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PhysicsFaint gravitational waves could soon be on LIGO’s radar
In a few years, LIGO could detect hints of faint gravitational waves from black holes too far away to be seen directly.
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AnimalsLethal bat disease moves west
For the first time, the bat-killing white-nose syndrome shows up west of the Rockies.
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AnimalsWhite-nose bat disease jumps the Rockies to Washington state
For the first time, the bat-killing white-nose syndrome shows up west of the Rockies.
By Susan Milius -
Health & MedicineGlobal obesity rates continue to climb
Despite public health campaigns, the worldwide prevalence of obesity is on the rise, an analysis of BMI data suggest.
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Health & MedicineMachine makes drugs on demand
A new drug-making system rapidly produces a variety of medications on demand.
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Health & MedicineFridge-sized contraption makes drugs on demand
A new drug-making system rapidly produces a variety of medications on demand.
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LifeZika structure mapped for first time
The newly solved structure of Zika offers scientists clues on how to combat the virus.
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AstronomyOdd white dwarf found with mostly oxygen atmosphere
A white dwarf that has been stripped of its hydrogen and helium provides a rare peek inside the core of a dead massive star.
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NeuroscienceNerve cell links severed in early stages of Alzheimer’s
Nerve cell connections may be trimmed too much in early stages of Alzheimer’s.
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AnimalsAncient snake wore green
Scientists have reconstructed the skin coloration of a fossilized snake that’s about 10 million years old.
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AnimalsGreen was this ancient snake’s signature color
Scientists have reconstructed the skin coloration of a fossilized snake that’s about 10 million years old.
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Health & MedicineEnvironment still tied to MS risk
50 years ago, scientists reported a possible connection between the environment and multiple sclerosis risk.