Astronomers have discovered a population of massive stars that have been stripped of their hydrogen envelopes by their companions in binary systems. The findings shed light on the hot helium stars that are believed to be the origins of hydrogen-poor core-collapse supernovae and neutron star mergers. ​Astronomers have discovered a population of massive stars that …

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New study demonstrates that diverse communities of resident bacteria can protect the human gut from disease-causing microorganisms. However, this protective effect is lost when only single species of gut bacteria are present. The researchers found that protective communities block the growth of harmful pathogens by consuming nutrients that the pathogen needs. ​New study demonstrates that …

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Scientists used transcranial magnetic stimulation to temporarily enhance hypnotizability in patients with chronic pain, making them better candidates for hypnotherapy. ​Scientists used transcranial magnetic stimulation to temporarily enhance hypnotizability in patients with chronic pain, making them better candidates for hypnotherapy. Scientists used transcranial magnetic stimulation to temporarily enhance hypnotizability in patients with chronic pain, making them …

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The demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a scientific review led by University of Maryland geologist Sujay Kaushal. Published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, the U.S. National Science… ​The demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according …

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Ammonia, a main component of many fertilizers, could play a key role in a carbon-free fuel system as a convenient way to transport and store clean hydrogen. The chemical, made of hydrogen and nitrogen, can also be burned as a zero-carbon fuel… ​Ammonia, a main component of many fertilizers, could play a key role in …

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Self-driving labs can perform experiments thousands of times faster than a human and they don’t need to sleep. That means more science in less time, but many questions remain, says Alex Wilkins ​Self-driving labs can perform experiments thousands of times faster than a human and they don’t need to sleep. That means more science in …

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Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference whether the enrichment is made from breast milk or cow’s milk when it comes to the risk of severe complications in children? ​Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast …

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A new study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks. ​A new study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks. A new study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, …

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