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Researchers examine the decline in average body temperature among healthy adults over the past...
In the nearly two centuries since German physician Carl Wunderlich established 98.6°F (37 C) as the standard "normal" body temperature, it has been used...
Physicists circumvent centuries-old theory to cancel magnetic fields
A team of scientists including two physicists at the University of Sussex has found a way to circumvent a 178-year old theory which means...
Lab-on-a-chip devices could dramatically reduce COVID-19 detection times
Newly developed biosensor devices linked to smartphones could help medical practitioners dramatically cut down the real-time detection rates in the battle against COVID-19 and...
Bison engravings in Spanish caves reveal a common art culture across ancient Europe
Recently discovered rock art from caves in Northern Spain represents an artistic cultural style common across ancient Europe, but previously unknown from the Iberian...
Astronomers discover activity on distant planetary object
Centaurs are minor planets believed to have originated in the Kuiper Belt in the outer solar system. They sometimes have comet-like features such as...
Solved: the mystery of how dark matter in galaxies is distributed
The gravitational force in the Universe under which it has evolved from a state almost uniform at the Big Bang until now, when matter...
For the first time, scientists demonstrate self-repair mechanism in cells
As cells bump into each other, forces cause them to move and shake, or even sometimes rupture.
"Cells are constantly generating forces and responding to...
Butterfly color diversity due to female preferences
Butterflies have long captured our attention due to their amazing color diversity. But why are they so colorful? A new publication led by researchers...
Galaxies in the infant universe were surprisingly mature
Massive galaxies were already much more mature in the early universe than previously expected. This was shown by an international team of astronomers who...
Geologists simulate soil conditions to help grow plants on Mars
Humankind's next giant step may be onto Mars. But before those missions can begin, scientists need to make scores of breakthrough advances, including learning...
Wrinkled ‘super pea’ could be added to foods to reduce diabetes risk
A type of wrinkled 'super pea' may help control blood sugar levels and could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a new...
