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Work reveals new ways to understand and manipulate electrons in materials. MIT physicists, in collaboration with colleagues, ...

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the WASP-132 system, finding two new planets that defy previous ...

There are growing concerns about the worldwide expansion of coral reef destruction. Research team: “This is an extremely ...

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

Researchers have identified a second dopamine-driven "clock" in the brain that works alongside the biological 24-hour cycle, ...

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...

Oral bacteria may impact brain health, and diet could help preserve cognitive function. The bacteria in your mouth may play a ...

New options make TB treatment faster, safer, and more accessible. A major breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment has emerged: ...

Quantum researchers have long believed that strong spin interactions in qubits required covalent bonds, making large-scale ...

These insights could drive the development of new drugs to treat transthyretin amyloidosis, a progressive and fatal disease.

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