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UMD geologists uncovered evidence of a section of seafloor that sank into the Earth's mantle when dinosaurs roamed the Earth; it's located off the west coast of South America in a zone known as the East Pacific Rise.

Novel research supported by NCI could lead to more specific predictive disease models

A new University of Kansas study reveals parents seeking health care information for their children trust AI more than health care professionals when the author is unknown, and parents rate AI generated text as credible, moral and trustworthy.

Hypertension and amyloid plaques can separately cause dementia. Having both increases a person’s odds of developing cognitive decline, a new study finds
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New research provides the most comprehensive assessment of drinking patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic & their association with four clinically prevalent mental health disorders in the U.S.
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A new evaluation compared the cost-effectiveness of four non-drug interventions for Alzheimer's and found that the interventions not only resulted in a better quality of life, but also saved money.
Researchers at The Ohio State University have fabricated the first wearable sensor designed to detect and monitor muscle atrophy.
Brown University will extend 2 initiatives that encourage student diversity & success in STEM among underrepresented students.
A team of researchers propose using the James Webb Space Telescope to look towards the Venus Zone & search for valuable insights into Earth’s future.