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Patterns sculpted by physics: Evolution as revealed by turtle scales
In most vertebrates, skin appendages such as hair, feathers, or scales originate from placodes—small, specialized skin ...
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NIH scientists sign Bethesda Declaration to protect biomedical science through Trump administration
The declaration says that under the Trump administration, the National Institutes of Health has been forced to politicize and stigmatize important research.
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Scientists detect signs of a hidden planet in our solar system
Beyond the edge of Neptune, a distant realm of icy debris known as the Kuiper Belt stretches deep into space. This frozen ...
NIH employees publish ‘Bethesda Declaration’ in dissent of Trump administration policies
Staffers at the US National Institutes of Health published a letter of dissent, taking issue with what they see as the ...
In Taxicab Geometry, Pi Equals 4 and Circles Aren’t Round
In some real-world settings, taxicab geometry is more convenient, and more relevant, than Euclidean geometry. Engineers use it when planning the most efficient paths for robots to take when navigating ...
Chiefs Wanted To Re-Sign DT Tershawn Wharton
The Chiefs wanted to re-sign DT Tershawn Wharton but could not match the offer he received from the Panthers in free agency.
What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon
This type of hallucination is a hallmark for many people with sleep paralysis.
Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends
Allergies are a common and tricky problem in pets, caused by various things such as pollen, dust, mold, chemicals and food.
A surprising study found hints of biological activity on a distant planet. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story
As astronomers study an exoplanet called K2-18b, conflicting research reveals how difficult it is to find evidence of life ...