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S. Korean scientists at the Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences/ Technology found that gut bacterial composition is linked to coronary artery disease, identifying 15 bacterial species and pathways tied to inflammation and disease progression.
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Neither cholesterol nor tobacco: Scientists discover a new factor behind heart disease
Researchers in South Korea have found that bacterial species can be linked to heart problems.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo developed a sensor that detects toxic amines in water by emitting light signals. It is powered by flow, so no external power is needed. This could enable rapid pollution monitoring in remote areas. #WaterQuality #Chemistry

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Flow-powered pollution sensor detects toxic amines in water
With pollution levels rising, the need to quickly check water quality has become more urgent than ever. Traditional monitoring systems often rely on expensive bulky equipment with operational difficul...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Researchers at RTI International found PFAS in 80% of U.S. beer samples. These chemicals don't break down. They bioaccumulate and increase risks of cancer, liver damage, immune dysfunction, and hormonal disruption. All from contaminated water sources. #science #water

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Hold the PFAS, Pass the Beer: Forever Chemicals in Water Contribute to PFAS in Beer
RTI’s new study found PFAS in most beers tested, especially near contaminated water sources, raising concerns about exposure to forever chemicals.
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May 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Unpredictable light exposure in early life disrupts natural molecular sex differences in birds, especially harming females. This shows how environmental stress can alter biological development. #Science #Ornathology #Birds #Biology #Pollution #Light

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Unpredictable light exposure disrupts biological sex differences in birds
Light helps us wake up, keeps us alert, and guides our sleep. But what happens when light becomes erratic? As a researcher studying molecular biology and animal stress responses, I've been fascinated ...
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May 9, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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NASA faces a 24% budget cut, shifting focus to Moon and Mars missions. At the same time, a Trump executive order accelerates deep-sea mining, raising environmental concerns. #Science #Environment #ClimateCrisis #Ocean

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Cuts To NASA And A Fast-Track For Deep Sea Mining
Proposed budget cuts for NASA would jeopardize space research. And an executive order could change the political tides for deep sea mining.
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May 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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A study published in Science of The Total Environment shows that antibiotic-resistant DNA can spread into the environment, bind to mineral surfaces, and transfer resistance to bacteria, leading to its unpredictable spread within ecosystems. #microbiology #science #biology

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Antibiotic resistance can spread unpredictably into the environment, living on mineral surfaces
Imagine one of Denmark's many picturesque beaches, the waves lapping against the shore, the golden sand and the smooth pebbles. That sounds like a beautiful moment in time. But under the surface, ther...
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February 6, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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New research shows arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can boost flower size and bee visits. AMF plays a key role in shaping plant-pollinator relationships. #Science #Biology #Fungi #Mycology
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December 5, 2024 at 4:51 AM
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Physicists at U of Amsterdam have developed 3D-printed particles capable of self-propulsion. Designed with functionalized surfaces, they move autonomously by harnessing energy from chemical gradients or light. These particles could help clean up pollutantion. #science

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3D-printed particles propel themselves across the surface of a fluid
A small team of physicists at the University of Amsterdam has demonstrated the ability of 3D-printed particles to propel themselves across the surface of a fluid, given the right fuel. The group has p...
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December 1, 2024 at 5:42 PM