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Caffeine could help slow down the aging process

Caffeine doesn’t just wake up your brain—it also has surprising effects inside your cells. It can speed up how cells grow and divide, and...

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Milestone: Scientists created mouse from ancient genetic tools

New research sheds light on evolutionary origins of stem cells with groundbreaking experiment.

Photograph of a specimen of the common European starfish Asterias rubens with a regenerating arm. Starfish shed arms (autotomy) when attacked by predators and then regenerate a new arm to replace the lost arm. Research by scientists at Queen Mary University of London have uncovered the mechanisms of autotomy by identifying a neurohormone that promotes arm loss in starfish.

A neurohormone could help starfish regrow limbs

A neurohormone that makes their arms fall off is identified.

Intermittent fasting

Research identifies the body’s reaction to seven days fasting

Adaptive proteomic changes in humans during 7-day caloric restriction.

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Saturn’s tiny moon harbors a global ocean beneath its icy shell

One of Saturn's smallest moons, lies a secret.

Sick sad man sits on couch at home suffers from runny nose flu

Scientists uncover ‘long colds’ and long lasting covid existence

Long-term symptom profiles: COVID-19 vs acute respiratory infections.

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The movement of water between freshwater bodies can transport eDNA

This highlights the potential of eDNA to provide a comprehensive view of freshwater biodiversity.

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New discovery could change our understanding of the universe

How a cup of water can unlock the secrets of our Universe?

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Preventing lithium plating could lead to faster-charging EVs

New study finds ways to suppress lithium plating in automotive batteries for faster charging EV.

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Skin cancer cells rewire their internal power systems to spread more efficiently

The team also identified a key molecule that orchestrates this process.

Bumblebees can learn by watching a trained bee demonstrating one of two ways to solve puzzle for a sugary reward, then copy the bee to solve the puzzle in the same way

Bumblebee solves puzzle by learning from experienced bees

Bees that learned from others were more adept and preferred the learned solution over alternatives

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Scientists made two discoveries about the behavior of “supercritical matter”

Extreme physics of 'supercritical' matter may be surprisingly simple.

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Study suggests the possible existence of ‘stupendously large black holes’

A recent study suggests the possible existence of ‘stupendously large black holes’ or SLABS, even larger than the supermassive black holes already observed in...

The upper limit for the speed of sound found

The upper limit for the speed of sound found

It is around twice as fast as the speed of sound in diamond.

How liquids take up heat?

How liquids take up heat?

A link between the microscopic movements of particles in a liquid and its ability to absorb heat.

It is very difficult to spot the difference between male and female dinosaurs

It is very difficult to spot the difference between male and female dinosaurs

Gender selection is a major evolutionary driver of many biological traits in animals. It is essential for understanding the anatomy, behavior, and evolution of...

How runny a liquid can be?

How runny a liquid can be?

Viscosity (η) is the resistance of a liquid to flow. Liquids get thicker when cooled and runnier when heated, but how runny can a...

This new theory can explain the random movement of particles in fluids

This new theory can explain the random movement of particles in fluids

In real-life environments, fluids frequently contain particles that move themselves; for example, tiny swimming microorganisms. These self-moved swimmers can cause movement or stir in...

Scientists finally found the secret to achieving goals

Scientists finally found the secret to achieving goals

While analyzing the complex association between reward and effort in achieving goals, scientists from the Queen Mary University of London, identified two crucial stages...

A new way to identify genes linked to heart failure

The study could open the way to earlier identification of people at risk of heart failure and to the development of new treatments.

The Queen Mary research shows that graphene is 3D as well as 2D. Credit: Yiwei Sun

Graphene is both 3D and 2D material, study

Realizing that it is a 3-D material is important for understanding its mechanical properties and for developing novel graphene-based devices.

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New reptile species was one of largest ever flying animals

It is different to other azhdarchids and so it gets a name.

Scanning electron microscope images show filaments of spider dragline silk. Photo courtesy of the researchers

Spider silk could be used as robotic muscle

The spider silk has some pretty impressive properties. It’s one of the sturdiest materials found in nature, stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar....

Artist’s impression of Barnard's star b orbiting Barnard’s Star. Credit ESO-M. Kornmesser

Super-Earth discovered orbiting nearby star

Astronomers have found a planet in a circle around one of the nearest stars to the Sun, Barnard's star. This Barnard's star is a 'super-Earth'...

Close-up of the enamel-like material. Credit: Alvaro Mata

New material could regenerate dental enamel

Scientists at the Queen Mary University of London have developed a new way to grow mineralized materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel...

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