A low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is linked to greater fat loss than a low-sugar diet, but also higher cholesterol levels ​A low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is linked to greater fat loss than a low-sugar diet, but also higher cholesterol levels A low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is linked to greater fat loss than a low-sugar diet, but also higher cholesterol …

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This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan participated in key international and strategic dialogues, demonstrating NSF’s leadership in fostering global partnerships and advancing cutting-edge research. At the second “U.S.-Singapore Critical and… ​This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan participated in key international and strategic dialogues, demonstrating NSF’s leadership in fostering global partnerships and advancing cutting-edge research. At …

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Astronomers have been spotting strange banana-shaped galaxies and the evidence seems to indicate that filaments of dark matter make them take this shape ​Astronomers have been spotting strange banana-shaped galaxies and the evidence seems to indicate that filaments of dark matter make them take this shape Astronomers have been spotting strange banana-shaped galaxies and the evidence …

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A robot mimics the clever fin-folding mechanism used by tuna fish, which increased the bot’s turning velocity by almost 33 per cent ​A robot mimics the clever fin-folding mechanism used by tuna fish, which increased the bot’s turning velocity by almost 33 per cent A robot mimics the clever fin-folding mechanism used by tuna fish, which …

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Trees in Beijing lit by streetlights at night seem to have tougher leaves and less damage from insects, raising concerns about possible effects on biodiversity ​Trees in Beijing lit by streetlights at night seem to have tougher leaves and less damage from insects, raising concerns about possible effects on biodiversity Trees in Beijing lit by streetlights …

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Horses experience hyperflexion when their necks bend far towards their chests – forcing this position can hurt a horse but when it happens naturally it can be harmless ​Horses experience hyperflexion when their necks bend far towards their chests – forcing this position can hurt a horse but when it happens naturally it can be …

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The bacterium Alcaligenes faecalis was first discovered in faeces – but it turns out to have healing properties for the chronic wounds that affect people with diabetes ​The bacterium Alcaligenes faecalis was first discovered in faeces – but it turns out to have healing properties for the chronic wounds that affect people with diabetes The bacterium …

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Antarctica’s melting ice sheet is relieving pressure on the land beneath, allowing it to push upwards in a way that could slow sea level rise in coming centuries – but only if greenhouse gas emissions are low ​Antarctica’s melting ice sheet is relieving pressure on the land beneath, allowing it to push upwards in a …

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Turning around and backing up out of pools found in tree hollows may help mating Charles Darwin’s frogs find a safe place to lay their eggs while fending off competitive males ​Turning around and backing up out of pools found in tree hollows may help mating Charles Darwin’s frogs find a safe place to lay …

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