Science

Inside mRNA: The Molecule at the Heart of Vaccines

In the battle against the coronavirus, one molecule has taken center stage: mRNA. This remarkable messenger molecule has become the…

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Nobel Prize Honors Pioneers of mRNA Vaccine Revolution

In a groundbreaking announcement, the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or…

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From Fulminated Mercury to Ricin: The Science Behind Breaking Bad

AMC's Breaking Bad may have left a lasting impression on viewers, especially when it comes to the science behind the…

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Your Wrist: The Crystal Ball for Disease Prediction?

A recent study conducted by researchers at Penn Medicine sheds light on the potential of using continuous wrist temperature monitoring…

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Autism and Pregnancy: Is There a Connection to Diet Soda Consumption?

Drinking diet sodas and consuming aspartame-sweetened beverages daily during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of autism in…

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How to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attacks

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with approximately 697,000 deaths each year attributed to…

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Remembering Sir Ian Wilmut: The Man Who Cloned Dolly and Changed Science Forever

Renowned British embryologist Sir Ian Wilmut, who famously cloned the sheep Dolly, has passed away at the age of 79.…

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How Snakes Manage to Eat Meals Bigger Than Their Heads

A small African snake has been discovered to possess the incredible ability to consume meals that are many times larger…

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Lessons in Structural Engineering from the Tragedy of 9/11

The devastating events of 9/11 had a profound impact globally. The unthinkable act of violence that occurred on that day…

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The Science of Earthquake Origins: Understanding the Causes

Earthquakes occur when there is a sudden movement along faults within the Earth. This movement releases stored-up energy in the…

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