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Scientists call for obesity to be renamed to improve treatment
‘Adequately addressing the disease requires distinguishing it clearly and unambiguously from high BMI’ » Read More
The form of exercise that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new study
Experiments with genetically modified mice reveal form of exercise that can help prevent condition » Read More
Drinking coffee gives ‘special’ boost to the brain beyond its caffeine content, study finds
While caffeinated drinks may have some effects, scientists say there are special benefits from coffee drinking » Read More
Deep-Sea Octopus Nursery Found Beneath The Waves Off Costa Rica
There are only three known sites where octopus mothers gather to brood. » Read More
Dolphin Mothers Use ‘Baby Talk’ With Their Calves, Scientists Learn
Similar to human moms, bottlenose dolphins use a kind of high-pitched baby talk with their little ones. » Read More
‘Watermelon Snow’ Is The Hot Thing In Utah Right Now
Hikers and camper liken the pinkish snow to flavored snow cones, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, or pink lemonade. » Read More
Passive scrolling on social media leads to anxiety and depression – new study
This compared to more active users of social media, researchers found. » Read More
Origin of mysterious giant ‘gravity hole’ in Indian Ocean unravelled
Sea level can be over 100 meters lower than global average in this section of Indian Ocean » Read More
Scientists develop smart gloves that could allow stroke patients to relearn to play the piano
The proof-of-concept device is able to ‘feel’ the difference between right and wrong movements » Read More
Virgin Galactic to launch its first commercial spaceflight
Thirteen scientific research experiments will be conducted during the 90-minute flight. » Read More