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Scientists discovered the spleen can support insulin-producing cells from the pancreas. This may change diabetes care.

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Research in Nature Communications suggests the contribution of ocean biology to climate regulation is more complex than ...

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Dozens of U.S. states and local governments have filed lawsuits alleging that fossil fuel companies misled the public about ...

It might be surprising to hear planetary scientist Nina Lanza use the word “disappointing” in the same sentence as “Mars.” After all, the Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher has dedicated her ...

China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft is scheduled to launch this week and will study two solar system bodies up close.

Carbon offers a new way of thinking about planetary crisis, its causes, and solutions. By encouraging us to recover our wild ...

Iranian authorities are carrying out a horrific execution spree, with at least 110 reported executions in April 2025 alone.