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New results from the MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab found no evidence of a hypothetical fourth flavor of neutrino ...

Centuries-old genetic material can solve historical mysteries, from lost species to what killed Napoleon’s army.

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Less than 20 specimens of the newly-discovered 'fairy lantern' are known to exist—making it critically endangered.

Research shows that antibacterial doses of "Miracle Mineral Solution" are likely harmful to the people taking it.

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A new review finds that garlic extract may match the antimicrobial power of chlorhexidine, suggesting it could become a ...