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Franklin advanced a scientific - not supernatural - understanding of astronomical events such as eclipses. His satirical character 'Poor Richard' mocked those who bought into astrological predictions.

High physical fitness is known to be related to enhanced blood vessel dilation and blood flow (endothelial function) in aging men. However, for women, endothelial function and the effect of exercise may be related more t...

A new study suggests that a single exposure to e-cigarette (e-cig) vapor may be enough to impair vascular function.

We've all heard the warning cries: automation will disrupt entire industries and put millions of people out of jobs. In fact, up to 45 percent of existing jobs can be automated using current technology. However, this may...

A new night-sky survey of distant galaxies suggests that dark matter is less "lumpy" than previously thought.

(Goldschmidt Conference) Analysis of ancient Roman coins has shown that the defeat of the Carthaginian general Hannibal led to a flood of wealth across the Roman Empire from the silver mines of Spain. This finding, which...

(King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)) Flatter materials have fewer imperfections, which makes for better solar cells and light sensors.

Automatic blood pressure devices are often used to assess blood pressure levels at home and in the clinic. But these devices are prone to significant errors, sometimes leading to the prescription of blood pressure-loweri...