Category: Science
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Purebred dogs retain the ancient genes of the wolves from which they descend
The prevailing theory states that dogs originate from gray wolves, and in recent years continuous research has been conducted to map this evolutionary path.…
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Scientists identify five ages of the human brain over a lifetime
Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge argue in a new study that the human brain undergoes five phases of reorganization throughout a person’s lifetime,…
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All life on Earth comes from a single ancestor — and it is much older than we thought
Life on Earth had to begin somewhere. For scientists, that “somewhere” has a name: LUCA, from the initials of Last Universal Common Ancestor. It…
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Study: Dark chocolate slows aging
Anti-aging effects may potentially be linked to dark chocolate, according to new research that has come to light. According to a study conducted by…
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Up to four cups of coffee a day can slow biological aging, study reveals
People who drink coffee daily may live up to five years longer than those who avoid it, a new study has revealed. Consuming up…
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Air pollution can reduce the benefits of exercise
Long-term exposure to toxic air can significantly weaken the health benefits of regular exercise, according to a new study by an international team of…
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Scientists warn that ‘Hidden’ Volcanoes Pose The Greatest Threat to The World
The next global volcanic disaster is more likely to come from volcanoes that appear dormant and are barely monitored than from the likes of…