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Scientists may have found a way to keep your bones strong for life

Strategic angle: Scientists have identified a little-known receptor, GPR133, as a powerful regulator of bone strength. By activating it with a newly discovered compound called AP503, they were able to boost bone density in mice and count

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Briefing: Study of 1,700 languages reveals surprising hidden patterns

Strategic angle: A massive new analysis shows that some long-debated 'universal' grammar rules are actually real.

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Briefing: Scientists find hidden brain cells helping deadly cancer grow

Strategic angle: A new discovery reveals how certain brain cells contribute to the growth of glioblastoma, offering potential new avenues for treatment.

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Briefing: Why cutting down rainforests may be driving 28,000 heat deaths a year

Strategic angle: Research indicates that deforestation in tropical regions significantly raises temperatures, contributing to thousands of heat-related fatalities annually.

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Briefing: The revolution in dinosaur science started 50 years ago—here's what we have learned

Strategic angle: The study of dinosaurs has undergone significant changes, beginning with groundbreaking research by Robert McNeill Alexander.

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Briefing: Scientists discover hidden gut signals that could detect cancer early

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and more easily.

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Briefing: 'Retirees are no happier than working people'

Strategic angle: Columnist Béatrice Madeline discusses a study revealing that retirement does not guarantee happiness, often sought as an escape from tough working conditions.

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Briefing: German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave

Strategic angle: New analysis reveals the politicization of a shaman's grave discovery in Nazi Germany was based on incorrect narratives.

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Briefing: Humans' closest invertebrate ancestors date back much further than thought

Strategic angle: New research reveals that the origins of human ancestors among invertebrates extend back millions of years earlier than previously believed.

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Briefing: Humor helps older adults navigate aging, research suggests

Strategic angle: Humor plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of aging and staying socially connected, according to new research.

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Briefing: Scientists capture how cells trigger inflammation

Strategic angle: New research sheds light on the cellular mechanisms behind inflammation.

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Briefing: How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

Strategic angle: Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from simple life forms to complex creatures.

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Briefing: Do narcissists ruin relationships over time? A six-year study suggests a more complex pattern

Strategic angle: New research from Michigan State University challenges the popular assumption that narcissists gradually damage their relationships over time.

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Briefing: New insights into hornification could strengthen the future of paper production

Strategic angle: Research reveals complexities in the hornification process affecting paper properties.

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Briefing: Scientists are working on "everything vaccines"

Strategic angle: A new approach to vaccines aims to tackle multiple diseases with a single solution.

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Briefing: Dinosaur egg trove discovered in Hérault

Strategic angle: The Musée des dinosaures de Mèze has announced the discovery of about 100 dinosaur eggs dating back approximately 72 million years.

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Briefing: Study examines diversity of Black perspectives on race relations

Strategic angle: A new Rice University study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called 'racial realism' and considers how it fits into the broader spectrum of perspectives Black Americans hold about race relations.

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Briefing: 3D Root Model Highlights Mangroves' Protective Role Against Storm Waves

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how mangrove forests can shield coastal communities from the impacts of storm waves and flooding.

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Briefing: Bumblebees can perceive rhythm, despite their brains being the size of a sesame seed

Strategic angle: New research reveals that bumblebees have the ability to recognize rhythms, challenging previous assumptions about their cognitive capabilities.

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Briefing: Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that BMI may misclassify a significant number of individuals when assessing health.