Deadly Proteins Behind Mad Cow Disease Might Help Us Fight Superbugs

The same prions responsible for mad cow disease and other deadly brain disorders could contain fragments that can treat drug-resistant bacteria, new research suggests.

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A deadly parasite is taking over and killing fish in one river in California and Oregon

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A deadly parasite is taking over and killing fish in one river in California and Oregon

One expert said that it is ‘unusual’ that reactions to the parasite by fish have been so ‘severe’

This Necklace Could Stop Your Skin From Aging

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This Necklace Could Stop Your Skin From Aging

The90 Gem can track your sunscreen timing and daily UV load.

NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled the distance of a marathon on Mars

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NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled the distance of a marathon on Mars

It did so in just five years.

NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles

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NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles

The space agency shared footage of tests with its Ernest prototype rover.

NASA's Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope

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NASA's Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope

NASA mission to save a falling space telescope is ready to launch.

Scientists Invent a Way to Brew Espresso With Ultrasonic Waves—No Hot Water Required

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Scientists Invent a Way to Brew Espresso With Ultrasonic Waves—No Hot Water Required

Researchers have demonstrated they can make coffee comparable to conventional espresso using ultrasonic waves. Because the process doesn’t need hot water, it consumes 75 percent less energy.