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A Man Let Himself be Bitten by Venomous Snakes 200 Times. His Blood Could Hold the Key to a Universal Antivenom

Research

A snake collector wanted to be safer when interacting with his pets. So he let them bite him.

Scientists Discover How Microplastics Affect Our Bodies Through the Most Unexpected Thing: Tap Water

Health

All tap water contains microplastics, but the types present vary significantly. This is proving to be crucial.

Our Microbiome Is Key to Health, but Protein Sources May Modify It

Health

New research in mice shows that protein sources can alter the gut microbiome, affecting how the body metabolizes amino acids.

Researchers Have Discovered That Concrete Spheres Are Great for Energy Storage. Testing Is Underway off the Coast of California

Energy

This method has one of the lowest environmental impacts among renewable energy sources.

For Centuries, People Thought Birds Flew to the Moon During Winter—Until an Arrow Shot in Africa Landed in Germany

Nature and Environment

A stork shot in Germany inadvertently proved birds didn’t fly to the Moon or hibernate underwater.

Einstein Was Right: Astronomers Discover a ‘Dark Matter Bridge’ Using His Predictions

Space

The recent finding addresses a mystery surrounding the Perseus cluster.

Don’t Tell Me Your Age—Tell Me Your Grip Strength: What Simple Signs Reveal About Aging

Health

Several studies have found a link between grip strength, healthier aging, and a higher quality of life.

People Have Used Earth’s Magnetic Field as a Navigational Guide for Centuries. Researchers Want to Change That

Research

Thanks to a new development using a quantum tuning system, navigation could soon be more precise.

ITER Addresses One of Nuclear Fusion’s Biggest Challenges: Preventing Incredibly Hot Plasma From Damaging the Reactor

Energy

The plasma containing deuterium and tritium nuclei reaches a temperature of 270 million degrees Fahrenheit.

‘Ozempic Pills’ Are Just Around the Corner—And They’re Not From Ozempic’s Maker

Health

The new compound could eliminate the need for needles in this line of diabetes treatments.

Only Five People in the World Have Seen This New Color. The Trick: Lasers on Their Retinas

Health

Using a new technique called “Oz,” researchers observed a color called “olo.”

Drinking Too Much Alcohol Affects Your Brain. The Effects Aren’t Far From Those of a Brain Injury

Health

A new study links alcohol consumption to hyaline atherosclerosis in brain blood vessels.

After Analyzing the Abstracts of Scientific Papers, Researchers Came to One Conclusion: They’re Pretty Much Clickbait

Research

Academic articles can also be a never-ending source of controversy.

Six Scientists Living 6,500 Feet Underwater for 40 Days: This Is China’s Ambitious Deep-Sea Space Station

Energy

China plans to open its lab for international collaboration, although this move is likely to escalate tensions in the South China Sea.

Scientists Developed 200 Sorghum Varieties, a Little-Known Grain That Withstands Drier Conditions

Nature and Environment

Sorghum is the fifth most-produced grain in the world. In the U.S., it’s used primarily to feed livestock.

Coffee Doesn’t Contain Cholesterol, but It Can Increase It. Researchers Discover the Best Brew to Lower the Risk

Health

Coffee doesn’t contain cholesterol. But depending on how it’s brewed, it may contain compounds that affect cholesterol levels.

Researchers Thought They Had Solved the Mystery of the Giant Paleozoic ‘Trees.’ They Couldn’t Have Been More Wrong

Nature and Environment

Once classified as plants, then fungi, these giant organisms remain a mystery.

The Universe Is Becoming Increasingly Chaotic. Scientists Don’t Know Why, Suspect Dark Energy Might Be the Culprit

Space

A discrepancy in Einstein's theory of gravity suggests the presence of another force operating in the universe.

In Race to Save Honeybees, New Test to Identify Colonies That Can ‘Smell’ Disease Is Key

Nature and Environment

The UBeeO test could be a game changer for beekeepers by helping them breed colonies that are resistant to disease.

Researchers Have Created Biodegradable Nails That Can Be Melted Down and Reused Again

Nature and Environment

“You can make a new nail, for sure, but also a coaster for your coffee cup,” one of the co-creators said.

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