Science

Science and health news. Science is the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world through systematic study and experimentation. It spans various fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences. Scientists observe phenomena, form hypotheses, conduct experiments, and analyze results to understand laws and principles governing the universe. Science has driven technological advancements and our understanding of everything from the tiniest particles to the vastness of space

Scientists Use Brain Scans and AI to ‘Decode’ Thoughts

Scientists said Monday they have found a way to use brain scans and artificial intelligence modeling to transcribe “the gist” of what people are thinking, in what was described as …

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Report: One-Third of US Nurses Plan to Quit Profession

Almost a third of the nurses in the United States are considering leaving their profession after the COVID-19 pandemic left them overwhelmed and fatigued, according to a survey. The survey …

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Study Points to Better Care for Babies Born to Opioid Users

Babies born to opioid users had shorter hospital stays and needed less medication when their care emphasized parent involvement, skin-to-skin contact and a quiet environment, researchers reported Sunday. Newborns were …

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Chinese Man Who Reported on COVID to Be Released After 3 Years

Chinese authorities were preparing Sunday to release a man who disappeared three years ago after publicizing videos of overcrowded hospitals and bodies during the COVID-19 outbreak, a relative and another …

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Erdogan, Back on Election Trail, Unveils Turkey’s First Astronaut

Turkey’s first astronaut will travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. Air force pilot Alper Gezeravci, 43, was selected …

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Life-size Sculpture of Euthanized Walrus Unveiled in Norway

A walrus that became a global celebrity last year after it was seen frolicking and basking in a Oslo fjord before it was euthanized by the authorities has been honored …

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Zoonomia: Genetic Research Reveals All We Share with Animals

By comparing the genetic blueprints of an array of animals, scientists are gaining new insights into our own species and all we share with other creatures.  One of the most …

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Welcome to Washington’s First Alcohol-Free Bar

While a clear majority of Americans still drink alcohol, many others choose to skip it.. As the US marks April as Alcohol Awareness month, the nondrinkers in Washington can head …

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China’s Mars Rover Finds Signs of Recent Water in Sand Dunes 

Water may be more widespread and recent on Mars than previously thought, based on observations of Martian sand dunes by China’s rover.  The finding highlights new, potentially fertile areas in …

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Story Behind DNA Double Helix Discovery Gets New Twist

The discovery of DNA’s double helix structure 70 years ago opened up a world of new science — and also sparked disputes over who contributed what and who deserves credit. …

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Elephant Seals Get By On Two Hours Sleep, Underwater

The world record for the least sleep in a day among mammals goes to elephant seals, according to new research. …

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South Africa’s Power Crisis Causing Antivenom Shortage

Snake experts in South Africa say an energy crisis is partly to blame for a shortage of antivenom in sub-Saharan Africa that has left at least three people dead in …

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Researchers Discover Possible Roots of Gray Hair

Scientists at New York University have untangled what they believe is the mystery behind the graying of hair. The discovery offers hope to individuals who spend considerable time and money …

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Uruguay Foundation Prints Free 3D Prosthetic Hands, Arms

The first thing 11-year-old Mia Rodriguez says she did with her new prosthetic hands was draw a picture of a kitten. The Uruguayan girl, whose fingers never fully developed, put …

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US Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits New All-Time Low 

U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday. Meanwhile, electronic cigarette …

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Artificial Intelligence Can Create, But Lacks Creativity, Say Critics

Artificial intelligence, or AI, could potentially transform arts and entertainment, from music to movies, but it is also raising concerns. Is AI a creative tool or a threat to creators …

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EU Agency Calls for Cuts in Pesticide Use as Monitors Find Excessive Levels

The European Union’s environment agency on Wednesday urged member states to reduce pesticide use over concern that sales of harmful chemicals remain strong despite its effects on human health and …

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Study Details Differences Between Deep Interiors of Mars and Earth

Mars is Earth’s next-door neighbor in the solar system — two rocky worlds with differences down to their very core, literally. A new study based on seismic data obtained by …

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Drug for Rare Form of Lou Gehrig’s Disease OK’d by FDA

Food and Drug Administration regulators on Tuesday approved a first-of-a-kind drug for a rare form of Lou Gehrig’s disease, though they are requiring further research to confirm it truly helps …

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Moon Shot: Japan Firm to Attempt Historic Lunar Landing

A Japanese space start-up will attempt Tuesday to become the first private company to put a lander on the Moon.    If all goes to plan, ispace’s Hakuto-R Mission 1 lander …

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SpaceX Wins Approval to Add Fifth U.S. Rocket Launch Site

The U.S. Space Force said on Monday that Elon Musk’s SpaceX was granted approval to lease a second rocket launch complex at a military base in California, setting the space …

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Severe Solar Storm Creates Dazzling Auroras Farther South

An intense solar storm has the northern lights gracing the skies farther south than usual.  A blast of superhot material from the sun late last week hurled scorching gases known …

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