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Team turns corn into natural replacement for artificial food dyes
Researchers are turning a unique variety of corn into an effective natural alternative to artificial food dyes.
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Too much screen time increases suicidal thoughts for college students
"Men who spent more than three hours online daily had nearly double the odds of reporting suicidal ideation..."
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Is AI better at recognizing faces than you?
"If we use AI as the benchmark for 'good' recognition, it suggests a large portion of the population is actually not that great at recognizing faces."
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The right message may get people to clean up the environment
People may be more likely to engage in environmental cleanup efforts if they think it benefits them personally, according to a new study.
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Widely used plastic may increase fatty liver disease risk
Polyethylene may contribute to fatty liver disease and worsen the condition when combined with an unhealthy diet.
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Team uncovers how plants ‘feel full’
"This knowledge may aid the engineering of 'gluttonous' plant varieties that absorb more available nitrogen."
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Can a new drug help fight measles?
A new drug could contribute to stopping measles outbreaks, according to a study of ferrets.
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Stress plays a role in women’s long COVID
Survey findings show that women who were highly stressed were more likely to have an official or self-diagnosis of Long COVID.
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What is your brain doing when you’re unaware of your actions?
New research resolves a debate that has persisted for more than 130 years.
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How kidneys rebuild their defenses after injury
"Understanding how the kidney naturally rebuilds its immune system after injury is essential if we hope to develop therapies that improve recovery."
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Thousands of American landmarks face significant wildfire threat
"These places anchor community identity, collective memory, and national heritage. Unlike homes, they cannot simply be rebuilt..."
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Hand-held gadget measures fat burning via breath
Researchers have created a portable device that detects when the body starts burning fat when dieting or during exercise.
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Who benefits most from AI data centers?
New research examines how data center openings affect local jobs, wages, business activity, and electricity prices.
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Sights and sounds of nature tied to mental health benefits
A new study finds the sounds and sights of nature are linked with positive effects on mental health compared to urban environments.
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Fading eye chart letters may warn of vision problems tests miss
Struggling to read more than six lines on an eye chart with fading letters may serve as a visual "yellow light" for older adults.
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New test detects deadly tick-borne disease in just 40 mins
The new method for detecting Rocky Mountain spotted fever could help patients get lifesaving treatment sooner.
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After weight loss, exercise beats weight-loss drugs for heart health
A new study shows that exercise plays a crucial role in cardiovascular health—even after significant weight loss.
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Did the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs drive tuna evolution?
A new study reveals that tunas evolved their signature size, speed, and warm-bloodedness gradually over 50 million years.
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Why sunscreen just got more effective in the United States
Relaxing on the beach or poolside this summer just got potentially safer because of a newly approved ingredient.
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Tips to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite
An expert explains the circumstances behind the farm-to-bathroom journey of the cyclospora outbreak and others like it.
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Some AI browsers come with major security risks
New research shows that the most powerful agentic AI browsers open users up to significant cybersecurity risks.
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The brain prepares for a viral attack in advance
"The findings deepen our understanding of the immune system's intricate surveillance apparatus..."
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Carbon capture and storage could curb data center emissions
"Data centers are becoming one of the defining energy challenges of the AI era."
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Watch: Team creates better way to teach robots to walk on tricky terrain
Watch a video of researchers training a robot to walk on different types of terrain, including gravel, grass, hills, and more.
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Faster aging in younger people tied to rise in early-onset cancer
A new study suggests that younger generations are aging biologically faster than their older counterparts.
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Drug may protect the heart in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A new study identifies a potential new treatment target for a serious complication of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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How your brain preps your body for food
New research explains how our brain prepares the body for an incoming meal before we even take the first bite.
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3-in-1 vax could protect against flu, COVID, and RSV
"We are hopeful that this platform could be expanded further to protect against an even wider range of respiratory viruses in the future."
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Can the body’s internal clock help boost stroke recovery?
A new study suggests that reinforcing the body's natural daily rhythms to improve sleep could help the brain recover after a stroke.
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How your brain processes words you skip while reading
New research shows how the brain still processes skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.
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