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Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say

Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say

Watch: Large fireball seen shooting across sky over Southeastern US A meteorite that crashed into a home in the US is older than planet Earth, scientists have said. The object flew through the skies in broad daylight before exploding across the state of Georgia on 26 June, Nasa confirmed. Researchers at the University of Georgia examined a fragment of the …

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Scientists Discover an Organism That Defies All Rules of Life!

Scientists Discover an Organism That Defies All Rules of Life!

In a groundbreaking study published in BioRxiv, researchers have unveiled a mysterious microbe that forces us to rethink what it means to be alive. The study, led by Ryo Harada and his colleagues, introduces Sukunaarchaeum mirabile, a novel organism discovered in DNA samples taken from plankton near Japan’s coast. Unlike anything scientists have encountered before, Sukunaarchaeum offers profound insights into …

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Scientists pinpoint age when body and tissues start aging rapidly

Scientists pinpoint age when body and tissues start aging rapidly

Share on PinterestThe human body experiences rapid changes around age 50, according to a new study. Maskot/Getty Images Past studies show that human aging doesn’t necessarily happen at the same pace throughout our life. There is still much to discover about the aging process, especially when it comes to how it impacts the body’s organs. A new study found that …

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Scientists issue warning after uncovering alarming data from mountain summit — here’s what you need to know

Scientists issue warning after uncovering alarming data from mountain summit — here’s what you need to know

Researchers were shocked to discover that a weather station at the top of the Greenland ice sheet had registered temperatures approaching the melting point in mid-July, according to MKweather.com. With 8% of the world’s freshwater locked in its ice, the melting of the Greenland ice sheet would result in a cataclysmic 24 feet of sea level rise around the world, …

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Scientists discover amino acid switch that turns fat into a calorie-burning furnace

Scientists discover amino acid switch that turns fat into a calorie-burning furnace

Consuming fewer calories is largely accepted as a way to improve health and lose weight, but a recently published study in Nature Metabolism points to a specific sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine as a key component in weight loss. In the study “Cysteine depletion triggers adipose tissue thermogenesis and weight loss,” researchers discovered that when study participants restricted their calorie intake, …

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Scientists Say This Popular Vegetable May Raise Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Scientists Say This Popular Vegetable May Raise Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

New research found that eating potatoes prepared a certain way may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. Specifically, eating French fries often may add to your risk. Here, experts explain the findings and how to incorporate potatoes into a blood sugar-friendly diet. Vegetables are a crucial part of your overall nutrition, but the way they’re prepared matters. New research …

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