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ASX Gold Shares Plunge After US Election Results Spark Market Volatility

The Australian sharemarket traded slightly lower on Thursday morning, despite a rally on Wall Street overnight, as investors digest the...

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Scientists Discover a New Pathway for Stress-Induced Glucose Release: How Your Body Fights Stress by Boosting Sugar Levels

When we encounter stress, our bodies go into overdrive, releasing a surge of glucose into the bloodstream to provide us...

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The Illusion of AGI: Is Artificial General Intelligence a Mirage or the Dawn of a Post-Cognitive Era?

As artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated by the day, the notion of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) looms large—a machine that...

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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Discovery of Tiny Molecules That Control Genes

The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their work...

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Earth's New Mini-Moon: A Tiny Asteroid Will Orbit Our Planet for Two Months

Earth is set to play host to a visiting “mini-moon.” An asteroid is expected to swing by Earth next week,...

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Moon's Hidden Water: A Game Changer for Future Lunar Missions?

The Moon might be a bit of a dark horse when it comes to water. While it appears dry and...

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River Pollution: The Surprising Good News You Won't Hear From The Media

Public outrage over river pollution has been heartening to see. Over the past few years, stories about sewage contamination in...

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Ozone Hole Shrinks: Is This Finally the Beginning of the End for the Ozone Layer?

The ozone layer, a vital shield protecting Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, has been facing a critical threat...

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Global Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Market: A Growing Trend Fueled by Health Benefits

The global medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by rising consumer awareness of its health benefits. MCT...

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Feline Coronavirus Transmission Between Domestic and Wild Cats: New Research Offers Clues

A new study from College of Veterinary Medicine researchers finds the first genetic evidence of feline coronavirus (FCoV) transmission between...

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Floating Solar: Can This Emerging Tech Power Our Future?

Renewable energy is an abundant resource, but the transition to a world powered by renewables presents its own set of...

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Orcas May Be Ramming Boats For Target Practice, Scientists Suggest

Experts have a new theory about why orcas are targeting sailboats in the Iberian Peninsula — they're using them to...

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Aliens May Have No Days or Nights, and Sleep Is Out of the Question

Do aliens sleep? You may take sleep for granted, but research shows that many planets on which life can evolve...

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Palm Oil: The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Kitchen? 5 Reasons To Stop Consuming It Now

Palm oil, a ubiquitous ingredient in many processed foods, has been lauded for its versatility and affordability. However, a growing...

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The Rise of AI in Healthcare: Transforming Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Care

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering groundbreaking solutions to age-old challenges. From revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment to enhancing...

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Scientists Turn Mice Transparent Using Yellow Food Dye: Could This Be the Future of Medical Diagnosis?

The news has spread like wildfire, seemingly more fantastical than scientific reality. An American research team has discovered a remarkably...

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Clouds: The Biggest Unknown in Predicting Climate Change

Clouds can trap heat or reflect it away from Earth, making their impact on global warming extraordinarily hard to predict....

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Giant Peanut-Shaped Asteroid Is Hurtling Towards Earth: Are We in Danger?

The world of science is once again buzzing with excitement. A giant peanut-shaped asteroid, named 2024 JV33, is making its...

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Tiny Asteroid Lights Up Sky Over Philippines: 9th Ever Spotted Before Impact

A roughly 1-meter (3-foot) asteroid burned up in Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines near Luzon Island early Wednesday afternoon, according...

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Primary Cells Market to Reach US$1.8 Billion by 2030: Driven by Personalized Medicine and Advancements in 3D Cell Culture

The global market for Primary Cells is experiencing a significant surge, driven by the increasing demand for more physiologically relevant...

Scientists Uncover Chain Reaction That Reshaped Earth's Evolution: Gondwana's Breakup and the Rise of 'Dead Zones'

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ASX Gold Shares Plunge After US Election Results Spark Market Volatility

Scientists Discover a New Pathway for Stress-Induced Glucose Release: How Your Body Fights Stress by Boosting Sugar Levels

The Illusion of AGI: Is Artificial General Intelligence a Mirage or the Dawn of a Post-Cognitive Era?

Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Discovery of Tiny Molecules That Control Genes

Earth's New Mini-Moon: A Tiny Asteroid Will Orbit Our Planet for Two Months

Moon's Hidden Water: A Game Changer for Future Lunar Missions?

River Pollution: The Surprising Good News You Won't Hear From The Media

Ozone Hole Shrinks: Is This Finally the Beginning of the End for the Ozone Layer?

Global Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Market: A Growing Trend Fueled by Health Benefits

Feline Coronavirus Transmission Between Domestic and Wild Cats: New Research Offers Clues

Floating Solar: Can This Emerging Tech Power Our Future?

Orcas May Be Ramming Boats For Target Practice, Scientists Suggest

Aliens May Have No Days or Nights, and Sleep Is Out of the Question

Palm Oil: The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Kitchen? 5 Reasons To Stop Consuming It Now

The Rise of AI in Healthcare: Transforming Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Care

Scientists Turn Mice Transparent Using Yellow Food Dye: Could This Be the Future of Medical Diagnosis?

Clouds: The Biggest Unknown in Predicting Climate Change

Giant Peanut-Shaped Asteroid Is Hurtling Towards Earth: Are We in Danger?

Tiny Asteroid Lights Up Sky Over Philippines: 9th Ever Spotted Before Impact

Primary Cells Market to Reach US$1.8 Billion by 2030: Driven by Personalized Medicine and Advancements in 3D Cell Culture

Scientists Uncover Chain Reaction That Reshaped Earth's Evolution: Gondwana's Breakup and the Rise of 'Dead Zones'

Dodo Bird Was Actually Fast and Powerful: New Research Debunks Myth

Scientists Create a 'CO2 Sponge' From Wood That Could Replace Plastic and Fight Climate Change

Scientists Discover a New Way Mitochondria Clean Themselves: Tiny Vesicles Remove Damaged Parts

Celebrate National Dog Day with These Must-Read Books About Our Canine Companions

Africa's Baobab Trees: Thriving Despite Climate Change, But Facing Other Threats

New Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease: More Accurate Than Doctors, but Should You Get One?

Harvard Professor Proposes 'Black Hole Moon' for Unlimited Power, Could Be Sign of Advanced Aliens

Nanocellulose Market to Explode: $2.7 Billion by 2033, Driven by Packaging and Biomedical Demand

Carbon Capture: Is It the Solution to Climate Change or a Distant Dream?

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