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A particle that’s massless when moving in one direction but has a mass in the other direction
This was totally unexpected.

Parents’ humor improves relationships
Humor can ease tensions and improve relationships in parenting, helping both parents and children feel better in stressful times.

New potential target for early Alzheimer’s treatment identified
Modifying heparan sulfate alleviates cell defects and neuron decline in the Drosophila model of Alzheimer's.

Researchers investigate three mysterious objects in the early universe
Tiny bright objects discovered at the dawn of the universe baffle scientists.

Tomato & potato fruit color, size evolved together
In-depth Phylogeny reveals linked evolution of fruit traits in Solanum L.

Novel method for controlling thermal emission at a designed interface
Finely created interfaces offer new design strategies beyond conventional materials.

Does beet consumption prevent heart disease?
Nitrate supplementation enhances vascular function in women.

Butterfly-inspired AI technology for multi-sensory decision making
The platform is both more advanced and uses less energy than other AI technologies.

Avocado consumption linked to better overall diet quality
Avocado intake enhances diet quality in randomized trials.

Trees struggle to ‘breathe’ due to climate change
They may no longer serve as a solution for offsetting humanity’s carbon footprint.

Webb discovered the second-most distant galaxy
Follow-up observations in Pandora’s cluster confirmed the second- and fourth-most distant galaxies ever seen.

A new electrical method for next-gen electronic devices and quantum computers
For the first time, scientists demonstrate how to electronically alter the direction of electron flow.

New research could help advance clean energy storage technology
Striking gold with molecular mystery solution for potential clean energy.

Over one million acres of tribal land submerged by dams in the US
The findings raise concerns about the destruction of ecosystems, cultural heritage, and livelihoods.

Remarkable: An eco-friendly way to extract critical rare earth elements
A new mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating (MINC).

A simple and accessible method improves the structure of drug potency
An unidentified chemical procedure provides a safer and practical cyclopropanes.

Low sexual satisfaction is linked to memory decline later in life
Low sexual satisfaction in middle age may predict cognitive decline.

Scientists categorized more than hundreds of Blazers
Testing a theory of supermassive black holes with 100 newly described 'blazars'.

Our ancestors evolved from water to land
Fish have evolved a blinking behavior that is similar to our blinking.

Early-nesting ducks are in danger due to climate change and land use
Nesting timing affects demographic processes in cropland.

Temperature-responsive medical sensor with self-healing abilities and skin adaptability
Improved, self-healing medical sensor responds to temperature.

Real-time monitoring can help to understand fracture dynamics
Scientists developed a method to visualize fractures in real-time.

MPOX’s rapid test development represents a major leap forward in disease detection
First rapid test for mpox developed.

An aging-associated enzyme accesses our genetic material
Enzyme regulates aging and metabolic processes by accessing genetic material.

T-cell vaccine for COVID-19 may last longer than current vaccines
It's much easier to get broad coverage with a T-cell vaccine.

Women are less likely to seek substance use treatment due to stigma and logistics
women with SUDs reported that prevented them from seeking treatment

New study reveals motor proteins as drivers of Neuron displacement
Neuron movements are caused by the push and pull of motor proteins.