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Category: Big Questions

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Online yoga decreases stress and boosts memory

Posted on June 22, 2023September 1, 2026 by Aubrey Zerkle

Researchers found people who did 8 weeks of moderate-intensity, remote yoga had less stress and anxiety, and better short-term memories.

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    Can a disrupted sleep cycle increase your risk of lung cancer?

    Posted on June 19, 2023September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

    Researchers showed a cancer-signature gene is activated in mice with chronic jet lag, causing faster tumor growth in their lungs.

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      Creating a cosmic family tree

      Posted on June 15, 2023September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

      Astronomers traced the genealogy of a kilonova explosion by using models to find its most likely parent stars.

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        Teens who use cannabis with alcohol have worse hangovers

        Posted on June 12, 2023September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

        Scientists showed teens who use cannabis can have worse hangovers due to heavier drinking and increased risk of depression.

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          Modified solar cell produces power at night

          Posted on June 8, 2023September 1, 2026 by Melisa Yashinski

          Scientists installed a special generator onto an existing solar cell so it can use temperature changes to generate power from radiative…

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            Battling ovarian cancer with light

            Posted on June 5, 2023September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

            Researchers engineered a virus to deliver light-sensitive chemicals to ovarian cancer cells and targeted them with a laser. Their new…

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              Blueberries and black rice boost immunity

              Posted on June 1, 2023September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

              Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.

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                Can aspirin slow the spread of breast cancer?

                Posted on May 29, 2023September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

                Breast cancer is a common cancer that affects women worldwide. When cancerous cells spread to other parts of the body, a process known as…

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                  A safer approach to gene editing

                  Posted on May 18, 2023September 1, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                  Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.

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                    Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer

                    Posted on May 15, 2023September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

                    Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.

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