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New studies show that some people can hear and respond to questions while dreaming.
A large new study puts caffeine-drinking moms on alert.
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Legendary cartoonist John Groth’s pictorial map captures LA’s film factories in their Golden Age.
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Scientists use high resolution microscopy and computer simulations to create first ever video of DNA movements.
Researchers analyze prehistoric viruses in animals dug out from the Siberian permafrost.
One million year old mammoth DNA more than doubles the previous record and suggests that even older genomes could be found.
The study suggests scientists are underestimating the number of animal species that could generate the next novel coronavirus.
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A unique star system where exoplanets orbit their star backwards located by researchers.
This digital otoscope features a tiny camera and LED lights to help you remove stubborn wax more efficiently.
A warming Arctic Circle could be responsible for bursts of cold weather in the south.
More than 70% of college students procrastinate
The opening lines of Smartmatic’s $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox News lay bare the culture of denial in the US.
The organisms were anchored to a boulder 900 meters beneath the ice, living a cold, dark existence miles away from the open ocean.
A study says nature’s candy can be a valuable supplement to sunblock.
They did really well considering joysticks are not designed for oral use.
The business case for diversity and inclusion is overwhelming. We know that diverse teams benefit from increased productivity and a wider knowledge base. We know that varied perspectives help us […]