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Physicists Light ‘Magnetic Fire’ to Reveal Energy’s Path

New York University physicists have uncovered how energy is released and dispersed in magnetic materials in a process akin to the spread of forest fires, a finding that has the potential to deepen our understanding [...]

Reversing paralysis with a restorative gel

Some parts of the body, like the liver, can regenerate themselves after damage. But others, such as our nervous system, are considered either irreparable or slow to recover, leaving thousands with a lifetime of pain, [...]

Ocean Indigestion? Take Oyster Antacids

A global-scale case of indigestion eats away at the organisms of the Earth's oceans, but delicious Chesapeake Bay oysters may be just the marine medicine people need to fight the devastating effects of ocean acidification.

Mystery Eternal Flame Reveals New Gas Source

Nestled behind a waterfall in western New York state is an eternal flame whose beauty is only surpassed by its mystery.

'Junk' DNA Mystery Solved: It's Not Needed

So-called junk DNA, the vast majority of the genome that doesn't code for proteins, really isn't needed for a healthy organism.