health & fitness
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Harnessing incoherence to make sense of real-world networks
A new way of describing the connections in real-world systems such as food webs or social networks could lead to better methods for predicting and...
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Cans or bottles: What's better for a fresh, stable beer?
The flavor of beer begins to change as soon as it's packaged, prompting a debate among afficionados: Does the beverage stay fresher in a bottle or...
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A sowing, pruning, and harvesting robot for SynecocultureTM farming
Synecoculture, a new farming method, involves growing mixed plant species together in high density. However, it requires complex operation since...
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Personality, satisfaction linked throughout adult lifespan
Certain personality traits are associated with satisfaction in life, and despite the changes people may experience in social roles and...
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DART VADAR harnesses the force of enzymes for better RNA drugs
Gene therapy has been heralded as the new frontier of medicine, but there are still many limitations to current technologies; among them, how to...
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Another crystalline layer on crystal surface as a precursor of crystal-to-crystal transition
Ice surfaces have a thin layer of water below its melting temperature of 0 degrees Celsius. Such premelting phenomenon is important for skating and...
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Rivers and streams in the Andean Cordillera are hot spots for greenhouse gases emissions
Researchers show that rivers in the Andean mountains contribute 35% and 72% of riverine emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and methane (CH4 ) in...
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Losing key type of pancreatic cell may contribute to diabetes
Multiple types of beta cells produce insulin in the pancreas, helping to balance blood sugar levels. Losing a particularly productive type of beta...
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3D-printed revolving devices can sense how they are moving
Researchers created a system that enables makers to incorporate sensors directly into rotational mechanisms with only one pass in a 3D printer....
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Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer
A research team has identified a set of biomarkers that could help distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are likely to develop into cancer or...
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Can ChatGPT be counted on?
Chatbots and artificial intelligence are increasingly becoming more popular to answer questions about health. Researchers studied one of these...
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3D radar scan provides clues about threats to iconic Alaskan glacier
Mapping a large coastal glacier in Alaska revealed that its bulk sits below sea level and is undercut by channels, making it vulnerable to...