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Elusive Planet Nine could be an alternative form of gravity...
Astronomers suggest that an alternative concept of gravity, known as modified Newtonian dynamics, could explain orbital inconsistencies...
Can foxgloves really give you a heart attack?
Foxgloves contain digoxin, a drug used to treat cardiac arrhythmia and heart failure that can also be toxic. But can ingesting it...
How long does it take to digest food?
The speed at which food moves through the digestive tract depends on many factors.
Mysterious 'fountain of youth' near Milky Way's central...
New James Webb Space Telescope observations might be able to explain why clusters of young stars keep turning up near the Milky Way’s...
Science news this week: False memories and swallowed seas
Oct. 15, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained...
Is hydrogen a metal?
Hydrogen is not a metal on Earth, but scientists keep trying to create metallic hydrogen under high pressure to unlock a new superconductor.
'Earth's civilizations are shaped by what the ocean engine...
In this interview, British oceanographer Helen Czerski explains the systems driving our ocean, compares it to a fancy cocktail, and...
How often do orcas attack humans?
Killer whales are surprisingly gentle in the wild when interacting with humans — though it's sometimes a different story with orcas...