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Fetal Brains Purge Mutation-Riddled Neurons Before Birth
More than one-quarter of sampled neurons from human fetuses carry severe chromosomal alterations, according to a painstaking analysis published in Nature on...
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Can Rucking Replace Running for Cardio? Experts Weigh In on Fitness Trends
Amid debate about whether running is necessary to improve cardiovascular fitness, experts weighed in on rucking, the practice of walking with a…
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55% Encapsulation Efficiency Achieved for Rambutan Peel Antioxidants
Researchers at the Autonomous University of Coahuila in Mexico have achieved a 55% encapsulation efficiency using sodium alginate to preserve antioxidant-rich...
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DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Urges Parents to Discuss Gambling Addiction With Kids
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said parents should discuss gambling addiction with their children, noting that he has tackled the subject with his…
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Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Prize for IceCube Neutrino Observatory
Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
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Florida Surgeon Performs First US Telerobotic Prostate Surgery
A Florida surgeon has performed the first telerobotic operation between two US hospitals, removing the prostate of a man with cancer from…
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FDA Panel Votes to Add Six Peptides to Compounding List
An advisory committee for the Food and Drug Administration has narrowly voted to recommend adding six peptides to an approved list of…
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OpenAI Unveils AI Discoveries in Computer Science and Physics
Following a massive release of math solutions, OpenAI has unveiled new AI-generated discoveries spanning computer science and physics.
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Are Ergonomic Office Upgrades a Waste of Money? New Study Suggests Little Benefit
“The certainty of that evidence ranges from low to moderate, so this is a clear signal that the case for these interventions…
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Giant Manta Rays Show Contrasting Movement Patterns by Age Group
Researchers tracking giant manta rays off Costa Rica between 2018 and 2025 discovered a stark generational divide: immature pups stay close to…
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Harding’s Pits Secured Village Green Status After 30 Years
Campaigners secured village green status for Harding's Pits in King's Lynn on Tuesday, following a three-decade effort to protect the seven-acre riverside…
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Generative Protein Design Builds Artificial Metalloenzymes
Published in Nature, a new study demonstrates that generative protein design can build artificial metalloenzymes capable of enantioselective photocatalysis.