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Sharks in the Bahamas are consuming substances including caffeine, painkillers and even cocaine, according to a new study by marine scientists who say it could potentially impact the animals' health and behavior.The research team, made...

In certain corners of the internet, peptides can fix just about anything.Some popular videos claim they can help repair DNA, offer nerve relief and accelerate wound healing. Others promise shiny hair and lower stress levels....

NASA is hitting the accelerator on space missions and moon trips in the hopes of achieving some big firsts — a permanent moon base and an interplanetary spacecraft harnessing nuclear propulsion.Over the next seven years, the agency is planning...

Batteries that use solid metal as their charge-carrying electrolyte could potentially be a safer and far more...

Active Surfaces, a startup based on solar-energy technologies rooted in MIT research, is well on its way...

A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilet of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still being used to make pinot noir wine, scientists said Tuesday.The seed reveals that people in...

2 Min Read NASA Research Proposes Technology to Seek Earth-Like Exoplanets Credits: KISSAs NASA seeks to understand the mysteries of the universe, the agency is advancing technologies to locate and explore Earth-like planets far beyond our solar system. A key element...

Artificial intelligence holds promise for helping doctors diagnose patients and personalize treatment options. However, an international group...

If giant rainforest mantises went to kindergarten, little girl mantises wouldn’t look any bigger and stronger than the little boy mantises. Not until the end of mantis high school would lady mantises become the bigger sex. Then, female hunting...

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