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A new study in mice demonstrates how a high-fat diet may quickly impact the brain, hindering memory formation processes.

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Explore the fascinating world of the human body with this animated science video. Dive into topics such as lung function, scuba diving, and underwater exploration through engaging cartoons and humor.

Awarded: Davor Solter, Max Planck Emeritus, is receives the 2026 Paul Ehrlich & Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize together with Azim ...

A rat study has found that aerobic exercise may reshape nerves that control the heart. However, the impact was not the same ...

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We are living in an era of “discoveries that feel at once wondrous, improbable, and surreal,” writes Mary Roach in her new book.

Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She ...