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Are mixed emotions real? New research says yes
In Pixar’s latest film, Inside Out 2, complex feelings like envy and embarrassment join the cast of characters. Nostalgia, however, is...
Scientists preserve DNA in an amber-like polymer
In the movie “Jurassic Park,” scientists extracted DNA that had been preserved in amber for millions of years, and used...
New dart launcher may be better way to inject animals with drugs
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new type of dart launcher has been developed as a safer and more cost-effective alternative to...
Pair plasmas found in deep space can now be generated in the lab
Black holes and neutron stars are among the densest known objects in the universe. Within and around these extreme astrophysical...
Can engineered plants help make baby formula as nutritious as breast milk?
Worldwide, a majority of babies — approximately 75% — drink infant formula in their first six months of life, either...
Welcoming new computational science graduate fellows
June 13, 2024 – A record 40 students on the path to achieving doctorates in fields that emphasize the use of...
New fabric makes urban heat islands more bearable
This year has already seen massive heatwaves around the globe, with cities in Mexico, India, Pakistan and Oman hitting temperatures...
A conservation market could incentivize global ocean protection
(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — The countries of the world agreed: Our planet needs more protection from human activity. And with...
Selected startups will advance technology-driven improvements in heart and brain health
DALLAS, June 13, 2024 — The American Heart Association, through its Center for Health Technology and Innovation (the Center), has selected five...
Only one in 20 therapies tested in animals reach approval for human use
An analysis of reviews of translational biomedical research reveals that just 5% of therapies tested in animals reach regulatory approval...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies