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Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...
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Study Reveals How Brain Divides Continuous Experiences into 'Movie Scenes'
New research shows that the brain organises daily experiences into segments, much like scenes in a movie. The study reveals that memory boundaries are not solely determined by external factors, but also by personal priorities and interpretations. The findings indicate that we have more control over how we perceive and recall experiences than previo...
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Daily Multivitamin Supplements Do Not Help You Live Longer, Study Finds
Taking daily multivitamins does not help people live longer and may actually increase the risk of early death, a new study has found.
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Human Bodies: Cells Age Faster Than Previously Thought, New Study Reveals
New research published in Aging Cell suggests that epigenetic clocks, used to measure biological age based on genetic modifications, may be less accurate due to daily variations.
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Antarctica's France-Sized Ice Shelf Makes Daily Jumps, Raising Icequake Concerns
The potential acceleration and eventual disintegration of the Ross Ice Shelf, leading to its movement into the sea, would have far-reaching consequences for ice coverage throughout the region.
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ESA Explains Astronaut Sleep Patterns Amid 16 Daily Sunrises, Sunsets
Sharing details, the European Space Agency elaborated on the routine followed by astronauts to maintain a semblance of normalcy amid their extraordinary environment.
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Scientists Find An Unexpected Player In Earth's Climate Cycles - Mars
Our existence is governed by natural cycles, from the daily rhythms of sleeping and eating, to longer patterns such as the turn of the seasons and the quadrennial round of leap years.
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Europa's Icy Shell Produces Enough Oxygen For A Million People Daily: Study
The ice-covered Jovian moon generates 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours - enough to keep a million humans breathing for a day.
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Scientists Uncover Universe's Brightest Object: A Black Hole Devouring A Sun Daily
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified the fastest-growing black hole ever documented, consuming the equivalent of one sun daily.
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More Than 10,000 Daily Naps: How Chinstrap Penguins Adapt And Survive
Chinstrap penguins in breeding were discovered to amass approximately 11 hours of sleep through the adoption of "micronaps," each lasting 4 seconds.
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Birth Control Pills May Impact Part Of Women's Brains Responsible For Decision-Making: Study
Researchers in Canada have suggested that daily contraceptives could alter women's brains and make them risk-takers.
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Swedish Woman With Bionic Hand Regains 80% Function And Sense Of Touch
With the advanced bionic hand she now possesses, Karin can successfully perform approximately 80 percent of her typical daily activities.
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Can Using Phone At Night Make You Fat? Here's What New Study Says
Researchers looked at fluctuation in daily appetite with a change in the body clock .
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New Weight-Loss Drug Also Lowers Cholesterol Despite High Fat Diet: Study
The researchers administered the drug to the obese mice on a daily basis, encapsulating it within the nanogel and delivering it via injections.
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Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...
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Study Reveals How Brain Divides Continuous Experiences into 'Movie Scenes'
New research shows that the brain organises daily experiences into segments, much like scenes in a movie. The study reveals that memory boundaries are not solely determined by external factors, but also by personal priorities and interpretations. The findings indicate that we have more control over how we perceive and recall experiences than previo...
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Daily Multivitamin Supplements Do Not Help You Live Longer, Study Finds
Taking daily multivitamins does not help people live longer and may actually increase the risk of early death, a new study has found.
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Human Bodies: Cells Age Faster Than Previously Thought, New Study Reveals
New research published in Aging Cell suggests that epigenetic clocks, used to measure biological age based on genetic modifications, may be less accurate due to daily variations.
-
Antarctica's France-Sized Ice Shelf Makes Daily Jumps, Raising Icequake Concerns
The potential acceleration and eventual disintegration of the Ross Ice Shelf, leading to its movement into the sea, would have far-reaching consequences for ice coverage throughout the region.
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ESA Explains Astronaut Sleep Patterns Amid 16 Daily Sunrises, Sunsets
Sharing details, the European Space Agency elaborated on the routine followed by astronauts to maintain a semblance of normalcy amid their extraordinary environment.
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Scientists Find An Unexpected Player In Earth's Climate Cycles - Mars
Our existence is governed by natural cycles, from the daily rhythms of sleeping and eating, to longer patterns such as the turn of the seasons and the quadrennial round of leap years.
-
Europa's Icy Shell Produces Enough Oxygen For A Million People Daily: Study
The ice-covered Jovian moon generates 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours - enough to keep a million humans breathing for a day.
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Scientists Uncover Universe's Brightest Object: A Black Hole Devouring A Sun Daily
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified the fastest-growing black hole ever documented, consuming the equivalent of one sun daily.
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More Than 10,000 Daily Naps: How Chinstrap Penguins Adapt And Survive
Chinstrap penguins in breeding were discovered to amass approximately 11 hours of sleep through the adoption of "micronaps," each lasting 4 seconds.
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Birth Control Pills May Impact Part Of Women's Brains Responsible For Decision-Making: Study
Researchers in Canada have suggested that daily contraceptives could alter women's brains and make them risk-takers.
-
Swedish Woman With Bionic Hand Regains 80% Function And Sense Of Touch
With the advanced bionic hand she now possesses, Karin can successfully perform approximately 80 percent of her typical daily activities.
-
Can Using Phone At Night Make You Fat? Here's What New Study Says
Researchers looked at fluctuation in daily appetite with a change in the body clock .
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New Weight-Loss Drug Also Lowers Cholesterol Despite High Fat Diet: Study
The researchers administered the drug to the obese mice on a daily basis, encapsulating it within the nanogel and delivering it via injections.
