Northwestern scientists have conducted a new study to see if living near green spaces, like parks and areas with a lot of plants, can affect how our bodies age and contribute to overall healthy aging.
Social Sciences
Jul 3, 2023
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Scientists have observed for the first time the faint ripples caused by the motion of black holes that are gently stretching and squeezing everything in the universe.
Astronomy
Jul 2, 2023
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In June 2021, the "heat dome" that struck the Pacific Northwest sent temperatures in Seattle to an unprecedented 107° Fahrenheit and set 128 all-time high temperature records across the state. The event was partly due to ...
Environment
Jun 27, 2023
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DNA can mimic protein functions by folding into elaborate, three-dimensional structures, according to a study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 21, 2023
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Hidden beneath the waves of coastal waters lies an important member of the marine food chain—seagrasses. These marine meadows are in many ways the unsung heroes of the ocean, benefiting humans and the planet by producing ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 21, 2023
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Specially designed gardens could reduce the amount of a toxic chemical associated with tires entering our waterways by more than 90 percent, new research shows.
Plants & Animals
Jun 21, 2023
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When the mercury rises, does your anxiety rise with it? If so, you are not alone. According to the UK's Office for National Statistics, three-quarters of British people are worried about climate change and 43% claim to experience ...
Environment
Jun 20, 2023
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Using the Green Bank Telescope (GBT), astronomers from Columbia University and the University of California Berkeley have detected a new binary millisecond pulsar. The newly found pulsar, designated PSR J0212+5321, belongs ...
The bright lights of big cities are wonders of the modern world; intended to help us work, stay safe and enjoy the world around us long after the sun has set. While artificial light has been great for increasing human productivity, ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 13, 2023
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Researchers are working on sustainable technology to harvest solar power in space—which could supplement life support systems on the moon and Mars.
Space Exploration
Jun 10, 2023
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