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Scientists CT scanned thousands of natural history specimens, which you can access for free

3D reconstructions of thousands specimens are now available online.
28-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Breastfeeding after COVID-19 booster can give babies antibodies

A recently published study that shows lactating mothers who get the COVID-19 booster pass along the antibodies to their children via their breast milk – and potentially protect babies too young to receive the vaccine.
4-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Scientists revolutionize wireless communication with three-dimensional processors

Scientists at the University of Florida have pioneered a method for using semiconductor technology to manufacture processors that significantly enhance the efficiency of transmitting vast amounts of data across the globe.
4-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Detecting breast cancer through a spit test

A new saliva test could provide a quick and cheap way to screen for breast cancer
16-Feb-2024 6:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Older adults rely more on trust in decision making. It could open them up to scams.

Elderly adults lose billions to financial scams by people they trust every year. New psychological research suggests this vulnerability could be linked to older adults' overreliance on initial impressions of trustworthiness.
13-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Sea otters’ homecoming to a California estuary proves there is payoff in conservation

How restored top predators helped slow down coastal damage
25-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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AI-powered app can detect poison ivy

University of Florida scientists published a new study in which they show how they used artificial intelligence to confirm that an app can identify poison ivy.
30-Jan-2024 6:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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SpaceX launches staph infection experiment to ISS today

University of Florida scientist hopes to learn what happens if you get infected with Staphylococcus aureus while in space.
30-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites


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