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Think human anatomy is finished? Scientists say think again

Despite centuries of study, scientists are still finding new details and even overlooked structures within the human body. As researchers explore anatomical differences between individuals, it’s becoming clear that the body is far more complex—and less fully understood—than textbooks suggest. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vENh7MI

Happy Summer Solstice! Today marks the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere

The summer solstice marks the longest day and the start of astronomical summer. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/bLGl8Jr

Late, great singer-songwriter Elliott Smith finds immortality as an asteroid

An asteroid has been named after Smith, who died in 2003 at the age of 34. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/31NYQvs

A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX

A California-based company will design, build and launch a spacecraft for NASA's Aeolus mission to orbit around Mars, where the probe will be the first to provide daily measurements of the planet's global environment. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/cSPFvd8

'This is not like life that we’ve experienced' 'Star City' cast on struggling to relate to the brutality of Soviet existence in Apple TV's For All Mankind' spin-off

"I don’t have a relatable thing. This is not like life that we’ve experienced." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/LAvPQdE

The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks next week. Here's what to expect

The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/z5uLEDj

Scientists May Have Found What Really Triggers Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists may have uncovered a hidden trigger behind Alzheimer’s disease. Instead of plaques being the root cause, amyloid beta appears to interfere with tau, a protein that helps keep neurons functioning properly. This disruption could set off the damage that eventually leads to the disease’s most recognizable brain changes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VyWfJdw