Astronomy lovers in America, get ready for a treat! In the early morning of March 14, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across the US. This type of eclipse happens when Earth blocks the light from the sun that normally illuminates the moon,…
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This protein could play a key role in treating Parkinson’s, new study finds
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, affecting over 10 million people globally. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and currently, there is no cure. But…
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Here’s what your waist size says about your future brain health
When was the last time you measured your waist-to-hip ratio? If you’re like most of us, probably never. But here’s a compelling reason to start.
A new study, published in Nutrition, Obesity and Exercise, suggests that this simple measurement may…
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Here’s what night sweats could tell you about your body
You slip into peaceful slumber, snuggled up in a bed that’s just the right temperature, only to wake up hours later drenched in sweat. Your pyjamas stick to your skin, the sheets are soaked, and suddenly, you’re wide awake. Confusion and…
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Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines
So the UK government signed two partnerships: one with BioNTech to provide 10,000 patients with access to personalized cancer treatments by 2030, and a 10-year investment with Moderna in an innovation and technology center with capacity to…
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This ‘switch’ could put an end to your weight loss plateaus, say scientists
In a frustrating quirk of evolution, our bodies are wired to conserve energy when food intake drops. While this adaptation might have kept our ancestors alive during times of scarcity, it also means that shedding those last few pounds before a…
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One Photographer’s Quest to Redefine the Shark
I expected to meet a dreaded “man-eater,” but when I saw it, I realized that it was a defenseless animal, more afraid of me than I was of it. That moment aroused my curiosity, and I decided to learn more about sharks. I travelled to the…
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This Is How Measles Kills
The phenomenon is known as immune amnesia, and it can leave people vulnerable to other infections for several weeks to months. Research has shown that it can take two to three years after a measles infection for protective immunity to fully…
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This article is scientifically proven to improve your willpower
We’ve all done it. After a few days of successfully exercising self-restraint, the stresses of work and daily life gets the better of us. Our willpower cracks and the chocolate cupboard gets raided. Those plans to turn a daily trip to the gym…
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22 pioneering women in science history you really should know about
History is full of women who made enormous contributions to science. Some of them are rightfully well-known, like Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace and Rosalind Franklin. But others, like fossil hunter Mary Anning and NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson,…
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