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Science

How large turkey vultures remain aloft in thin air?

Ashwini Sakharkar

Turkey vultures fly faster at altitude to defy thin air.

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Science

Can kombucha tea mimic the effects of fasting?

PLOS

The microbes’ ability to alter fat metabolism may explain possible health benefits in humans.

Synthetic cells
Biology

New synthetic, self-assembling cells made from DNA

Pranjal Malewar

Artificial cells that act like living cells.

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Health

Investigating the genetics of heart attacks and strokes in Hispanics

Pranjal Malewar

The research is possible thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

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Health

Constant social media checking may affect functional brain development

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Study shows habitual checking of social media may impact young adolescents’ brain development.

massive black holes reside in dwarf galaxies
Space

A treasure trove of massive black holes found in dwarf galaxies

Pranjal Malewar

Carolina scientists found black holes hiding in plain sight.

Recent Stories

Cultural identity and resilience: Insights into the meaning of life

Psychology

A stunning Einstein ring hiding in plain sight in a galaxy not far away

Space

Moderate-to-vigorous childhood exercise may delay the start of smoking

Health

Historic breakthrough: Inside of Herculaneum scroll seen for the first time

Technology

Qubits to qudits: A new device uses quantum principles to relay information securely

Quantum Physics