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Our Gut Microbiome Turns Sugar into Compounds Vital for Our Health
A recent discovery reveals a novel physiological phenomenon linking the gut microbiome to sugar metabolism, potentially paving the way for new diabetes treatments.
Are Planes Safe for Dogs and Cats? Hereâs What to Know About Pet Travel
As air travel becomes increasingly commonplace for animals, learn what advice veterinarians want you to know before boarding the plane.
NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Will Soon Search the Milky Way for Signs of Water
Learn about NASA’s SPHEREx mission, which will launch on March 4, 2025 to study the universe’s early history and search the Milky Way for signs of water.
5 Endangered Species the National Park Service Helps to Protect
Learn more about the different species the NPS has helped bring back from extinction.
We Process What We Say and How We Say It in Different Parts of Our Brains
Researchers discover that Heschlâs gyrus plays a major role in interpreting speech qualities like pitch, tone, and emphasis.
How Long-Term Space Travel Wears Down an Astronautâs Mind and Body
Learn how astronauts can lose bone density and how muscles can weaken. As we continue to explore space, NASA is looking into how to prevent this as well.
Having a Sweet Tooth May Mean You’re a More Agreeable Person
Learn why research shows if you enjoy sweets more, you may have a sweet temperament in life.
Friends and Anemones: How Clownfish Strengthen Symbiotic Bonds with Their Hosts
New research sheds light on how adorable “Finding Nemo” fish take care of anemones, enhancing mutual benefits.
Watch This Rare Footage of Polar Bear Cubs Rolling Out of Their Den
Understanding cubsâ activity when leaving their lairs could aid in supporting the polar bearâs survival.