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New research finds that ocean-dwelling fish entered freshwater environments on several occasions, evolving enhanced hearing abilities in the process. When ancient marine fish transitioned from saltwater to freshwater environments, many…
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Johns Hopkins scientists found that neurons form tiny nanotube networks to transport toxins like amyloid-beta. The discovery shows how brain cells might clear waste but also unintentionally spread Alzheimer’s-related proteins.…
A new experimental therapy helps restore the heart’s flexibility in models of stiffened heart failure. Michael Gotthardt and his colleagues at the Max Delbrück Center are working with U.S. researchers…
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Ten years after the first detection of gravitational waves, scientists have captured the clearest signal yet — and it confirms one of Stephen Hawking’s most famous predictions. Using the upgraded…
A new electronic eye implant has restored reading vision to people blinded by dry age-related macular degeneration. In a major trial, patients using the PRIMA implant and augmented-reality glasses were…
Yale researchers revealed how vitamin B5 fuels mitochondria, offering new insight into brain and metabolic disorders. The human body produces a molecule from vitamin B5 that plays a crucial role…
As Arctic sea ice melts, new life may emerge from the thaw. Researchers have discovered that bacteria beneath and along the melting ice are converting nitrogen gas into a form…
Researchers discovered that a longevity gene from centenarians can reverse heart damage linked to progeria, suggesting a new approach to treating rapid and age-related heart aging. A major advancement has…
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Archaeologists in Rome have discovered a 404,000-year-old site where early humans butchered an elephant using small stone tools. The remains, found alongside over 500 artifacts, reveal that people not only…
MIT researchers have found rare remnants of the planet that existed before Earth’s catastrophic formation. Traces of an ancient potassium isotope imbalance were detected in some of the oldest rocks…
Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that linking quantum sensors in optimized networks can dramatically boost their sensitivity. Uncovering dark matter, the invisible substance thought to bind galaxies together, remains…
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Boston researchers sequenced a full human genome in record time, under four hours. The advance could speed life-saving diagnoses for newborns in intensive care. Boston Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with…
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New research from Lund University reveals that gluten plays a vital role in keeping spaghetti intact while boiling What prevents spaghetti from falling apart when cooked in boiling water? According…
Scientists have unveiled Khankhuuluu, a new Mongolian dinosaur species that predates and closely resembles early Tyrannosaurs. With its long snout, small horns, and lean build, it represents a transitional form…
Researchers in Konstanz discovered a way to manipulate materials with light by exciting magnon pairs, reshaping their magnetic “fingerprint.” This allows non-thermal control of magnetic states and data transmission at…
ASU scientists found that people whose gut microbes make more methane extract more calories from fiber-rich foods. Methanogens help the microbiome turn fiber into energy by consuming hydrogen and producing…
A massive genetic study found that naturally lower cholesterol is linked to a dramatically reduced risk of dementia. The research simulated the effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs and showed up to…
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Reptiles don’t just pee, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid spheres, a water-saving evolutionary trick. This discovery could illuminate how to…
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MIT researchers discovered that the genome’s 3D structure doesn’t vanish during cell division as previously thought. Instead, tiny loops called microcompartments remain (and even strengthen) while chromosomes condense. These loops…
Colorado researchers discovered that nearly half of tested cannabis flower products exaggerated their THC levels, while concentrates were mostly accurate. The team’s statewide audit revealed potency inconsistencies that could mislead…
A team of researchers has designed a theoretical model for a topological quantum battery capable of long-distance energy transfer and immunity to dissipation. By exploiting topological properties in photonic waveguides,…
Chalmers researchers have developed a simple, light-based platform to study the mysterious “invisible glue” that binds materials at the nanoscale. Gold flakes floating in salt water reveal how quantum and…
Scientists have uncovered evidence that megaquakes in the Pacific Northwest might trigger California’s San Andreas Fault. A research ship’s navigational error revealed paired sediment layers showing both fault systems moved…
Researchers suggest that dark matter might subtly color light red or blue as it passes through, revealing traces of its existence. Using a network-like model of particle connections, they argue…
A wireless eye implant developed at Stanford Medicine has restored reading ability to people with advanced macular degeneration. The PRIMA chip works with smart glasses to replace lost photoreceptors using…
Researchers at the University of Surrey developed an AI that predicts what a person’s knee X-ray will look like in a year, helping track osteoarthritis progression. The tool provides both…
Scientists have uncovered a toxic alliance between Aβ and fibrinogen that may explain how Alzheimer’s disease begins. The two proteins together create stubborn clots that damage blood vessels and spark…
Under the sea, green algae have evolved a clever way to handle too much sunlight. Scientists found that a special pigment called siphonein acts like a natural sun shield, protecting…
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Common dolphins in the North Atlantic are living significantly shorter lives, with female longevity dropping seven years since the 1990s. Researchers found this decline by analyzing stranded dolphins, revealing a…
Researchers have found that 2D materials can self-form microscopic cavities that trap light and electrons, altering their quantum behavior. With a miniaturized terahertz spectroscope, the team observed standing light-matter waves…
New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being and balanced key hormones…
Physicists have uncovered the fascinating world of “rotating crystals” — solids made of spinning particles that behave in strange, almost living ways. These odd materials can twist instead of stretch,…
Menopause brings profound shifts not just in hormones but in the very structure of the brain. Scientists have found that gray matter in regions tied to memory and thinking can…
Scientists are taking the once-radical concept of dimming the sun through stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) seriously, but a Columbia University team warns that reality is far messier than models suggest.…
Neck size is proving to be a powerful indicator of hidden health risks. Larger neck circumferences are associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea, even among those with normal…
Feeling in control may be the key to conquering daily stress. Penn State researchers found that people were 62% more likely to resolve everyday hassles on days when they felt…
A new light-driven cancer therapy uses LEDs and tin nanoflakes to kill tumors safely and affordably. Developed by teams in Texas and Portugal, it eliminates up to 92% of skin…
Melting Arctic ice is revealing a hidden world of nitrogen-fixing bacteria beneath the surface. These microbes, not the usual cyanobacteria, enrich the ocean with nitrogen, fueling algae growth that supports…
A massive brain imaging study of nearly 30,000 people has uncovered striking connections between eating ultra-processed foods and measurable changes in brain structure. These changes may be tied to overeating…
A groundbreaking retinal implant called PRIMA has enabled blind patients with dry AMD to read again. The chip, powered by light and paired with AR glasses, sends visual data directly…
Scientists have found that preserving lymph nodes during cancer surgery could dramatically improve how patients respond to immunotherapy. The research shows that lymph nodes are essential for training and sustaining…
A massive Veterans Affairs study has confirmed that nicotinamide may offer real protection against skin cancer. Patients who took the vitamin B3 derivative saw notable reductions in new cancer cases—especially…
Naked mole-rats seem to have found nature’s cheat code for longevity. Scientists discovered that small tweaks in one of their proteins make it better at fixing DNA damage, helping the…
A sweeping review of over 200 studies finds that aerobic exercises like walking and cycling offer the best pain relief and mobility gains for knee osteoarthritis. Compared to other types…
A major collaboration between UC San Diego and 23andMe identified genes that shape cannabis use behaviors. The study linked the CADM2 and GRM3 genes to cannabis use and connected these…
Researchers have created a new iron supplement that merges iron, probiotics, and prebiotics. This “three-in-one” formula restores iron levels while maintaining gut health and preventing inflammation. In mice studies, it…
Groundbreaking research shows that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm become more common—not just from random chance, but because some are naturally favored. Advanced sequencing revealed dozens of…
Researchers have developed a light-emitting sugar probe that exposes how marine microbes break down complex carbohydrates. The innovative fluorescent tool allows scientists to visualize when and where sugars are degraded…
A new drug combo of enzalutamide and hormone therapy has been shown to extend survival for men with recurring prostate cancer, reducing death risk by over 40%. The study followed…
A groundbreaking study reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically longer than those who didn’t. Researchers from the University…
Researchers have unveiled a new model for the universe’s birth that replaces cosmic inflation with gravitational waves as the driving force behind creation. Their simulations show that gravity and quantum…
Researchers from The University of Western Australia node at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have uncovered a colossal bridge of neutral hydrogen gas linking two dwarf galaxies,…
Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a dramatic rise in ozone. Scientists found that the lack of sunlight…
Scientists have found a new way to stop cancer growth without damaging healthy cells. Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and Vividion Therapeutics discovered a compound that blocks the signal…
Both regular and “diet” soft drinks may be far worse for liver health than believed. A massive study of over 120,000 participants found that consuming more than one can a…
SuperAgers defy normal aging by keeping sharp memories and healthy brains well into their 80s. Northwestern scientists discovered that these individuals either resist the buildup of harmful brain proteins or…
Scientists at Johns Hopkins may be closing in on dark matter’s elusive trail, uncovering a mysterious gamma ray glow at the heart of our galaxy that could signal unseen matter…
Researchers discovered the gene that gives a rare wheat variety its unusual “triple-grain” trait. When switched on, the gene helps wheat flowers produce extra grain-bearing parts. The finding could allow…
Salk Institute scientists discovered that bile acids in the liver can weaken immune cell function, making immunotherapy less effective against liver cancer. They pinpointed specific bile acids that suppress T…
Paleontologists have uncovered the fossilized lower right canine of a large proborhyaenid sparassodont in the Taubaté Basin of Brazil. The post Fossil of Carnivorous ‘Swamp Monster’ Found in Brazil appeared…
Paleontologists have examined two exceptional specimens of the end-Cretaceous, duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus annectens. The post Two New Specimens of Edmontosaurus annectens Preserve Fine Details of Scales and Hooves appeared first…
The most iconic mass extinction in Earth history occurred around 66 million years ago, as rapid environmental destruction led to the extinction of around 75% of species, most famously the…
Gliese 251 is an early red dwarf star and the 74th closest star system to our Sun. The post Super-Earth Candidate Found in Habitable Zone of Gliese 251 appeared first…
In a new study, University of New South Wales Professor Mike Archer and colleagues re-examined the fossilized tibia (lower leg bone) of a now-extinct, giant sthenurine kangaroo. The post Australia’s…
A team of physicists from Japan and Germany suggests that, during the early Universe, a ‘knot dominated era’ may have existed, where knots were a dominant component of the Universe.…
Both avian and non-avian reptiles excrete excess nitrogen in solid form -- colloquially termed ‘urates’ -- as an evolutionary adaptation that aids in water conservation. The post New Research Reveals…
This streamer of gas is channeling matter from the surrounding cloud of a star-forming region in Perseus directly onto a newborn binary star system called SVS13A. The post ALMA Captures…
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse disrupted light-dark cycles for North American birds during the lead-up to spring reproduction. The post Total Solar Eclipses Can Trigger Dawn Behavior…
Using a combination of the Subaru Telescope, the W. M. Keck Observatory, ESA’s Gaia mission, astronomers have imaged a brown-dwarf companion around the M-dwarf star LSPM J1446+4633. The post Astronomers…
Titan offers great motivation for the detailed study of organic chemistry in unconventional conditions. The post Unexpected Mixture of Hydrogen Cyanide and Hydrocarbons May Exist on Saturn’s Moon Titan appeared…
Paleoanthropologists have unearthed and examined a hominin partial skeleton that includes hand and foot bones unambiguously associated with skull elements of Paranthropus boisei, a species of early hominin that lived…
Paleontologists have described a new genus and species of pachycephalosaurid dinosaur from five fossil specimens found in the Late Cretaceous Two Medicine Formation of Montana, the United States. The post…
Several hominids -- Australopithecus africanus, Paranthropus robustus, early Homo sp., Gigantopithecus blacki, Pongo sp., Papio sp., Homo neanderthalensis, and Homo sapiens -- were consistently exposed to lead over 2 million…
The Galactic Center excess is an unexpected concentration of gamma-rays emerging from the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. The post Milky Way’s Galactic Center Excess is Due to Dark…
In new research, paleoanthropologists from the United States and Canada analyzed the morphology of a hominin talus (large bone in the ankle that joins with the tibia of the leg…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have obtained a new image of the nearly face-on spiral galaxy NGC 3370. The post Hubble Space Telescope Observes NGC 3370 appeared first…
A team of ornithologists from the National University of Singapore, Birdtour Asia Ltd., and the University of Queensland has described a new and cryptic species of the hawk-cuckoo genus Hierococcyx…
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have detected doubly deuterated water (D2O), or ‘heavy water,’ in the protoplanetrary disk around V883 Orionis, a protostar located 1,300 light-years away…
Paleontologists have unearthed a new assemblage of Triassic fossils at the Quebrada Santo Domingo site of the Northern Precordillera Basin in northwestern Argentina. The post Paleontologists Discover New Species of…
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