Mercury accumulation in oceans threatens marine food chains
As tensions in the U.S. around climate change continue to rise, new information has emerged about how climate change will…
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Scientists tickle rats to examine happiness production
Scientists recently discovered that rats have their own equivalent of laughter, which is inaudible to humans but still released when…
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Scientists impede spread of viruses with bacteria-infected mosquitoes
Scientists are developing new ways to treat viruses like Zika with the use of innovative technologies. In a new research…
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Immunotherapy utilizes the body’s resources to combat cancer
In the past several years, scientists and doctors have been exploring ways to treat cancer with immunotherapy, a treatment plan…
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Progress on Zika vaccine inches forward while funding stalls
The Zika virus continues to dominate the news cycle as new information emerges about its effects, its transmission and attempt…
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Scientists conjecture the true cause of dinosaur extinction
Scientists discovered that what killed the dinosaurs was a combination of gradual die-off and an asteroid hitting Earth. The picture…
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Bacteria present a solution for reducing plastic pollution
Scientists have found that bacteria might be the key to degrading plastics which would otherwise sit in landfills or the…
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Desensitization allows compatibility for any kidney donor
An experimental procedure in the medical field may allow anybody to receive a kidney transplant from any other person. Usually,…
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The universe “waves hello”: Gravitational waves disrupt the fabric of the universe
On Sep. 14, 2015 at 5:51 a.m. scientists made a ground-breaking discovery when they detected gravitational waves created by the…
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Scientists construct an embryo derived from three parents
Scientists in Britain are waiting for consent from government officials to carry out a procedure that will allow a baby…
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