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16 Years study to Challenge Einstein theory with extreme stars

Researchers from ten countries put Einstein's theory to the most rigorous tests yet.

Material reveals some intriguing clues about superconductivity

A material reveals clues about superconductivity.

Most-detailed radio image of Andromeda galaxy to date

‘Disk of the galaxy’ is identified as a region where new stars are born.

Three liquid phases discovered in aerosol particles

It could better explain how air pollutants interact with the atmosphere.

The effects of climate change on the delicate food webs of the neotropics

Extreme rainfall events cause top-heavy aquatic food webs.

There are almost 6 billion earth-like planets present in our galaxy

For centuries, humans have wondered whether Earth is unique in the universe, or if similar planets exist out there. The planets considered Earth-like are rocky...

Turning metals into insulators using a new quantum switch

This exciting result extend understanding of how electrical conduction works.

Men and women store fat differently. How?

Ask the fruit fly.

Strong family and school connections help prevent substance use among trans youth

According to a new study, supportive families and school connections play a vital role in preventing transgender youth from smoking cigarettes and using marijuana. Transgender...

Scientists revisit the cold case of cold fusion

Scientists from the University of British Columbia in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Maryland, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,...

Canadians’ consumption of fruit and vegetables drops by 13 percent in 11 years

To look at what people are eating and observe to see how food group intakes have changed over time, scientists at the University of...

New protein switch that could stop the progression of blood-poisoning

Sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection. It develops when the chemicals the immune system releases into the...

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