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Scientists found a hidden clock inside dinosaur eggshells
Researchers have found that fossilized dinosaur eggshells contain a natural clock that can reveal when dinosaurs lived. The technique delivers surprisingly precise ages and could revolutionize how fossil sites around the world are dated.
21-12-2025 06:01
Scientists unlocked a superconductor mystery under crushing pressure
Superconductors promise loss-free electricity, but most only work at extreme cold. Hydrogen-rich materials changed that—yet their inner workings remained hidden because they only exist under enormous pressure. Now, researchers have directly measured the
21-12-2025 03:15
Astrophysicists map the invisible universe using warped galaxies
By studying tiny distortions in the shapes of distant galaxies, scientists mapped dark matter and dark energy across one of the largest sky surveys ever assembled. Their results back the standard picture of the universe and show that even archival telesc
21-12-2025 02:42
Scientists found climate change hidden in old military air samples
Old military air samples turned out to be a treasure trove of biological DNA, allowing scientists to track moss spores over 35 years. The results show mosses now release spores up to a month earlier than in the 1990s. Even more surprising, the timing dep
21-12-2025 01:10
Is a vegan diet safe for kids? A huge study has answers
A major new meta-analysis finds that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children when properly planned. Kids on plant-based diets often had better heart health markers, including lower “bad” cholesterol, and consumed more fiber and
21-12-2025 00:26
This “mushroom” is not a fungus, it’s a bizarre plant that breaks all the rules
Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in dark forest undergrowth. Scientists surveying rare populations across East Asian islands uncovered how its cellular machinery shra
20-12-2025 11:39
NASA just caught a rare glimpse of an interstellar comet
An instrument aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft captured rare ultraviolet observations of an interstellar comet while Earth-based telescopes were blinded by the Sun. The spacecraft’s unique position provided an unprecedented look at the comet’s dus
20-12-2025 11:13
What scientists found inside Titan was not what anyone expected
For years, scientists thought Saturn’s moon Titan hid a global ocean beneath its frozen surface. A new look at Cassini data now suggests something very different: a thick, slushy interior with pockets of liquid water rather than an open sea. A subtle del
20-12-2025 10:52
Deaths of despair were rising long before opioids
Long before opioids flooded communities, something else was quietly changing—and it may have helped set the stage for today’s crisis. A new study finds that as church attendance dropped among middle-aged, less educated white Americans, deaths from overdo
20-12-2025 10:39
The real reason incomes rise and why they drop
Getting ahead financially is mainly about what you earn at work, not what you make from investments. Researchers found that promotions, skills, and better jobs drive most upward income movement. But when people slip backward, falling investment income is
20-12-2025 09:43
Magnesium Benefits Explained: Better Sleep, More Energy, and Improved Mood
Magnesium benefits sleep, energy, and mood by supporting neural function, ATP production, and emotional balance, making it vital among essential energy minerals.
20-12-2025 03:08
How Calming Environments Support Better Patient Comfort in Hospitals
Stress and discomfort can slow recovery, increase perceived pain, and make hospital visits harder than they need to be. A growing body of research shows that the physical and sensory environment plays a meaningful role in patient wellbeing.
19-12-2025 16:07
Proper Breathing Benefits You Didn't Know: Breath Health Secrets for a Longer, More Vital Life
Discover how proper breathing benefits overall health, explores longevity breathing techniques, and enhances breath health to improve vitality, energy, and long-term wellness naturally.
19-12-2025 14:03
Functional Fitness Benefits That Boost Energy: How Vitality Exercises and Strength Training Power Daily Life
Discover the key functional fitness benefits that boost everyday energy. Learn how vitality exercise and strength training enhance real-life strength, balance, and overall wellness.
19-12-2025 14:02
Lower Cortisol Naturally: Anti-Stress Foods and Smart Stress Nutrition Choices
Learn how to lower cortisol naturally with anti-stress foods and science-backed stress nutrition tips that support mood, energy, gut health, and long-term resilience.
19-12-2025 14:02
How Technology Impacts Child Psychology: Screen Time Effects and Digital Mental Health in Kids
Technology child psychology shows how screen time effects and digital mental health shape development, balancing learning with emotional well‑being.
19-12-2025 14:01
High Functioning Depression: Hidden Depression Symptoms and the Silent Struggle Behind a Normal Life
Hidden depression symptoms often mask high functioning depression, a mood disorder where individuals appear fine while struggling internally with persistent low mood.
19-12-2025 13:59
The 98% mystery: Scientists just cracked the code on “junk DNA” linked to Alzheimer’s
Researchers have revealed that so-called “junk DNA” contains powerful switches that help control brain cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease. By experimentally testing nearly 1,000 DNA switches in human astrocytes, scientists identified around 150 that tru
19-12-2025 11:03
An 11-year-old needed two new organs and doctors made history
In a rare and historic achievement, Children’s Hospital Colorado successfully completed its first dual heart and liver transplant in a pediatric patient. The life-saving surgery was performed on 11-year-old Gracie Greenlaw, whose congenital heart conditi
19-12-2025 10:35
Helping others for a few hours a week may slow brain aging
Spending a few hours a week helping others may slow the aging of the brain. Researchers found that both formal volunteering and informal acts, like helping neighbors or relatives, were linked to noticeably slower cognitive decline over time. The benefits
19-12-2025 10:08
Ancient oceans were ruled by super predators unlike anything today
Long before whales and sharks, enormous marine reptiles dominated the oceans with unmatched power. Scientists have reconstructed a 130-million-year-old marine ecosystem from Colombia and found predators operating at a food-chain level higher than any see
19-12-2025 09:25
Scientists found a new way to slow aging inside cells
A small tweak to mitochondrial energy production led to big gains in health and longevity. Mice engineered to boost a protein that helps mitochondria work more efficiently lived longer and showed better metabolism, stronger muscles, and healthier fat tis
19-12-2025 08:38
Glowing neurons let scientists watch the brain work in real time
A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers or fading signals. The advance makes it possible to watch individual brain cells fire for hours, offering a clearer, deeper look
19-12-2025 06:49
From biting flies to feathered dinosaurs, scientists reveal 70 new species
Researchers announced over 70 new species in a single year, including bizarre insects, ancient dinosaurs, rare mammals, and deep-river fish. Many were found not in the wild, but in museum collections, proving that major discoveries can still be hiding in
19-12-2025 05:59
Neurons aren’t supposed to regrow but these ones brought back vision
After injury, the visual system can recover by growing new neural connections rather than replacing lost cells. Researchers found that surviving eye cells formed extra branches that restored communication with the brain. These new pathways worked much li
19-12-2025 04:07
A stunning new forecast shows when thousands of glaciers will vanish
New research reveals when glaciers around the world will vanish and why every fraction of a degree of warming could decide their fate.
19-12-2025 03:19
Earth may have been ravaged by “invisible” explosions from space
Cosmic “touchdown airbursts” — explosions of comets or asteroids above Earth’s surface — may be far more common and destructive than previously thought, according to new research. Unlike crater-forming impacts, these events unleash extreme heat and press
19-12-2025 01:30
Gravitational waves may reveal hidden dark matter around black holes
Gravitational waves from black holes may soon reveal where dark matter is hiding. A new model shows how dark matter surrounding massive black holes leaves detectable fingerprints in the waves recorded by future space observatories.
19-12-2025 00:56
Diabetes Early Signs Explained: Blood Sugar Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Learn key diabetes early signs and common blood sugar symptoms—from thirst and urination to fatigue and skin changes—to recognize high glucose before complications.
18-12-2025 12:30
Anxiety Chest Pain Explained: Panic Attack Symptoms and Stress Response That Mimic Heart Attacks
Anxiety chest pain can feel like a heart attack. Learn how panic attack symptoms and stress response cause chest pain and how doctors tell the difference.
18-12-2025 12:29
HPV Vaccine Guide for Women: When Is the Best Time to Get the Shot?
Discover when women should get the HPV vaccine, how the vaccine works, who benefits most, and why timing matters for lifelong protection against HPV-related cancers.
18-12-2025 12:29
7 Common Winter Illnesses and How to Fight Them Effectively
Stay healthy this winter with this guide to seven common winter illnesses—discover symptoms, prevention tips, and how to fight them for a stronger immune defense.
18-12-2025 12:28
Holiday Illness Syndrome: Why You Get Sick on Holiday and How to Beat It
Discover what holiday illness syndrome is, why people get sick around a holiday, and practical tips to prevent and manage this frustrating syndrome for healthier breaks.
18-12-2025 12:28
Astronomers just watched a black hole twist spacetime
Astronomers have detected spacetime itself being dragged and twisted by a spinning black hole for the first time. The discovery, seen during a star’s violent destruction, confirms a prediction made over 100 years ago and reveals new clues about how black
18-12-2025 10:41
The western U.S. Tried to stop wildfires and it backfired
Much of the western U.S. is overdue for wildfire, with decades of suppression allowing fuel to build up across millions of hectares. Researchers estimate that 74% of the region is in a fire deficit, meaning far more land needs to burn to restore healthy
18-12-2025 10:17
Your body feels cold in two different ways
Researchers have uncovered that the body uses different molecular systems to sense cold in the skin versus internal organs. This explains why surface chills feel very different from cold experienced deep inside the body.
18-12-2025 09:38
The gear meant to protect firefighters may carry hidden dangers
Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it may also introduce chemical exposures. A U.S. study found that brominated flame retardants are present across multiple layers of fi
18-12-2025 08:49
A hidden T cell switch could make cancer immunotherapy work for more people
Scientists have discovered that T cell receptors activate through a hidden spring-like motion that had never been seen before. This breakthrough may help explain why immunotherapy works for some cancers and how it could be improved for others.
18-12-2025 07:56
Scientists spent 10 years chasing a particle that wasn’t there
After a decade of painstaking measurements, scientists have delivered a major plot twist in particle physics: a long-hypothesized “mystery particle” likely doesn’t exist. Using the MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab, researchers analyzed neutrinos from tw
18-12-2025 05:43
Mystery of King Tut’s jars solved? Yale researchers find opium clues
Traces of opium found inside an ancient alabaster vase suggest drug use was common in ancient Egypt, not rare or accidental. The discovery raises the possibility that King Tut’s famous jars once held opiates valued enough to be buried with pharaohs—and s
18-12-2025 05:18
Young adults are using cannabis to sleep at alarming rates
More than 20% of young adults say they use cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep, with cannabis leading by a wide margin. Researchers warn this strategy can backfire, disrupting sleep quality and increasing the risk of long-term sleep and substance-use prob
18-12-2025 03:11
AI detects cancer but it’s also reading who you are
AI tools designed to diagnose cancer from tissue samples are quietly learning more than just disease patterns. New research shows these systems can infer patient demographics from pathology slides, leading to biased results for certain groups. The bias s
17-12-2025 23:53
This tiny protein helps control how hungry you feel
Researchers have identified a previously overlooked protein that helps regulate appetite and energy use in the body. This “helper” protein supports a key system that decides whether the body burns energy or stores it, and when it does not function proper
17-12-2025 23:18
Scientists prove “impossible” Earth-to-space quantum link is feasible
Researchers have shown that quantum signals can be sent from Earth up to satellites, not just down from space as previously believed. This breakthrough could make global quantum networks far more powerful, affordable, and practical.
17-12-2025 11:25
A quantum mystery that stumped scientists for decades is solved
A long-standing physics mystery has been solved with the discovery of emergent photon-like behavior inside a strange quantum material. The finding confirms a true 3D quantum spin liquid and unlocks a new way to study deeply entangled matter.
17-12-2025 10:52
Scientists rewired Down syndrome brain circuits by restoring a missing molecule
A missing brain molecule may be disrupting neural wiring in Down syndrome, according to new research. Replacing it in adult mice rewired brain circuits and improved brain flexibility, challenging the idea that treatment must happen before birth.
17-12-2025 08:25
A flesh-eating fly once eradicated is moving back toward the U.S.
California researchers are preparing for the possible return of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on living flesh and once devastated U.S. livestock. By monitoring traps and educating veterinarians and farmers, they hope to stop the pes
17-12-2025 08:25
Sugar-free sweeteners may still be harming your liver
Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut bacteria can neutralize some of it—but too much sorbit
17-12-2025 08:24
He ate a hamburger and died hours later. Doctors found a shocking cause
A rare tick-borne allergy linked to red meat has now been confirmed as deadly for the first time. A healthy New Jersey man collapsed and died hours after eating beef, with later testing revealing a severe allergic reaction tied to alpha-gal, a sugar spre
17-12-2025 08:24
New study reveals how kimchi boosts the immune system
Kimchi may do far more than add flavor to meals—it could help fine-tune the human immune system. A clinical study using advanced single-cell genetic analysis found that regular kimchi consumption strengthens immune defenses while preventing harmful overr
17-12-2025 08:02
Cancer-Stricken King Charles Faces Scrutiny Over Swollen 'Sausage' Fingers
King Charles III announces reduction of cancer treatment in 2026, crediting early detection and medical advances for positive progress. Despite swollen fingers drawing public attention amid ongoing therapy, experts say this common symptom can have many b
17-12-2025 06:33
A new test could reveal Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear
Scientists at Northern Arizona University are developing a promising new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier than ever before—by tracking how the brain uses sugar. Using tiny particles in the blood called microvesicles, researchers may soon be able
17-12-2025 06:15
Ear Pain Causes Explained: TMJ Symptoms and Referred Pain from Jaw or Teeth
Learn common ear pain causes, TMJ symptoms, and referred pain—how jaw and dental issues mimic ear infection and how doctors diagnose and treat them.
17-12-2025 06:10
Brain Fog Causes and Cognitive Issues: How Doctors Diagnose and Treat Mental Fatigue
Learn common brain fog causes and persistent cognitive issues—how clinicians diagnose and treat mental fog with evidence‑based lab testing and targeted therapies.
17-12-2025 06:07
A hidden star found where dust shouldn’t exist
A mysterious cloud of ultra-hot dust around Kappa Tucanae A may finally have an explanation: a hidden companion star. The star’s extreme orbit carries it straight through the dust zone, strongly suggesting it plays a key role in keeping the dust alive. T
17-12-2025 05:21
A loud minority makes the Internet look far more toxic than it is
People think online platforms are overflowing with toxic and misleading content, but the reality is far calmer. A small group of highly active users creates most of the harm, while the majority remain relatively civil. Still, many Americans assume the wo
17-12-2025 04:08
Scientists reveal why some brains stop growing too soon
Researchers used miniature human brains grown in the lab to uncover why certain genetic mutations lead to abnormally small brains. Changes in actin disrupted the orientation of early brain cell divisions, causing crucial progenitor cells to disappear too
17-12-2025 02:35
This 8,000-year-old art shows math before numbers existed
Over 8,000 years ago, early farming communities in northern Mesopotamia were already thinking mathematically—long before numbers were written down. By closely studying Halafian pottery, researchers uncovered floral and plant designs arranged with precise
16-12-2025 23:26
Tired All the Time? Key Hypothyroidism Signs That Reveal a Hidden Thyroid Disorder
Discover key hypothyroidism signs linked to feeling tired all the time, how a thyroid disorder affects energy, and when to seek testing, diagnosis, and treatment.
16-12-2025 12:27
Chronic Sinus Congestion: Sinusitis Causes, Symptoms, and Blocked Nose Solutions
Chronic sinus congestion can stem from structural issues, infection, or polyps beyond allergies; understanding sinusitis symptoms and blocked nose causes improves treatment.
16-12-2025 12:26
Why Wounds Heal Slowly: Key Nutrient Deficiencies and Diabetes Symptoms to Watch
Persistent wounds can signal slow wound healing from nutrient deficiencies or diabetes symptoms; learn key causes, lab markers, and treatment approaches.
16-12-2025 12:26
Emotional Numbness: Key Mental Health Signs and Dissociation Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Discover what emotional numbness means, its connection to dissociation symptoms, and the mental health signs to watch for when emotions feel distant or absent.
16-12-2025 12:26
The Overthinking Cycle: Understanding Its Effects on the Brain, Body, and Anxiety Thinking Patterns
Discover how overthinking affects the brain and body. Learn about rumination symptoms, anxiety thinking patterns, and strategies to break the overthinking cycle for mental balance.
16-12-2025 12:25
A simple turn reveals a 1,500-year-old secret on Roman glass
A museum visit sparked a revelation when a Roman glass cup was turned around and its overlooked markings came into focus. These symbols, once dismissed as decoration, appear to be workshop identifiers used by teams of skilled artisans. The findings chall
16-12-2025 09:25
Living cells may generate electricity from motion
Cells may generate their own electrical signals through microscopic membrane motions. Researchers show that active molecular processes can create voltage spikes similar to those used by neurons. These signals could help drive ion transport and explain ke
16-12-2025 08:54
Colon cancer is surging in younger adults and doctors are alarmed
Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks. Diet, obesity, and lack of early screening are playing a major role in this shift. New genetic tests offer hope for earlier dete
16-12-2025 08:32
Ramanujan’s 100-year-old pi formula is still revealing the Universe
Ramanujan’s elegant formulas for calculating pi, developed more than a century ago, have unexpectedly resurfaced at the heart of modern physics. Researchers at IISc discovered that the same mathematical structures behind these formulas also describe real
16-12-2025 08:19
1.5-million-year-old fossil face is forcing a rethink of human origins
Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of a 1.5-million-year-old Homo erectus fossil from Ethiopia, uncovering an unexpectedly primitive appearance. While its braincase fits with classic Homo erectus, the face and teeth resemble much older huma
16-12-2025 08:19
Scientists reveal a 1.5-million-year-old human face
Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of a 1.5-million-year-old Homo erectus fossil from Ethiopia, uncovering an unexpectedly primitive appearance. While its braincase fits with classic Homo erectus, the face and teeth resemble much older huma
16-12-2025 08:19
A new way to prevent gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate. Researchers studying oral bacteria found that disrupting chemical signals used in bacterial “conversations” can shift dental plaqu
16-12-2025 08:09
Physicists found a way to see heat in empty space
Physicists have found a clever way to detect the elusive Unruh effect without extreme accelerations. By using atoms that emit light cooperatively between mirrors, acceleration subtly shifts when a powerful light burst appears. That early flash acts like
16-12-2025 07:29
This rare earthquake did everything scientists hoped to see
A rare, ultra-long earthquake in Myanmar revealed that mature faults can deliver their full force directly to the surface. The discovery could mean stronger shaking near faults like California’s San Andreas than current models predict.
16-12-2025 07:11
Scientists find the missing links between genes and disease
A new genetic mapping strategy reveals how entire networks of genes work together to cause disease, filling in the missing links left by traditional genetic studies. The technique could transform how scientists identify drug targets for complex condition
16-12-2025 05:28
AI learns to decode the diseases written in your DNA
A newly developed AI can predict which diseases specific genetic mutations are likely to cause, not just whether they are harmful. The breakthrough could speed up diagnoses and open new paths for personalized treatment.
16-12-2025 04:47
A hidden climate shift may have sparked epic Pacific voyages 1,000 years ago
Around 1,000 years ago, a major climate shift reshaped rainfall across the South Pacific, making western islands like Samoa and Tonga drier while eastern islands such as Tahiti became increasingly wet. New evidence from plant waxes preserved in island se
15-12-2025 23:53
Why consciousness exists at all
Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn from the environment, and coordinate socially. Surpris
15-12-2025 10:29
Hidden dimensions could explain where mass comes from
A new theory proposes that the universe’s fundamental forces and particle properties may arise from the geometry of hidden extra dimensions. These dimensions could twist and evolve over time, forming stable structures that generate mass and symmetry brea
15-12-2025 10:13
Sudden Dizziness Standing Up? POTS Symptoms, Low Blood Pressure, and Dizziness Standing Up Explained
Learn why dizziness standing up happens, how to spot POTS symptoms versus low blood pressure, and when recurring episodes mean it's time to see a doctor.
15-12-2025 10:12
Night Muscle Cramps: Top Leg Cramps Causes, Electrolytes Imbalance, and How to Stop the Pain
Discover why night muscle cramps strike, key leg cramps causes, and how electrolytes imbalance, hydration, and stretches help you relieve pain and prevent future episodes.
15-12-2025 10:12
Chest Tightness Causes: The Hidden Triggers Behind Anxiety Chest Pain and Non-Cardiac Chest Pain
Learn about chest tightness causes beyond heart issues, including anxiety chest pain and non-cardiac chest pain, plus symptoms, red flags, and when to seek medical help.
15-12-2025 10:11
Why Your Heart Skips a Beat: Benign Heart Palpitations vs Dangerous Arrhythmia Signs
Why a heart skip beat is often harmless, how benign palpitations feel, real arrhythmia signs to watch for, and when to see a doctor.
15-12-2025 10:11
Dermatologists Reveal Skin Aging Causes in Hot Climates and Harsh UV Exposure Effects
Dermatologists explain why skin ages faster in hot climates, focusing on skin aging causes, UV exposure effects, and proven ways to slow damage.
15-12-2025 10:09
AI found a way to stop a virus before it enters cells
Researchers discovered a hidden molecular “switch” that herpes viruses rely on to invade cells. By combining AI, simulations, and lab experiments, they identified and altered a single amino acid that shut down viral entry. What once might have taken year
15-12-2025 09:45
New study shows some plant-based diets may raise heart disease risk
Researchers tracking over 63,000 adults found that high-quality, minimally processed plant foods significantly reduce cardiovascular risk. But when those plant foods are ultra-processed, the advantage disappears—and can even backfire. Some ultra-processe
15-12-2025 08:55
Giant sea monsters lived in rivers at the end of the dinosaur age
Giant mosasaurs, once thought to be strictly ocean-dwelling predators, may have spent their final chapter prowling freshwater rivers alongside dinosaurs and crocodiles. A massive tooth found in North Dakota, analyzed using chemical isotope techniques, re
15-12-2025 08:42
These simple habits could make your brain 8 years younger, study finds
New research shows that your brain’s “true age” can shift dramatically depending on how you live, with optimism, restorative sleep, stress management, and strong social support acting like powerful anti-aging tools. Using advanced MRI-based brain-age est
15-12-2025 08:26
Anxiety and insomnia linked to sharp drops in key immune cells
Natural killer cells act as the immune system’s rapid-response team, but the stress of anxiety and insomnia may be quietly thinning their ranks. A study of young women in Saudi Arabia found that both conditions were linked to significantly fewer NK cells
15-12-2025 05:47
New orbital clue reveals how hot Jupiters really formed
Hot Jupiters were once cosmic oddities, but unraveling how they moved so close to their stars has remained a stubborn mystery. Scientists have long debated whether these giants were violently flung inward or peacefully drifted through their birth disks.
15-12-2025 04:13
Light-printed electrodes turn skin and clothing into sensors
Researchers in Sweden have unveiled a way to create high-performance electronic electrodes using nothing more than visible light and specially designed water-soluble monomers. This gentle, chemical-free approach lets conductive plastics form directly on
15-12-2025 03:47
Cannabis compounds show unexpected power against ovarian cancer
Scientists have discovered that key compounds from cannabis—CBD and THC—show surprisingly strong effects against ovarian cancer cells. Used together, they slow cell growth, reduce colony formation, and may even block the cancer’s ability to spread. Even
15-12-2025 03:22
Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon reveals 8 back pain myths to stop believing
Back pain is wrapped in persistent myths, but many are far from the truth. From misconceptions about heavy lifting and bed rest to confusion over posture, exercise, and surgery, Dr. Meghan Murphy breaks down what really causes pain and what actually help
15-12-2025 01:55
Stem cell pain sponge soaks up osteoarthritis joint pain and protects cartilage
SereNeuro Therapeutics revealed promising results for SN101, a first-in-class iPSC-derived therapy designed to treat chronic osteoarthritis pain while protecting joint tissue. Instead of blocking pain pathways, SN101 uses lab-grown nociceptors that act l
15-12-2025 00:37
Indoor tanning triples melanoma risk and seeds broad DNA mutations
Researchers discovered that tanning beds cause widespread, mutation-laden DNA damage across almost all skin, explaining the sharply increased melanoma risk. Single-cell genomic analysis revealed dangerous mutations even in sun-protected regions. Survivor
15-12-2025 00:10
Researchers find how plants survive without sunlight or sex
The study reveals how Balanophora plants function despite abandoning photosynthesis and, in some species, sexual reproduction. Their plastid genomes shrank dramatically in a shared ancestor, yet the plastids remain vital. Asexual reproduction appears to
14-12-2025 23:45
Researchers identify viral suspects that could be fueling long COVID
Scientists are uncovering a new possibility behind long COVID’s stubborn symptoms: hidden infections that awaken or emerge alongside SARS-CoV-2. Evidence is mounting that viruses like Epstein-Barr and even latent tuberculosis may flare up when COVID disr
14-12-2025 22:36
Harvard gut discovery could change how we treat obesity and diabetes
Scientists found that certain molecules made by gut bacteria travel to the liver and help control how the body uses energy. These molecules change depending on diet, genetics, and shifts in the microbiome. Some even improved insulin response in liver cel
14-12-2025 11:23
Scientists finally uncovered why the Indus Valley Civilization collapsed
A series of century-scale droughts may have quietly reshaped one of the world’s earliest urban civilizations. New climate reconstructions show that the Indus Valley Civilization endured repeated long dry periods that gradually pushed its people toward th
14-12-2025 11:15
Male bonobos use hidden clues to boost mating success
Male bonobos have an impressive ability to detect when females are most fertile, even though the usual visual cues are unreliable. Researchers tracking wild bonobos in the Congo discovered that males skillfully interpret a mix of swelling timing and a fe
14-12-2025 10:55
A grad student’s wild idea triggers a major aging breakthrough
Senescent “zombie” cells are linked to aging and multiple diseases, but spotting them in living tissue has been notoriously difficult. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have now taken an inventive leap by using aptamers—tiny, shape-shifting DNA molecules—to sel
14-12-2025 10:21
Natural compound supercharges treatment for aggressive leukemia
Forskolin, a plant-derived compound, shows surprising potential against one of the most aggressive forms of leukemia. Researchers discovered that it not only stops cancer cells from growing but also makes them far more vulnerable to chemotherapy by preve
14-12-2025 09:37
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