A preclinical study from scientists at Scripps Research finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity-two issues that commonly co-occur with…
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NASA Wins Six Webby Awards, Six Webby People’s Voice Awards
NASA was recognized today by the 29th Annual Webby Awards with six Webby Awards and six Webby People’s Voice Awards, the latter of which are awarded by the voting public. The Webbys honors excellence in eight major media types: websites and…
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Solves Ancient Mystery on Mars
Over the past 13 years, the four-wheeled Curiosity rover has traveled approximately 21 miles (34 kilometers) across the Martian surface to gather clues about the possibility of ancient life on the Red…
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Obesity alters the rhythm of liver’s starvation response
Researchers led by Keigo Morita and Shinya Kuroda of the University of Tokyo have revealed a temporal disruption in the metabolism of obese mice when adapting to starvation despite no significant structural disruptions in the…
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AGA announces $2.4 million in research funding for 74 recipients
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is proud to announce the selection of 74 recipients to receive $2.4 million in research funding through the annual AGA Research Foundation Awards Program. AGA also announces today…
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Astronomers Discover Disintegrating Exoplanet with Prominent Comet-Like Tails
Using data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers at MIT have discovered a rocky exoplanet orbiting the bright K-dwarf star BD+05 4868A and observed variable transit depths that are characteristic of comet-like…
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3D modeling you can feel | MIT News
Essential for many industries ranging from Hollywood computer-generated imagery to product design, 3D modeling tools often use text or image prompts to dictate different aspects of visual appearance, like color and form….
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Don’t miss the Lyrid meteor shower peak tonight: Here’s what to expect
Skywatchers, get ready! The Lyrid meteor shower is peaking, offering a spectacular sight for anyone willing to stay up late or rise early.
The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and is set to peak on the night of April 22,…
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Planetary Alignment Provides NASA Rare Opportunity to Study Uranus
When a planet’s orbit brings it between Earth and a distant star, it’s more than just a cosmic game of hide and seek. It’s an opportunity for NASA to improve its understanding of that planet’s atmosphere and rings. Planetary scientists…
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Mayo Clinic study reveals brain cell deficit behind Tourette syndrome
A new Mayo Clinic study finds that people with Tourette syndrome have about half as many of a specific type of brain cell that helps calm overactive movement signals as people without the condition. This deficit may be a key reason…
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