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Scientists Create ‘Living Concrete’ That Repairs Its Own Cracks

Concrete remains a widely used and highly adaptable construction material, but it has notable drawbacks—particularly its tendency to crack due to low tensile strength. To address this vulnerability, researchers have been exploring ways to develop concrete that can repair itself, and a new innovation might be a significant breakthrough. A Self-Healing Breakthrough Using Synthetic Lichen […]

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Scientists Reveal: South Africa Is Emerging From The Ocean

As climate change accelerates, South Africa is not only experiencing increased heat and dryness—it’s also gradually rising by as much as 2 millimeters per year, according to new research. While scientists already recognized this upward movement, they previously attributed it to mantle flow beneath the Earth’s crust in the region. However, the new study links

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A Robotic Table Tennis System Tracks The Ball’s Trajectory And Modifies Its Swing In Real Time

Applied Science, Robotics, Science / Ana Manuel

Over the past decades, roboticists have developed various systems capable of accurately mimicking specific human movements and behaviors. Some robots can compete against humans or others in sports, like at RoboCup, a robot soccer competition. MIT Develops Precise Robotic Table Tennis System MIT researchers developed a robotic table tennis system that quickly and accurately hits

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Fiber can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease by as Much as 20% for Most Individuals

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

A recent study shows that, for the majority of people, consuming fiber can help protect heart health by reducing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke by up to 20%. This adds to the growing evidence that a healthy gut supports a healthy heart. As dietary fiber reaches the large intestine, gut

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Innovative Device Analyzes Menstrual Blood for Health Indicators

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Manuel

Scientists have created a groundbreaking wearable device that easily, rapidly, and non-invasively analyzes key health indicators using menstrual blood. This low-cost technology has the potential to transform women’s healthcare. However, as life continues to move faster, the need for quick and convenient health check methods is growing. In the realm of women’s health, menstrual blood

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Here’s How Science Explains Detecting a Fake Smile

Healthcare, Science / Samilton Santos

You may have heard that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile — often shared as a simple motivation to turn that frown upside down, because smiling supposedly takes less effort and brings more happiness. However, when we look at the anatomy, those numbers don’t quite match up. We’ve all noticed that smile

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Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Sleep Medication Reduces Harmful Tau Buildup by Up to 40%

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

A widely available sleep aid has shown unexpected potential in supporting brain health by significantly reducing the accumulation of tau proteins — a key factor in the progression of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. A Cross-Continental Collaboration Aims at Innovation This discovery stems from a collaboration between researchers at Washington University School of Medicine

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The Most Intense Solar Storm in History Occurred 14,000 Years Ago

Astronomy, Science, Space & Environment, Stellar Astronomy / Samilton Santos

A recent study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has revealed compelling evidence of an exceptionally powerful solar storm that struck Earth more than 14,000 years ago, near the end of the last Ice Age. Researchers now consider this event the most intense solar particle storm ever recorded, surpassing the previously unmatched storm of

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Study Reveals Plague’s Evolutionary Strategy to Survive Three Pandemics

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

Recent research indicates that the bacteria causing the plague evolved to become less lethal over time, allowing it to infect people during three distinct pandemics over more than a thousand years. The Plague of Justinian: A Two-Century Crisis The first pandemic, known as the Plague of Justinian, occurred in the 6th century at the beginning

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Your Salad Might Be Bringing Microplastics From Soil Into Your Body

Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science / Samilton Santos

Tiny plastic particles are infiltrating agricultural soils, bringing with them hazardous chemical additives and pollutants. These substances have already been found in foods like lettuce, wheat, and carrots, showing how plastics and their compounds can enter the food chain — ending up in your salad and, eventually, inside your body. Tracking the Sources of Contamination

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