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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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Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and utilizing its Atmospheric Radiation Measurement facility, the study will provide crucial details on clouds and precipitation in the Southern Ocean.
Using a $2.6 million grant from NIH, researchers are designing a breathable material with antimicrobial properties for use with a wearable heart monitor.
Although many emerging adults find social interactions enjoyable on days with increased time alone, those who seek solitude as an escape from stress may not, according to a new study.
According to a study, stem cell-derived neurons from combat veterans with and without PTSD provide insights into how genetics can make someone more susceptible to developing PTSD following trauma exposure.
Researchers are designing an adaptable radar system for long-range unmanned aerial systems in collaboration with Michigan State University experts.