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Minimally invasive dentistry is more than new tech; it’s a shift from 'drill and fill' to a philosophy of prevention and early intervention.

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Corpse plants definitely earn their nickname. Their pungent odors attract not only the carrion insects – beetles and flies normally drawn to decomposing meat – that pollinate the plants, but also ...

In Chile’s Atacama Desert, archaeologists have discovered some of the world’s oldest naturally preserved mummies—older even ...

Australia's sandy shores are home to remarkable beach worms, vital for nutrient recycling and supporting other intertidal ...

The study showed that Enceldus’ conditions hold the most promise for sustaining life. The research team predicts that the ...

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A phosphorescent liquid-crystal elastomer combines shape change with persistent afterglow, enabling soft materials that visibly track motion, encode hidden patterns and respond to heat or targeted ...

The new approach looks at the distribution of molecular fragments in material, allowing for broad surveys in degraded ...