Comparing Preprints and Their Finalized Publications during the Pandemic
New studies find that majority of preprints are reliable and trustworthy
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Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep
Understanding sleep has become increasingly important in modern society, where chronic loss of sleep has become rampant and pervasive
Caffeine from Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart with the Help of Mitochondria
A caffeine concentration equivalent to four cups of coffee promotes the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria, enhancing their function and protecting cardiovascular cells from damage
Flying Spiders Sense Meteorological Conditions, Use Nanoscale Fibers to Float on the Wind
Spiders take flight on the smallest of breezes by first sensing the wind, and then spinning out dozens of nanoscale fibers up to seven meters long