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7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Prompting Tsunami Warnings

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Spurring Aftershocks and Tsunami Warnings. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near California’s coast at 10:44 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, with its epicenter located 62 miles west-southwest of Ferndale, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake triggered over 35 aftershocks within three hours, ranging from 2.5 to 4.7 […]

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Drinking Cocoa May Help Shield Your Body From Fatty Foods and Stress

Basic Research /

Stress often drives us to indulge in foods that aren’t healthy, but scientists have found a surprising way to counteract the negative effects: pairing high-fat meals with antioxidant-rich cocoa. Stress, even in short bursts, can temporarily harm arterial function. Eating fatty foods may feel comforting but can worsen cardiovascular stress, delaying recovery. However, there’s good

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Tinnitus Appears to Be Connected to an Essential Bodily Function

Healthcare /

Around 15% of people worldwide experience tinnitus, a condition causing phantom sounds like ringing or buzzing without any external source. Often linked to hearing loss, tinnitus can significantly affect mental health, leading to stress or depression, especially in long-term cases. With no cure available, better management or treatment could benefit millions. Sleep may offer insights

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Adults Generate New Brain Cells, Which Play a Role in Enhancing Learning Through Listening

Neuroscience, Science /

Your brain can still produce new neurons in adulthood, but how do these rare additions support cognitive function? Neurons, the cells responsible for brain function, are mostly formed before birth. While early life sees the bulk of brain development, certain regions continue generating neurons into adulthood, albeit at a slower pace. Scientists debate whether adult

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Hidden Fat Can Predict Alzheimer’s Up to 20 Years Before Symptoms Appear

Healthcare, Medicine /

Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the buildup of abnormal brain proteins—hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease—up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear. This finding, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), highlights the potential for lifestyle changes targeting visceral fat to influence

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Primordial Black Holes Might be Hidden in Planets or Everyday Objects on Earth

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science /

When you think of black hole formation, you likely picture a massive star collapsing under its own gravity. However, the early universe’s chaotic conditions might have also produced small black holes, known as primordial black holes, long before the first stars existed. These black holes, theorized for decades, could even be the elusive dark matter

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Smart Microscopes Reveals the Invisible on a Tablet-Sized Touchscreen

Microbiology /

Competitions like Nikon Small World reveal how much of the microscopic world remains unseen to the naked eye. Fortunately, affordable desktop microscopes, like BeaverLab’s Darwin MX Pro, now offer a window into these hidden realms for everyday users. BeaverLab, successful on crowdfunding platforms such as Indiegogo and Kickstarter, has introduced its latest model, the Darwin

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Natural fat Molecule Reduces Heart Inflammation in Diabetics by Half and Boosts Function.

Healthcare /

A naturally occurring fat molecule, lipoxin A4 (LXA4), has been shown to reduce heart inflammation and scarring caused by diabetes, significantly improving cardiac function, according to new research. These findings pave the way for potential new treatments for diabetes-related heart disease. Diabetes often leads to serious cardiovascular conditions such as atherosclerosis, heart attacks, cardiomyopathy, and

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Groundbreaking Experiment Reveals Neutron Internal Structure for the First Time

Experimental Physics, Physics /

A decade-long experiment has provided the first glimpse into the chaotic hurricane of particles inside neutron, paving the way to solve a fundamental mystery about the building blocks of matter. Using data from the Central Neutron Detector at the US Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National §Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), researchers are beginning to map the

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