Science Alert
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Why your acne scars won’t go away — science finds the real reason
A groundbreaking study from New Delhi has shed light on acne scars, showing they can extend nearly 2 millimeters beneath the skin's surface. This new perspective urges a re-evaluation of conventional treatments, which often fail to address deeper scars adequately.
Harvard scientist demands urgent probe after mysterious ‘shiny’ cylindrical object spotted on Mars
Avi Loeb has urged NASA to redirect the Curiosity Rover to examine a mysterious 20-centimetre cylindrical object spotted in Gale Crater. While likely debris from the rover’s landing system, its origin remains unconfirmed. Loeb argues that investigating it should take priority over routine exploration, though NASA has not yet responded publicly.
14 scientific facts you probably didn't know
The world is full of surprising facts about the Earth and how we interact with it, even when we don’t understand or appreciate what happens around us. We use a bit of science to sort out the millions of bits of information our feet feel every second. There are many surprising facts about nature, including that you share more DNA with a banana than you may realise. Several things around us are surprising, including the strength of a single human hair and the vast space in the solar system. The following story has amazing facts about the body, the animals that live on Earth with us, and about space.
