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Diabetes may be an early manifestation of pancreatic cancer
A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that recent-onset type 2 diabetes may be...
Explosive volcanoes spawned mysterious Martian rock formation
Explosive volcanic eruptions that shot jets of hot ash, rock and gas skyward are the likely source of a mysterious Martian rock formation, a...
Quality of diet still poor for SNAP participants
A new Food-PRICE study finds persistent nutritional disparities within the food choices of those receiving assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) compared...
Scientists predict a new superhard material with unique properties
Chemists from Russia and China have predicted a new superhard material that can be used in drilling, machine building and other fields. The new...
Mammals going nocturnal to avoid humans
Human activity is causing the planet's mammals to flee daylight for the protection of night, according to a new study from the University of...
Camouflaged nanoparticles used to deliver killer protein to cancer
A biomimetic nanosystem can deliver therapeutic proteins to selectively target cancerous tumors, according to a team of Penn State researchers. Using a protein toxin called...
Planet-Forming Disks May Resemble Solar System 5 Billion Years Ago
To make a planet, you need stuff. Protoplanetary disks — cosmic frisbees of gas and dust orbiting young stars across the galaxy — spin out new...
Rewiring justice: Viral outrage signals a change in power
The internet loves creating villains: People get caught on camera or social media behaving badly, the post or video goes viral and anyone with...
Higher vitamin D levels may lower colorectal cancer risk
Higher blood concentrations of vitamin D are linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, especially in women, according to a large new study...
New compound shown to be as effective as FDA-approved drugs against life-threatening infections
Purdue University researchers have identified a new compound that in preliminary testing has shown itself to be as effective as antibiotics approved by the...
