Researchers at UC Merced are using wastewater samples to measure nicotine use across parts of the Central Valley.

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Gold may have a secret self-defense system that helps it resist tarnishing. Researchers discovered that atoms on gold ...

When considering what makes up a human body, a physicist drills down beyond the atomic level. Columnist Chanda ...

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A group of astronomers has detected a sugar molecule swirling inside a cloud of gas and dust near the centre of our galaxy.

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Cornstarch can thicken soup or serve as a base for a DIY shampoo, but there's more to the humble pantry staple. Given the ...