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In a study of 12,000 volunteers in the UK, scientists established a clear link between long COVID – that is, symptoms of ...

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At the end of the last solar cycle in 2019, the official predictions were that the next cycle would be just as mild as its predecessor.

Whenever astronomers detect something new moving through our region of space, like an interstellar object or an unusual asteroid, somebody somewhere claims it could be an alien interstellar space ...

A higher dose of the weight loss drug semaglutide (better known by its brand name Wegovy) may help people lose up to 25% of their body weight – without the risk of severe side effects.

Mummifying the dead is a funerary rite that has been practiced for thousands of years in many locations across the world.

Every time you throw away a banana peel, you might be missing out on a surprisingly tasty and nutritious snack.

In a new study, researchers unveil a device that might offer an alternative to invasive procedures. Featuring a novel ...