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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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A filter made from yeast encapsulated in hydrogels can quickly absorb lead as water flows through it.
A recent study from UC Berkeley reveals that the heat index, or the measure of how hot it really feels, is increasing about three times faster than the actual temperature rise.
Tulane University researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, offering hope to patients who suffer from long-term effects of the bacterial infection, even after antibiotic treatment.
A project led by an associate professor of classics at the University of Kansas is focused on translating and analyzing Emperor Diocletian's Edict of Maximum Prices from 301 C.E., an ancient Roman decree attempted to cap prices on a wide range of goods and services to combat inflation and curb merchant greed.
mathematicians from NYU are exploring the aerodynamics of birds flying in flocks and its potential implications for transportation and energy efficiency.