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Health & Medicine

Treating male partners along with women may help stop bacterial vaginosis

In a clinical trial, treating both partners in a relationship significantly reduced the likelihood of recurrence of bacterial vaginosis.

By Aimee Cunningham15 hours ago

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Math

The einstein tile rocked mathematics. Meet its molecular cousin

By Zack Savitsky19 hours ago

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Human ancestors made the oldest known bone tools 1.5 million years ago

By Bruce Bower21 hours ago

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The Milky Way’s black hole is constantly bubbling

By Lisa Grossman23 hours ago

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Animals

Crickets and flies face off in a quiet evolutionary battle

By Jake BuehlerMarch 4, 2025

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Citizen scientists make cosmic discoveries with a global telescope network

By Hannah RichterMarch 4, 2025

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Health & Medicine

These scientists have a plan to demystify the vaginal microbiome

By McKenzie PrillamanMarch 4, 2025

From the Ashes

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Survivors of the LA fires will face a complex blend of mental health challenges

Logistical needs, like employment and housing, along with psychological needs must be met after disasters like the LA wildfires, research shows.

By Sujata GuptaJanuary 17, 2025
Another danger looms after the LA fires: Devastating debris flows
Toxic dangers lurk in LA, even in homes that didn’t burn

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