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Space or stress? Astronauts in orbit are a little bit dumber, study shows

Processing speed, working memory, and attention, slowed down during the astronauts’ time in orbit.

Israeli-led consortium publishes groundbreaking cell-by-cell Atlas of the human body

"When things go wrong, they go wrong with our cells first and foremost," said biologist Aviv Regev.

Researchers create ‘biocooperative’ material showing bone-healing potential of blood

Nottingham scientists create a 'biocooperative' material from patients' blood to repair bones and boost healing, published in Advanced Materials. Led by Prof. Alvaro Mata.

Controlling blood sugar may slow brain aging

One’s chronological age is the number of years lived, while brain age indicates the brain’s actual health. They are often not identical.

Kenyan lesser mealworm larvae can digest polystyrene, study reveals

Researchers at icipe discover larvae of Alphitobius diaperinus degrade plastic with gut bacteria.

Experts advise: Make sitting on the toilet as boring as possible

Experts recommend limiting time on the toilet to no more than 5 to 10 minutes.

Consistent bedtimes help children better regulate emotions and behavior, research finds

Researchers emphasize that regular sleep schedules may outweigh sleep duration and quality in children's development.

Rendezvous with a comet: 10 years to the historic Philae comet landing

On 12 November 2014, after a 10-year journey, the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission's lander Philae made space exploration history.

Researchers create ‘zombie duck drones’ to monitor wildlife

They researchers used parts from taxidermied pheasants and mallards to create flapping-wing drones and swimming robots.

40 years ago gophers were dropped into a post-apocalyptic scene. They changed everything

In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated local ecosystems, covering 22,000 square miles with 540 million tons of ash and turning the landscape barren.

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