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Asteroid 2022 UR4 flew past Earth at 0.04 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2022 UR4 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.04 LD /…
Discovery could dramatically narrow search for space creatures
An Earth-like planet orbiting an M dwarf — the most common type of star in the…
After 30 years — new guidelines for weight-loss surgery
Authorities on bariatric and metabolic surgery have issued new evidence-based clinical guidelines that among a slew…
Tire particles can impact fresh water
Ever wonder what happens to the rubber tread that wears off a vehicle’s tires? New modelling…
Research reveals magma activity beneath Mount Edgecumbe
Magma beneath long-dormant Mount Edgecumbe volcano in Southeast Alaska has been moving upward through Earth’s crust,…
Keeping electricity affordable on wireless charging highways
Efficient pricing will be crucial to minimize energy costs for private operators who provide on-the-highway wireless…
Cytoskeleton acts as cells' bouncer for bacteria
Researchers have discovered that septins — a part of the cytoskeleton — form a barrier to…
New clues to genetic causes of high cholesterol
The discovery of a genetic variant that is relatively common among people of Polynesian ancestry, but…
Can smartphones predict mortality risk?
At population level, passive monitoring of walking activity using smartphones offers a pathway toward national screening…