the last eleven years….
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Belgian startup Nxgsat raises early funds for virtual 5G satellite modem
TAMPA, Fla. — A Belgian startup led by satellite networking veterans announced 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) in seed funding Oct. 21 to develop a virtual 5G modem, designed for multi-orbit compatibility across traditionally closed…
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Molecular evidence connects higher childhood cognitive function to longer lifespan
Researchers led by Dr. W. David Hill at the University of Edinburgh have identified a significant genetic correlation between childhood cognitive function and longevity, providing the first molecular genetic evidence that…
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Study suggests earlier start of hormone therapy optimizes long-term health outcomes
Menopause may take a toll on women physically and emotionally due to declining estrogen levels. For some, the use of hormone therapy has proven valuable in managing bothersome menopause symptoms. A new study suggests that when a…
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Massive Hole Discovered in the Indian Ocean Stuns Scientists
Deep within the Indian Ocean lies an extraordinary feature that has puzzled scientists for over seven decades—the Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL). This vast “gravity hole,” the largest of its kind on Earth, reaches depths of 330 feet below…
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Global study warns of surging rates of obesity-related cancers
Groundbreaking new research is warning of a worldwide increase in the incidence of
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Largest trial of adjuvant pembrolizumab in Merkel cell carcinoma reports key benefit
A new cancer clinical trial by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) shows that a drug that utilizes the body’s immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells appeared to reduce the risk of distant metastases for an…
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From Civics to spaceflight, Honda’s rocket landed with pinpoint accuracy on its first try
Watch out, SpaceX; Honda’s rocket just joined the space race, and the company best known for making Civics absolutely stuck the landing.
In a test that feels more sci-fi than sedan, Japan’s second-largest carmaker successfully…
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Rare dugong calf sighting in Alor spotlights seagrass & marine mammal conservation
A rare sighting of a baby dugong off Alor in East Nusa Tenggara has sparked renewed attention to the importance of protecting Indonesia’s seagrass ecosystems and marine wildlife. A short video was released Oct. 10 by the environmental…
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