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Scientists finally solve mystery of strange “golden orb” found 2 miles deep

A strange object known as the “golden orb” puzzled scientists and captured public attention after it was collected during a 2023 NOAA expedition. More than

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Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study

A major new study published in Nature Health has found a strong connection between environmental exposure to agricultural pesticides and an increased risk of cancer.

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Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds

A new study from the Medical University of South Carolina is raising fresh concerns about fish oil supplements, especially for people who experience repeated mild

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NASA scientist says a mysterious “fifth force” may be hiding in our solar system

Science advances by proposing ideas and then trying to prove them wrong. This process becomes especially challenging when dealing with the Universe on its largest

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Stunning 132 million-year-old dinosaur tracks are rewriting history

Southern Africa is famous for its rich record of prehistoric life, including dinosaurs. But around 182 million years ago, massive volcanic eruptions spread lava across

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For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression

Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells function differently in people with depression. The findings,

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Scientists stunned as JWST finds ice clouds on a giant alien planet

Astronomers have identified something surprising on a distant gas giant: water ice clouds. The discovery was made by a team led by Elisabeth Matthews at

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95% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death

Here is a substantially reworded, engagement-optimized version for a general audience, with the original facts preserved and a light update in context. Scientists at UC

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After 200 years scientists finally crack the “dolomite problem”

For more than two centuries, scientists tried and failed to grow dolomite in the lab under conditions thought to match how it forms in nature.

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Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power

Extra virgin olive oil has long been a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart and metabolic health. Now, new research suggests it