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This year’s prestigious Lasker medical awards recognize a trio of scientists without whom Ozempic and other blockbuster ...

The swirling colors and flowing brushstrokes of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night have secured the painting (and its artist) a ...

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James Chen, a professor of microbiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has won a Lasker Award for his discovery of an ...

In September 1859, the same year that Darwin published "On the Origin of Species," telegraph systems across Europe and North ...

The history of Easter Island's ancient inhabitants has been presented as a warning tale of resource overexploitation.

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In 10 flights over Japan, researchers found a host of bacteria and fungi. These high-altitude germs could help spread disease ...

Scientists have discovered the cuisine preferences of two resident killer whale populations, also known as orcas: the Alaska residents and the southern residents, which reside primarily in the Salish ...

Research has shown that engaging in arts and crafts has greater mental health benefits than employment. A new study finds ...