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The moon that made Saturn a pushover
Scientists have a new theory for how the ringed planet got its tilt.
Titan, Saturn’s biggest moon, probably helped to cause the ringed planet to start tipping off-kilter long ago.
Scientists use a novel ink to 3D print 'bone' with living cells
May allow surgeons in the future to 3D-print bone parts complete with living cells
Dogs May Have Come From an Ice Age Meetup of Carnivores in Siberia
Researchers propose that some remote ancestors of Native Americans may have been the first humans to forge the bond with wolves that led to domestication.
COVID-19 warnings were on Twitter well before the outbreak of the pandemic
New study shows that posts revealing concern for 'pneumonia' circulated very early, suggesting social media can be an effective tool for epidemiological surveillance.
Competition among human females likely contributed to concealed ovulation
Might have actually evolved to allow females to hide their fertility status from other females
Change of course on the journey to the island of stability
Center of the island of stability is not located at element 114 -- Heavier elements will move into the spotlight
International team of scientists identifies new treatment for COVID-19 that appears to be far more effective than drugs in use now
Proven 27.5 times more effective than the well-known remdesivir in human cells
A CubeSat will test out water as a propulsion system
Water has plenty of advantages going for it as a propellant
Drug-Impaired Doctor Sentenced to 20 Years for Manslaughter
Misdiagnosed and/or made medical errors in more than 3000 cases while intoxicated
Melatonin produced in the lungs prevents infection by novel coronavirus
The hormone acts as a barrier against SARS-CoV-2, blocking the expression of genes that encode proteins in cells serving as viral entry points
Scientists jump-start two people's brains after coma
'Stunning to see with your own eyes,' says UCLA neuroscientist
Fossilised glider takes the origin of mammals back to the Triassic
New fossil suggests mammals evolved earlier than previously thought
Findings may help close door on COVID-19
Finding may help close the door on COVID-19 and possibly head off future pandemics
Cell death shines a light on the origins of complex life
Organelles continue to thrive after the cells within which they exist die, a team of University of Bristol scientists have found, overturning previous assumptions that organelles decay too quickly to be fossilized.
How coronavirus damages lung cells within mere hours
Multipronged BU research team finds 18 FDA-approved drugs that could halt coronavirus infection earlier
First evidence that water can be created on the lunar surface by Earth's magnetosphere
Particles from Earth can seed the moon with water
One in Five TIA Patients Go on to Stroke, Even in Current Era
The real incidence of transient ischemic attack (TIA) is higher than previously reported and the subsequent risk of stroke remains highly elevated for the foreseeable future, a new study shows.
Heparin targets coronavirus spike protein, research shows
Common anticoagulant drug could be repurposed for Covid-19 treatment
'COVID Tongue' Could Be One of The Signs of Infection, Doctors Warn
A swollen or patchy tongue may be a sign of coronavirus infection, according to new research.
Modeling study of ancient thumbs traces the history of hominin thumb dexterity
New insight into when human-like manual dexterity and efficient thumb use arose
Drug prices in the U.S. are 2.56 times those in other nations
Study provides updated look at U.S. drug costs
Hurricanes and typhoons moving 30km closer to coasts every decade
High-intensity tropical cyclones have been moving closer to coasts over the past 40 years, potentially causing more destruction than before.
Constructing the first version of the Japanese reference genome
The Japanese now have their own reference genome thanks to researchers at Tohoku University who completed and released the first Japanese reference genome (JG1).
COVID Vaccine Anaphylaxis: Who Is at Risk?
Here are the answers to some questions you might have.
'Flatliners' still have heartbeats left. But death comes within 5 minutes.
During the death process, the heartbeat often stops and starts.
Death is not a linear process.
Dangerous new coronavirus strains may incubate in COVID-19's sickest
Scientists are turning to the case of a 45-year-old COVID-19 patient to understand how the virus is able to outwit humans.
Doctors must now prescribe drugs using their chemical name, not brand names. That's good news for patients
This national legislation change, called active ingredient prescribing, is long overdue for Australian health care.

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