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Textbook Depictions of Neurons May Be Wrong, According to Controversial Study

Shelly Fan

In the late 1800s, Spanish neuroscientist Santiago Ramn y Cajal drew hundreds of images of neurons. His exquisite work influenced our understanding of what they look like: Cells with a bulbous cente ...[Continue Reading]

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2024 Gave Us Female-Fronted Horror Movies That Pushed Every Boundary

Cheryl Eddy

Horror movies have long centered their stories around female charactersthink The Exorcists demon-plagued mother and daughter duo, Halloweens fierce babysitter, or Black Christmas determined sorori ...[Continue Reading]

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The 9 Best Mattresses Without Fiberglass, Tested By Sleep Experts

Katie Simpson, Forbes Staff, Katie Simpson, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/katie-simpson/

If youre on the hunt for a new mattress, youve likely come across a material known as fiberglass. An affordable flame retardant used in mattresses, fiberglass may also pose potential health risks upo ...[Continue Reading]

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Study reveals right whales live 130 yearsor more

University of Alaska Fairbanks

New research published in Science Advances reveals that right whales can survive for more than 130 yearsalmost twice as long as previously understood. Extreme longevity is a trait common to the righ ...[Continue Reading]

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Structural analysis reveals how human eyelashes promote water drainage

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Throughout human evolution, body and facial hair have notably diminished, yet eyelashes have remained a distinguishing feature. The physiological or functional purpose of eyelashestraditionally thoug ...[Continue Reading]

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AI-driven approach reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers

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Artificial intelligence can provide critical insights into how complex mixtures of chemicals in rivers affect aquatic life -- paving the way for better environmental protection.A new approach, develo ...[Continue Reading]

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