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Strange Metal From Beyond Our Planet Spotted in Ancient Treasure Stash
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Strange Metal From Beyond Our Planet Spotted in Ancient Treasure Stash

More precious than gold.

The Surprising Point Where Video Gaming Stops Being Harmless
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The Surprising Point Where Video Gaming Stops Being Harmless

Researchers found a tipping point where too much gaming may start crowding out healthy habits. Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may start to affect young people’s eating habits, sleep quality, and body weight, according to new research led by Curtin University and published in Nutrition. The study involved 317 students [...]

'Pain sponge' derived from stem cells could soak up pain signals before they reach the brain
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'Pain sponge' derived from stem cells could soak up pain signals before they reach the brain

Scientists are developing a "sponge" that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially offering an alternative to painkillers.

Your Pet’s Flea Medicine Could Be Destroying the Planet
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Your Pet’s Flea Medicine Could Be Destroying the Planet

A popular class of flea and tick drugs for pets may be affecting insects in the wild. A newly published study in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry suggests that widely used flea and tick treatments for pets may have unintended effects beyond household animals. According to the research, these medications could enter natural environments and pose [...]

Arctic blast will bring 'life-threatening' temperatures and dump snow on 150 million Americans. But will it make the trees explode?
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Arctic blast will bring 'life-threatening' temperatures and dump snow on 150 million Americans. But will it make the trees explode?

An incoming Arctic blast will send temperatures plunging and trigger a massive and long-lasting winter storm. But will it trees explode?