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Humans reached Australia 60,000 years ago, new DNA study reveals
New DNA analysis pushes human arrival in Australia and New Guinea back to 60,000 years ago, revealing at least two distinct migration routes and advanced seafaring skills.
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This “rotten egg” brain gas could be the key to fighting Alzheimer’s disease
A protein that produces small amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas in the brain appears crucial for preventing Alzheimer's-like damage in mice, suggesting a protective role for the carefully regulated 'rotten egg' compound.
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Your brain could help solve autism and most people don’t know it
A new survey exposes a critical gap in public understanding of autism research. While support for studying the autistic brain is nearly universal, most Americans are unaware that post-mortem brain donation is a vital,…
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Your brain can trick you into liking artificial sweeteners
New research reveals how expectation shapes taste perception, showing that what we believe we're drinking can override actual flavor and make artificial sweeteners seem more enjoyable.
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Brain study reveals hidden link between autism and ADHD
A new brain study reveals that the severity of autism-like traits, not just formal diagnoses, fundamentally shapes neural wiring in children, including those with ADHD, pointing to a distinct developmental pathway.
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The gravity of their experience hasn't quite set in for the Artemis II astronauts
Artemis II astronauts describe the profound, visceral anticipation of their upcoming lunar mission, with one stating the gravity of the experience hasn't fully set in yet.
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Artemis II astronauts set to splash down back on Earth
After a historic lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew faces the perilous final leg of their journey: a fiery reentry and Pacific splashdown.
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NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive
As NASA accelerates its multi-billion dollar lunar and Martian ambitions, questions intensify over the program's staggering costs and tangible returns for taxpayers on Earth.
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Rocket Report: Chinese version of Falcon 9 fails; Artemis depends on rapid heavy lift
A Chinese launch failure and the demanding schedule for NASA's Artemis program highlight the high stakes of modern space access.
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Nenette, l'orango star del Jardin de Plantes di Parigi, compie 57 anni
L'orango più anziana d'Europa, icona di Parigi, festeggia un traguardo straordinario tra scienza, conservazione e affetto del pubblico.
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Scientists think dark matter might come in two forms
New 'two-component' dark matter model could resolve a decade-long astrophysical mystery surrounding conflicting gamma-ray signals.
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Gravitational waves may be hidden in the light atoms emit
A novel proposal suggests gravitational waves could be detected by measuring subtle shifts in the light from atoms, potentially enabling a new generation of compact detectors.