Science
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Extinct bears had surprising diet of sugary plants
Nearly one in six short-faced bears from the ancient tar pits of Rancho La Brea suffered from severe dental cavities.
Scientists Map Human Segmentation Clock Oscillations In Vitro
In a laboratory setting, human cells derived from urine now rhythmically "tick" every five hours, recapitulating the fundamental biological process that orchestrates the formation of our spine and rib
Plasma beam tech could revolutionize Mars laundry
A purple plasma beam reduced spore colonies on cotton fabric from 250,000 colonies per milliliter to about 60,000 in recent tests, according to New Scientist .
Scientists Discover Impossible Black Holes Reshaping Cosmic Theories
For the first time, physicists have observed a 'black hole triple' system where a central black hole devours a star every 6.
Beluga whales show individual self-awareness in mirror test
In 2001, a beluga whale named Natasha peered into a mirror, then repeatedly opened her mouth and examined her teeth, a behavior now recognized as compelling evidence of self-awareness.
New Books Bridge Earth Tongues and Mars Life Search
A new collection of 'books in brief,' 'Cosmic Tongues & Martian Echoes,' landed this week, sparking immediate debate among linguists and astrobiologists, Publisher's Weekly reports.