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Postmenopausal women with elevated white blood cell counts face a higher risk of severe long COVID symptoms, including cognitive issues. A simple blood test can help identify those needing extra care.

Fruit flies and bees reveal mind-bending clues about animal consciousness, from dream-like states and loneliness to facial recognition and playful behavior — but what do these findings really mean?

MIT’s EarthWorks replaces costly wood molds with 3D-printed mud, cutting construction waste and aiming to slash concrete’s 8% global carbon footprint—see how this game-changing tech works.

Mosquitoes are invading new territories, threatening US regions with dengue and malaria as experts deploy advanced control methods. What key data is reshaping the fight against mosquito-borne diseases

A shocking 12% of mosquitoes in southern Spain carry the Sindbis virus, lurking undetected since 2017. Find out how this virus spreads and why experts are on alert amid rising health concerns.

Asteroid 2024 PT5, a 33-foot space rock, is only the second confirmed lunar fragment near Earth, offering insights into the Moon's history.

IIT Bombay's innovative bacteria cleanse toxic soils, leading to a remarkable 50% increase in crop yields.

This dam generates 50,000 gigawatt-hours annually and cuts oil dependence, but droughts spark massive blackouts. What's submerged beneath it and how does it shape Venezuela's future?

Europol's latest operation uncovers a €10 million illegal seafood trade, leading to 62 arrests and exposing significant health risks from contaminated shellfish.

Confusing biodegradable vs. compostable plastics? EU bans harmful materials while bioplastics from marine plants rise. See how your packaging could fit into a $20B future.