An animation of the black hole merger that resulted in the first gravitational waves being detected. (Image credit: SXS) At a Glance Discovery: First Gravitational Waves Detected Date of Discovery: September 14, 2015, 5:51 AM ET (0
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A new study published in the journal Brain Sciences by scientists from King Khalid University suggests that chronic tinnitus in older adults may be a potential indicator or risk factor for cognitive impairment. This cross-sectional study found a correlation between…
The proverb that started it all is: “A cat has nine lives. Three are spent playing, three are spent wandering, and the last three are spent staying put.” As with most tales that are passed down by word of mouth,…
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