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The Scallop's 200 Eyes Use Natural Mirrors to See

The Scallop's 200 Eyes Use Natural Mirrors to See

Scallops can have up to 200 eyes, each using layered guanine-crystal mirrors to focus light. Researchers are studying this unusual vision and its pote...

Physicists Confirm Quasiparticles Carrying One-Quarter of an Electron's Charge
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Physicists Confirm Quasiparticles Carrying One-Quarter of an Electron's Charge

Physicists at Weizmann Institute and EPFL measured quasiparticles carrying one-quarter of an electron's charge, advancin...

Viagra's Active Ingredient May Offer a New Route to Limit Cancer Spread
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Viagra's Active Ingredient May Offer a New Route to Limit Cancer Spread

A study suggests sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may help slow cancer spread by disrupting cholesterol tran...

Turning Off MTCH2 Helped Mice Resist Obesity -- and Human Cells Show Why
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Turning Off MTCH2 Helped Mice Resist Obesity -- and Human Cells Show Why

A new study shows that disabling MTCH2 can push human cells to burn more fuel and block fat-cell formation, offering a f...

Scientists Unveil Hidden Chemical Signature That May Indicate Alien Life
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Scientists Unveil Hidden Chemical Signature That May Indicate Alien Life

Researchers have identified a hidden chemical signature that could help detect signs of extraterrestrial life, enhancing...

New Insights into Lifespan: Genetics Play a Larger Role Than Previously Believed
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New Insights into Lifespan: Genetics Play a Larger Role Than Previously Believed

New research reveals that genetics significantly influences lifespan, challenging previous beliefs and paving the way fo...

Scientists Create Tobacco Plant That Produces Five Psychedelics Simultaneously
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Scientists Create Tobacco Plant That Produces Five Psychedelics Simultaneously

Researchers have engineered a tobacco plant to produce five psychedelics simultaneously, paving the way for sustainable...