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Scientists find how sperm and egg fuse together in new study

A new study uncovered how a sperm and an egg fuse together.

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What causes female hair loss and why is it still so misunderstood?

One-third of women will experience some form of hair loss in their lives, yet it remains a complex and under-researched diagnosis that leaves many women struggling psychologically.

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Two scientists awarded Nobel prize in physics for AI advancements

The award is the second of six Nobel Prizes to be announced this week and next.

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CERN at 70: Cradle of Higgs boson and World Wide Web celebrates legacy

Started in 1954, the 7,000 scientists at the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) are focused on the innovations and discoveries of the future.

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Green News

Microplastics can be breathed into your brain, new study shows

New research has revealed that plastic from everyday items has the ability to infiltrate the brain.

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Air pollution exposure tied to higher Parkinson's risks, study finds

Air pollution exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, as well as certain symptoms.

Tech News

AI chatbot can reduce conspiracy theorists' beliefs, study finds

Researchers highlighted the possibility for AI to refute each person’s specific arguments and to generate personalised content.

Health news

'Patients feel unheard': PCOS experts call out lack of research

Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common health conditions in women of reproductive age. Yet, there is little investment in research and little progress towards the improvement of symptoms and well-being of patients.

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1 in 10 French women smoke during pregnancy despite health risks

Smoking during pregnancy is linked to adverse health outcomes for mothers and their newborns, but quitting smoking cold turkey can be very difficult.

Tech News

Researchers have created an 'AI scientist'. Here's what it can do

Researchers at Sakana.AI, a Tokyo-based company, have worked on developing a large language model (LLM) designed specifically for scientific research.

Space

Volcanoes on the Moon still erupting when dinosaurs roamed the Earth

Evidence brought back by a Chinese mission to the Moon's surface shows that volcanic activity was being recorded much later than previously thought.

Health news

No link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk

The incidence of brain cancer has not risen in tandem with the rising popularity of cell phones since the mid-1990s, a landmark review has found.

Nutrition

Intermittent fasting may heal cells but leads to higher cancer risk

Intermittent fasting can boost the regenerative abilities of intestinal stem cells, a new study on mice showed, but it also had some downsides.

Tech News

Researchers develop 3D printed filter for ‘forever chemicals’ in water

Using 3D printing, researchers developed lattices which removed up to 75 per cent of PFOA, one of the most common forever chemicals.

Health news

Researchers increase lifespan of mice by ‘switching off’ a protein

In a new study, researchers diminished the hallmarks of ageing in mice by injecting them with the antibody of an inflammatory protein.

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Diabetes-reversing treatment boosts insulin-producing cells by 700%

A new preclinical study found a combination treatment that significantly increases insulin-producing cells, effectively reversing diabetes.

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New nasal spray could clear proteins in brain that cause Alzheimer's

The innovative treatment, which targets the build-up of harmful protein, showed promising results in improving brain function in old mice.

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How does early exposure to digital devices impact your children?

As early exposure to digital devices becomes increasingly common, experts explain how using them could hinder children's emotional development.

Nature

Flying hippos? Giant mammals are airborne for longer than you’d think

Despite their significant weight and size, scientists have found that hippos can actually leave the ground - for a limited time at least.

Nature

Ants can save their nestmates with considered amputations - here’s how

Brown Florida carpenter ants were discovered to have surgery skills previously considered exclusive to humans.