Adolf Hitler had a hidden genetic disorder that would have hindered the development of his…
Category: 9. Sci/Tech
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A new one-time treatment could wipe out high cholesterol forever
Flicking a single switch in people’s genetic code could bring their cholesterol under control. Permanently.
In a pilot study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a novel gene therapy was able to reduce patients’ low-density…
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Syria museum theft: Investigators make breakthrough in case of ancient marble statues
Investigators believe the theft of several ancient Roman statues from Syria’s National…
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Dinosaur Eggshells Infused with Uranium Offer a New Way to Date Ancient Fossil Sites
Learn about the new method for dating fossil sites that measures isotopes in calcified dinosaur eggshells.
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Why do cats love boxes? Evolution has an answer.
If you’ve ever purchased an expensive, bespoke toy for your feline friend, then…
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The Physics of the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US.
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Venting Doesn’t Reduce Anger, But Something Else Does, Study Discovers : ScienceAlert
Venting when angry seems sensible. Conventional wisdom suggests expressing anger can help us quell it, like releasing steam from a pressure cooker.
But this common metaphor is misleading, according to a meta-analytic review from 2024….
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Bumblebees can learn to understand Morse code
Bumblebees can learn to understand a simple kind of Morse code and differentiate between long…
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