New study reveals differences between 'Demon Slayer' bamboo muzzle and actual bamboo

In storytelling, even small visual details can become unforgettable. In the globally popular anime "Demon Slayer," one such detail is the short bamboo muzzle worn by a central character. It looks ...
The New York Times

History’s Most Prolific Female Killer, or a Victim of Disinformation?

A new book by Shelley Puhak dismantles the legend of Hungary’s infamous “blood countess,” separating fact from myth. By Jennifer Szalai When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our ...
Live Science

Impossibly powerful 'ghost particle' that slammed into Earth may have come from an exploding black hole — and it could upend both particle physics and cosmology

A supercharged neutrino that smashed into our planet in 2023 may have been spit out by an exploding primordial black hole with a "dark charge." If true, this theory could lead to a definitive catalog ...
NBC News

Is this blood test a better predictor of heart disease than LDL cholesterol?

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...
NBC News

Blood thinners are a leading cause of drug-related harm. Can the risk be lowered?

Larry Bordeaux, 65, has been on blood thinners since 2010, after he started developing deadly clots following an operation. He credits the drugs with saving his life. If he stops taking them for ...
Scientific American

Menstrual blood can be used to detect HPV, hinting at broader uses

Human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes nearly all cervical cancers, can be reliably detected from menstrual blood collected on a sanitary pad, according to a new study. The findings add to ...
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Exploding trees: Fact or fiction? An expert weighs in

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard. Rick Vuyst, the former CEO ...
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Promises to Be 'Much More Epic'

The world of Outlander, one of the finest examples of a franchise done right on modern television, looks set to continue expanding its horizons following the success of the recent spin-off, Outlander: ...
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What are "exploding trees" and how do they happen in the cold air

You may have heard that "exploding trees" are possible in the arctic weather in the northern half of the US throughout this storm. We take it to experts. Trump reacts to Pretti killing With the penny ...
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Here’s what happens that could cause trees to ‘explode’ in cold weather

DETROIT (WWJ) – A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather. Bert Cregg is a professor of horticulture ...
WSMV

You could see ‘exploding trees’ in the winter storm. Here’s why that happens.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - There’s a viral claim going around that “exploding trees are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains” this weekend as sub-zero temperatures creep in from the winter storm ...
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Will the Capital Region cold cause exploding trees?

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A phenomenon dubbed “exploding trees” has been circulating on social media as temperatures begin to dip into the negatives this weekend. Anyone who has come across videos of ...