Whenever we pick up a prescription medication, we see its name printed on the label—sildenafil, fluoxetine, alprazolam, or sertraline, for example. But have you ever wondered how those names are developed? Choosing what to call a…
Category: 9. Sci-Tech
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Massive happiness study: Tuesdays and mornings are best. People love routine
Researchers suggest adjusting mental health support services to match fluctuating needs throughout the day.Continue Reading
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How a dying anglerfish became the darling of social media
In February, researchers from conservation organisation Condrik Tenerife were about two…
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Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections
Social scientist Kasley Killam has always been fascinated by the science of human connection. In college, for instance, she once decided to conduct a personal experiment and perform an act of kindness everyday for 108 days. At the Harvard T.H….
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Juice-only diets linked to harmful microbiome changes, study finds
A recent study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine revealed that following a diet based solely on vegetable and fruit juices—even for just three days—can be harmful to health, leading to…
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3.5-billion-year-old crater found in Australia’s Pilbara region
A team of Australian scientists from Curtin University uncovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact site—a 3.47 billion-year-old crater in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia. The discovery pushes back the record for the…
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Vast network of canals found underneath world’s first city in Mesopotamia
Archaeologists have uncovered a vast network of canals underneath the world’s oldest city…
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‘Stand up’: Scientists launch major protest against ‘devastating attacks’ by Trump administration
Scientists are banding together for a major rally in the face of the Trump administration’s…
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Self-aware AI robots can now learn the same way humans do
For years, robots have relied on pre-programmed instructions and complex simulations to function. But now, scientists have developed self-aware robots that can learn and adapt in real time, just like humans.
Instead of relying on…
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If Ukraine Loses Starlink, Here Are the Best Alternatives
For years, Ukrainian officials have hinted that they are working on Starlink alternatives. But the truth is, there aren’t many options on the table.
The one most discussed is OneWeb, a satellite communications network owned by Eutelsat, a…
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