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here's been a new development in the care and prevention of Alzheimer's Disease.
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In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone
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Colorful electric brain and a smiling woman.

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Iceberg and active volcano

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Stanford researchers announce breakthrough drug that can reduce autism symptoms

"They've pinpointed a specific part of the brain that drives autism spectrum disorder behaviors."

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Scientists stunned after discovering gigantic missing blob of water in the Atlantic Ocean

The mass of water stretches from the tip of Brazil to the Gulf of Guinea.

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Scientists reveal saltwater crocodile migrated thousands of miles by learning how to surf

"They've developed a brilliant method to overcome their poor swimming ability."

Himalayas, tectonic plates, Indian Plate, Eurasian Plate, geology, plate tectonics, continental drift, mountain formation, Mount Everest, Tibetan Plateau, helium study, Stanford research, AGU 2023, delamination, seismic activity, earthquake risk, geodynamic research, Bhutan springs, Earth science, mantle rocks
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One of the biggest countries is starting to split into two, a new study discovers

'We didn’t know continents could behave this way and that is (...) fundamental,' says geodynamicist.

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Geologists stunned to discover part of the Earth that disappeared 20 million years ago

The mega-plate, which is a surprise discovery, disappeared some 20 million years ago after a series of subduction processes.

black hole experiment, simulated black hole, Hawking radiation, quantum gravity, University of Amsterdam, quantum mechanics vs relativity, black hole laboratory study, glowing black hole, physics breakthrough
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Scientists created a black hole in a lab to test a theory—then it unexpectedly began glowing

This groundbreaking simulation could finally help scientists unravel the mysteries of real black holes.

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Legendary Nobel Prize winning physicist explains why intelligent people make the worst decisions

He was one of the smartest people alive and never afraid to admit when he was wrong.

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NASA found the 18 best plants  for naturally filtering the air in your home

When you're looking to create fresh air in a tiny living space, look no further than this NASA list.