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Plant Seeds Do Something Incredible When The Sound of Rain Strikes
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Plant Seeds Do Something Incredible When The Sound of Rain Strikes

Plant seeds can sense the vibrations generated by falling raindrops and respond by waking from their state of dormancy to welcome the water, new research shows.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · 3 hours ago

Ancient Egyptian Mummy Found Wrapped In Something Never Seen Before
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https://www.sciencealert.com/ancient-egyptian-mummy-found-wrapped-in-something-never-seen-before
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Found Wrapped In Something Never Seen Before

Here's something archaeologists don't see every day, or indeed ever: An ancient Egyptian mummy with an excerpt from the classic Greek text the Iliad plastered to its abdomen.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 12 hours ago

One Type of Exercise Can Give You Better Results With Less Effort, Expert Says
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https://www.sciencealert.com/one-type-of-exercise-can-give-you-better-results-with-less-effort-expert-says
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One Type of Exercise Can Give You Better Results With Less Effort, Expert Says

Exercising smarter rather than harder could lead to more effective muscle training, offering those of us short on time or energy an alternative way to maximize gains from workouts.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · 14 hours ago

A New Atlas Reveals Hidden Details of The Human Body Like Never Before
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https://www.sciencealert.com/the-human-organ-atlas-reveals-the-human-body-in-unprecedented-detail
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A New Atlas Reveals Hidden Details of The Human Body Like Never Before

A pioneering project has revealed the human body like never before, from entire organs down to cellular structures, with unprecedented precision on the scale of a single micron – about 50 times thinner than a strand of human hair.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · yesterday

Urban Birds Appear to Fear Women More Than Men, But Why?
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https://www.sciencealert.com/urban-birds-appear-to-fear-women-more-than-men-but-why
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Urban Birds Appear to Fear Women More Than Men, But Why?

Male birdwatchers may have an unexpected advantage when sneaking in for a close-up in a city park.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 2 days ago

The Roots of Dementia Trace Back All The Way to Childhood, Experts Reveal
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https://www.sciencealert.com/the-roots-of-dementia-trace-back-all-the-way-to-childhood-experts-reveal
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The Roots of Dementia Trace Back All The Way to Childhood, Experts Reveal

Dementia is often associated with older people, but it doesn't just appear out of nowhere.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · 2 days ago

Scientists Develop New Antibody For Virus That Infects 95% of People
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https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-develop-new-antibody-for-virus-that-infects-95-of-people
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Scientists Develop New Antibody For Virus That Infects 95% of People

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the world's most common viruses, thought to be lurking in 95 percent of adults.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 2 days ago

Omega-3 Supplements May Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline, Scientists Warn
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https://www.sciencealert.com/omega-3-supplements-may-increase-risk-of-cognitive-decline-scientists-warn
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Omega-3 Supplements May Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline, Scientists Warn

Nutritional supplements are exploding in popularity, but some experts remain skeptical of the numerous health claims surrounding these pills and their safety at high dosages.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 2 days ago

Humans And Animals Are Facing a Hidden Fertility Crisis, Scientists Warn
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https://www.sciencealert.com/humans-and-animals-are-facing-a-hidden-fertility-crisis-scientists-warn
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Humans And Animals Are Facing a Hidden Fertility Crisis, Scientists Warn

The world is now swimming in so many synthetic chemicals, some scientists think we have already breached our planet's safe limit.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 2 days ago

This Week in Science: Fussy Cats, Ghostly Sounds, And Much More!
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https://www.sciencealert.com/this-week-in-science-fussy-cats-ghostly-sounds-and-much-more
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This Week in Science: Fussy Cats, Ghostly Sounds, And Much More!

This week in science: Why your cat won't eat; a possible explanation for why some places feel haunted; a simulated end of the Universe; and much more! Scientists Reveal The Optimal Amount of Sleep to Lower Dementia Risk [caption id="attachment_199209" align="alignnone" width="642"] (Mladen Zivkovic/iStock/Getty Images)[/caption] A major review study has pinpointed the optimal amount of sleep to reduce your dementia risk: seven to eight hours per night.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · 3 days ago

Immune Cells 'Remember' Obesity Long After Weight Loss, Study Finds
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https://www.sciencealert.com/immune-cells-remember-obesity-long-after-weight-loss-study-finds
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Immune Cells 'Remember' Obesity Long After Weight Loss, Study Finds

Defeating obesity is rarely easy.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · 3 days ago

New Tool Lets You Trace Where Your Backyard Was 320 Million Years Ago
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https://www.sciencealert.com/new-tool-lets-you-trace-where-your-backyard-was-320-million-years-ago
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New Tool Lets You Trace Where Your Backyard Was 320 Million Years Ago

Ever wondered where in the world your backyard was, within the ancient supercontinent of Pangaea? Now, you can find out for yourself.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 3 days ago

Large Twin Study Reveals a Surprise About Narcissism
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https://www.sciencealert.com/large-twin-study-reveals-a-surprise-about-narcissism
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Large Twin Study Reveals a Surprise About Narcissism

It's entirely normal and healthy to be a little self-involved from time to time.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 3 days ago

AI Can Spot Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Diagnosis, Study Finds
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https://www.sciencealert.com/ai-can-spot-pancreatic-cancer-years-before-diagnosis-study-finds
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AI Can Spot Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Diagnosis, Study Finds

Pancreatic cancer is on course to be the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the US by 2030, in part because 85 percent of cases aren't diagnosed until the disease has spread.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 4 days ago

Yawning Does Something Unexpected in Your Brain, MRI Scans Reveal
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https://www.sciencealert.com/yawning-does-something-unexpected-in-your-brain-mri-scans-reveal
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Yawning Does Something Unexpected in Your Brain, MRI Scans Reveal

Yawning has an unusual and unexpected effect on the flow of fluid protecting the brain, a recent study reveals, though it's not yet clear what the impact of this shift might be.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 4 days ago

Most People Develop Diverticulosis in Their Gut by The Age of 80… So What Is It?
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https://www.sciencealert.com/most-people-develop-diverticulosis-in-their-gut-by-the-age-of-80-so-what-is-it
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Most People Develop Diverticulosis in Their Gut by The Age of 80... So What Is It?

It's easy to see your body aging on the outside – wrinkles, dark spots, gray hair, the whole shebang – but as we grow older, our insides also inevitably change.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · 4 days ago

Africa Is Splitting Apart Faster Than We Thought, Forming a New Ocean
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https://www.sciencealert.com/africa-is-splitting-apart-faster-than-we-thought-forming-a-new-ocean
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Africa Is Splitting Apart Faster Than We Thought, Forming a New Ocean

Geologists have discovered that the African continent will split apart sooner than we thought.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · 4 days ago

We Outlasted Neanderthals Thanks to One Key Difference, Study Suggests
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https://www.sciencealert.com/we-outlasted-neanderthals-thanks-to-one-key-difference-study-suggests
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We Outlasted Neanderthals Thanks to One Key Difference, Study Suggests

More than 40,000 years ago, the European continent was home to two human lineages: our direct ancestors, Homo sapiens, and our cousins, the Neanderthals.

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@ciencia@mastodon.online · 4 days ago

Scorpions Reinforce Their Deadly Claws And Stingers With Heavy Metals
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https://www.sciencealert.com/scorpions-reinforce-their-deadly-claws-and-stingers-with-heavy-metals
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Scorpions Reinforce Their Deadly Claws And Stingers With Heavy Metals

Armed with stingers and pincers, scorpions sport some of the most formidable weapons in the animal kingdom – weapons which, it turns out, are reinforced with heavy metals.

Scientia

@ciencia@mastodon.online · 4 days ago

Scientists Reveal Why Breast Cancer Risk Rises With Age
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https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-reveal-why-breast-cancer-risk-rises-with-age
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Scientists Reveal Why Breast Cancer Risk Rises With Age

A woman's breast tissue undergoes dramatic changes as it ages, creating an environment where cancer cells are more likely to flourish, a new study has found.