New study shows how vampire bats subsist on blood
Vampire bats have unique abilities when it comes to getting the nutrients they need from their food. And yes, that…
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Scientists confirm existence of water that is simultaneously solid and liquid
There are many reasons to be concerned about water. Cape Town, a port city in South Africa, is suffering from…
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Mumps virus spreads to college campuses
Your neck and jaw area has started to hurt and swell, so you go to the doctor’s office to find…
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FDA approves Yescarta, a promising gene therapy treatment for cancer
What’s your go-to home remedy when you get a cold? Most people have a technique for supposedly boosting their immune…
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Scientists search for ways to preserve endangered coral reefs and their ecosystems
Scientists across the globe are studying coral reefs and considering the possibility of genetic modification in order to save these…
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Cassini spacecraft disintegrates after capturing images of Saturn
On Sept. 15, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time, the Cassini spacecraft disintegrated on a final dive into Saturn’s atmosphere,…
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The rebirth of vision: Artificial retinal implants can restore sight in blind individuals
A thin layer of cells lining the back of the inner eye, the retina is one of the most vital…
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Life beyond Earth: Researchers discover potentially habitable planets
Science fiction has longed played with the question of whether life exists beyond Earth. This same question has also motivated…
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Lost continent discovered beneath the depths of the Indian Ocean
With today’s satellite technology, one would expect for major land masses to be charted and accounted for. However, some large…
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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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