The recent erratic behaviour of the polar jet stream isn’t out of the ordinary, researchers have found by compiling data from the past 125 years ​The recent erratic behaviour of the polar jet stream isn’t out of the ordinary, researchers have found by compiling data from the past 125 years The recent erratic behaviour of the …

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Hot tubs don’t just feel great, they may actually outperform saunas when it comes to health perks. A study found that soaking in hot water raises core body temperature more than dry or infrared saunas, triggering stronger heart, blood vessel, and immune responses. ​Hot tubs don’t just feel great, they may actually outperform saunas when …

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A massive, extinct salamander with jaws like a vice once roamed ancient Tennessee and its fossil has just rewritten what we thought we knew about Appalachian amphibians. Named Dynamognathus robertsoni, this powerful predator wasn t just a curiosity; it may have sparked an evolutionary chain reaction, shaping the region s remarkably diverse salamander population. Once …

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Weight-loss surgery seems to lower the risk of colorectal cancer by changing where bile acids enter the small intestine, raising the possibility of developing treatments that mimic these effects ​Weight-loss surgery seems to lower the risk of colorectal cancer by changing where bile acids enter the small intestine, raising the possibility of developing treatments that …

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A boomerang discovered in a Polish cave was originally dated as 18,000 years old, but it may have been contaminated by preservation materials. A new estimate suggests the mammoth-ivory artefact is 40,000 years old ​A boomerang discovered in a Polish cave was originally dated as 18,000 years old, but it may have been contaminated by …

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A study based on household surveys suggests that from October 2023 to January 2025, around 75,000 people in Gaza died violent deaths, while Gaza’s health ministry estimates 46,000 for the same period ​A study based on household surveys suggests that from October 2023 to January 2025, around 75,000 people in Gaza died violent deaths, while …

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Cancer cells can acquire energy-generating structures called mitochondria from nearby nerve cells, which seems to aid their spread, a discovery that could lead to new treatments ​Cancer cells can acquire energy-generating structures called mitochondria from nearby nerve cells, which seems to aid their spread, a discovery that could lead to new treatments Cancer cells can acquire …

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Keeping sex on the schedule may be its own menopause medicine: among 900 women aged 40-79, those active in the last three months reported far less dryness, pain, and irritation, while orgasm and overall satisfaction stayed rock-solid despite dips in desire and lubrication. The results hint that intimacy itself can curb genitourinary syndrome of menopause, …

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A blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drug might be doing more than controlling blood sugar—it could also be protecting the brain. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University found that people with type 2 diabetes who took semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia. The benefit was especially …

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