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Could taking blood pressure medicine before bed prevent heart attacks and strokes? An influential Spanish study suggested ...

Scientists have found that badly bleached corals can recover in just seven weeks after briefly touching healthy copies of ...

One of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in human history devastated parts of Japan about 7,300 years ago. But new ...

Physicists have found a new mathematical way to connect Einstein’s description of gravity with ideas from quantum physics.

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Researchers have developed a programmable chip that can reveal hidden properties that help light behave reliably even when ...

Using an AI chatbot for only a short time may make people less willing to keep working when the help disappears. New ...

Adding recycled plastic to road asphalt may make pavement more durable without necessarily releasing more tiny plastic ...

Imperfections are usually seen as weaknesses in metal, but scientists have discovered a way to turn certain tiny flaws into a source of strength. The technique could eventually help engineers make ...

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Supportive relationships and positive experiences in childhood may be linked to better mental health in early adulthood, a ...