Research conducted by UChicago paleontologists and their partners reveals significant flaws in previous theories suggesting that the sail-backed giant predator Spinosaurus actively hunted its prey… Read More
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Why does the US want to ban TikTok?
The US House of Representatives is voting on a bill that would require TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or risk a nationwide banRead More
Read More »New Research Reveals That Stressful Days Can Actually Make You Look Older
A new study finds younger adults look and feel older on stressful days – but only on days when they also feel they have relatively… Read More
Read More »What Made Denver, the Mile High City, a Mile High? Geologists Uncover Hidden History
If you’ve driven the mostly flat stretch of I-25 in Colorado from Pueblo to Trinidad, you’ve seen them: the Spanish Peaks, twin mountains that soar… Read More
Read More »Heart Risk Riddle: Why Depression Hits Women Harder
Japanese study explores depression and heart health disparities between men and women. People with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more… Read More
Read More »Weight Loss Drug From Highly Toxic Plant Can Now Be Produced Simply and Sustainably
A traditional Chinese medicinal plant has huge potential as a weight loss drug. However, due to the plant’s notorious toxicity, no one has yet succeeded… Read More
Read More »US government wants to tax bitcoin to reduce its environmental impact
The computers that secure cryptocurrencies like bitcoin consume large amounts of power, pushing up electricity prices and potentially contributing to climate change. Now, the US government wants to tackle the …
Read More »Redefining Canine Care: The Surprising Science Behind Neutering Rottweilers
Owners of a popular dog breed are being encouraged to keep their pet pooch in tip-top condition after a James Cook University study found Rottweilers… Read More
Read More »Unraveling the Delta-8 THC Trend Among American Teens
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC conducted one of the first nationally-representative studies of adolescent use of the new hemp-derived cannabis products,… Read More
Read More »Physics Beyond Known Laws: Neutron Star Collisions Shed Light on Dark Matter Mysteries
Neutron star mergers are a treasure trove for new physics signals, with implications for determining the true nature of dark matter, according to research from… Read More
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