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Physicists have long struggled to unite quantum mechanics--the theory governing tiny particles--with Einstein's theory of gravity, which explains the behavior of stars, planets, and the structure of the universe. Researchers at TU Wien have now taken ...
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Engineers have discovered an unexpected link between two very different realms of physics: the behavior of electrons in graphene and magnetic waves in specially engineered materials. By designing a thin magnetic film with a hexagonal pattern of holes ...
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A Yale study found that lowering parent stress can help protect young children from obesity. When parents practiced mindfulness and stress-management skills, their kids showed healthier eating patterns and avoided the weight gain seen in families ...
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Astronomers have created the largest and most detailed 3D map yet of a glowing signal from the early universe, revealing hidden galaxies and gas from 9-11 billion years ago. By analyzing faint "Lyman-alpha" light emitted by energized hydrogen, ...
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A new brain-imaging study has revealed how ketamine produces its fast antidepressant effects in people with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers tracked changes in a critical brain receptor that helps neurons communicate and found that ...
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While exploring ancient seabeds in Morocco, scientists discovered strange wrinkle-like textures in deep-water sediments that shouldn't have been there. These structures are usually made by sunlight-loving microbial mats in shallow waters. But the ...
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A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has uncovered troubling new evidence about risperidone, a commonly used drug for severe agitation. Researchers found the antipsychotic increases stroke risk in dementia patients across the ...
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A growing trend called "fibermaxxing" is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight--and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding beneficial gut microbes to helping regulate blood ...
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Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world's bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can detect millimeter-scale movements that may signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them. The study ...
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Scientists are exploring a new way to harness the medical promise of psychedelic compounds without the mind-bending side effects. Researchers created modified versions of psilocin -- the active form of psilocybin from "magic mushrooms" -- that still ...
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