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This natural amino acid could help stop cavities before they start
Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, arginine-treated dental plaque stayed less acidic, became structurally less harmful, and supported more beneficial bacteria. These changes
09-01-2026 20:34
Scientists test a tiny eye implant that could restore sight
Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration. The hair-thin patch replaces damaged retinal cells responsible for sharp, central vision. Earlier stu
09-01-2026 08:45
The 4x rule: Why some people’s DNA is more unstable than others
A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older. Common genetic variants can dramatically alter how fast this expansion happens, sometimes multiplying the pace by four. Researchers also identified spe
09-01-2026 08:35
Common food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life. In a large study spanning more than a decade, people with the highest intake of preservative additives were far more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The increased ri
09-01-2026 08:16
Scientists Found a Way to Supercharge the Immune System Against Cancer
Researchers have developed a new class of antibodies that amplify the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. By clustering immune receptors that normally receive weak signals from tumors, these four-pronged antibodies push T cells into full attack mode
09-01-2026 07:57
This simple design change could finally fix solid-state batteries
Scientists in South Korea have discovered a way to make all-solid-state batteries safer and more powerful using inexpensive materials. Instead of adding costly metals, they redesigned the battery’s internal structure to help lithium ions move faster. Thi
09-01-2026 07:50
Covid-19 2026: New Covid Symptoms and Variant Signs Explained
Discover how COVID-19 2026 looks now, including new COVID-19 symptoms, what to know about each new COVID-19 variant, and when to test or seek care.
09-01-2026 07:21
Trauma Brain Changes: What PTSD Science Reveals About Hidden Trauma Symptoms in the Brain
Explore how trauma brain changes reshape memory, emotion, and behavior. Learn what PTSD science reveals about hidden trauma symptoms and the brain's capacity to heal.
09-01-2026 07:15
Stanford’s AI spots hidden disease warnings that show up while you sleep
Stanford researchers have developed an AI that can predict future disease risk using data from just one night of sleep. The system analyzes detailed physiological signals, looking for hidden patterns across the brain, heart, and breathing. It successfull
09-01-2026 02:39
TikTok’s gout advice is everywhere and doctors say it’s often wrong
A new study finds that TikTok videos about gout frequently spread confusing or inaccurate advice. Most clips focus on diet changes and supplements, while barely mentioning the long-term treatments doctors say are essential for controlling the disease. Ma
09-01-2026 02:21
How Sleep Deprivation Fuels Mood Disorders: Understanding the Two-Way Brain Connection
Understanding the link between sleep deprivation and mood disorders, how insomnia can lead to depression and anxiety, and strategies to protect mental well‑being.
09-01-2026 01:45
COVID Nimbus Explained: Key Symptoms, Warning Signs, and What You Need to Know
Get essential facts on COVID Nimbus (NB.1.8.1) symptoms, transmission, risk groups, prevention, and treatment to stay informed and protect your health.
09-01-2026 01:41
An old jeweler’s trick could change nuclear timekeeping
A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium. By electroplating thorium onto steel, they achieved the same results as years of work with delicate crystals — but far more efficien
08-01-2026 21:47
A hidden world inside DNA is finally revealed
DNA doesn’t just sit still inside our cells — it folds, loops, and rearranges in ways that shape how genes behave. Researchers have now mapped this hidden architecture in unprecedented detail, showing how genome structure changes from cell to cell and ov
08-01-2026 21:16
Long COVID may be fueled by inflammation and tiny clots
Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection. Researchers now link symptoms to lingering virus, inflammation, micro-clots, and disrupted energy metaboli
08-01-2026 19:57
A white dwarf’s cosmic feeding frenzy revealed by NASA
Using NASA’s IXPE, astronomers captured an unprecedented view of a white dwarf star actively feeding on material from a companion. The data revealed giant columns of ultra-hot gas shaped by the star’s magnetic field and glowing in intense X-rays. These f
08-01-2026 19:03
Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery
Nearly everything in the universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, yet we can’t see either of them directly. Scientists are developing detectors so sensitive they can spot particle interactions that might occur once in years or even dec
08-01-2026 08:44
People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why
Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity. Its highly diverse population harbors millions of genetic variants missing from standard datasets, including rare changes linked
08-01-2026 08:31
Imposter Syndrome Explained: Why High Achievers Constantly Doubt Their Success
Imposter syndrome explains why high achievers feel like frauds despite success, driven by perfectionism, self-doubt, and distorted confidence psychology.
08-01-2026 07:51
Burnout Symptoms in the Digital Age: Hidden Signs of Work Stress and Chronic Fatigue
Discover overlooked burnout symptoms from digital work stress and chronic fatigue impacting mental health. Learn early warning signs and practical ways to restore balance in daily life.
08-01-2026 07:50
Depression vs Fatigue: Why They Feel Alike but Have Very Different Causes and Treatments
Depression and fatigue often feel identical, but key emotional, physical, and neurological differences explain why treatment and recovery paths diverge.
08-01-2026 07:49
Social Fatigue Explained: Why Social Events Trigger Introvert Exhaustion and Social Anxiety Signs
Learn what causes social fatigue, introvert exhaustion, and social anxiety signs—plus practical ways to recover your energy and maintain healthy social balance.
08-01-2026 07:45
Loneliness Effects on the Mind: The Psychology Behind Emotional Isolation and Mental Health Symptoms
Explore the psychology of loneliness, how emotional isolation affects the brain and body, and why its hidden mental health symptoms can deeply impact overall well-being.
08-01-2026 07:41
Scientists tried to break Einstein’s speed of light rule
Einstein’s claim that the speed of light is constant has survived more than a century of scrutiny—but scientists are still daring to test it. Some theories of quantum gravity suggest light might behave slightly differently at extreme energies. By trackin
08-01-2026 07:37
A quantum discovery that breaks the rules of heating
When scientists repeatedly drove a strongly interacting quantum system with laser “kicks,” they expected it to heat up and grow chaotic. Instead, the atoms abruptly stopped absorbing energy and locked into a stable pattern of motion. This strange effect
08-01-2026 07:10
Just 10 minutes of exercise can trigger powerful anti-cancer effects
A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA repair and shut down cancer growth signals. When these
08-01-2026 04:14
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence was less certain. Researchers found that light to mod
08-01-2026 03:30
This brain trick makes exercise feel easier
Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like they were working more. Their muscles and hearts worke
08-01-2026 02:13
Something was pumping enormous energy into a young galaxy cluster
Scientists have detected a surprisingly hot galaxy cluster dating back to the universe’s infancy. The cluster formed far earlier and burned far hotter than current models predict. Researchers believe supermassive black holes may have rapidly heated the s
07-01-2026 23:19
A new study casts doubt on life beneath Europa’s ice
Europa’s buried ocean has made it one of the most exciting places to search for life beyond Earth. However, new calculations suggest its seafloor may be calm, cold, and largely inactive, with little energy to support living organisms. Unlike Jupiter’s vo
07-01-2026 22:32
Understanding Childhood Trauma Effects: How Emotional Triggers and Complex PTSD Shape Adulthood
Explore how childhood trauma effects influence adulthood, from emotional triggers to complex PTSD, and learn how early experiences shape mental health and relationships over time.
07-01-2026 21:44
Mental Load in Women: How Emotional Labor Leads to Hidden Stress Symptoms
Explore how the mental load affects women, from emotional labor to hidden stress symptoms, and learn ways to balance invisible responsibilities for better mental well-being.
07-01-2026 21:30
How Blood Sugar Control Shapes Metabolic Health and Longevity
Improve metabolic health and longevity through balanced blood sugar control. Discover insights from longevity science and practical ways to support energy, resilience, and healthy aging naturally.
07-01-2026 21:28
Physicists built a perfect conductor from ultracold atoms
Researchers at TU Wien have discovered a quantum system where energy and mass move with perfect efficiency. In an ultracold gas of atoms confined to a single line, countless collisions occur—but nothing slows down. Instead of diffusing like heat in metal
07-01-2026 20:27
These mesmerizing patterns are secretly solving hard problems
Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly reflecting shapes to tile a surface, researchers uncovered a method that links geometry, symmetry, and problem-solving. The technique w
07-01-2026 19:01
What looked like a planet was actually a massive space collision
Around the bright star Fomalhaut, astronomers spotted glowing clouds of debris left behind by colossal collisions between large space rocks. One of these clouds was even mistaken for a planet before slowly fading away. Seeing two such events in just two
07-01-2026 18:21
Electric Bikes Are Reshaping Everyday Travel — And Making Commuting Easier
As congestion, commuting costs, and daily fatigue continue to rise, electric bikes are emerging as a practical alternative for everyday travel. Certified pre-owned e-bikes from platforms like Upway are making premium cycling more accessible for commuters
07-01-2026 15:10
This weight loss option beats Ozempic by 5 times
Bariatric surgery far outperformed GLP-1 weight loss drugs in a new real-world comparison of more than 50,000 patients. Two years after treatment, surgery patients lost about 58 pounds on average, while those using semaglutide or tirzepatide lost roughly
07-01-2026 07:36
Japanese scientists just built human brain circuits in the lab
Researchers in Japan built a miniature human brain circuit using fused stem-cell–derived organoids, allowing them to watch the thalamus and cortex interact in real time. They found that the thalamus plays a decisive role in maturing the cortex and organi
07-01-2026 07:15
Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA
Researchers have reconstructed ancient herpesvirus genomes from Iron Age and medieval Europeans, revealing that HHV-6 has been infecting humans for at least 2,500 years. Some people inherited the virus directly in their DNA, passing it down across genera
07-01-2026 07:07
Magnetic nanoparticles fight bone cancer and help healing
Researchers have developed a magnetic nanomaterial that can kill bone cancer cells and support bone regeneration at the same time. The material heats up under a magnetic field to destroy tumors, while its bioactive coating helps it bond to bone and stimu
07-01-2026 04:35
A global cancer surge is underway and the world is not ready
Global cancer cases have surged dramatically, doubling since 1990 and reaching 18.5 million new diagnoses in 2023. Deaths have also climbed to over 10 million a year, with the steepest increases hitting low- and middle-income countries. Without urgent ac
07-01-2026 02:57
Breakthrough lets scientists watch plants breathe in real time
Scientists have created a new way to watch plants breathe—live and in high definition—while tracking exactly how much carbon and water they exchange with the air. The breakthrough could help unlock crops that grow smarter, stronger, and more drought-resi
07-01-2026 02:17
Wildfires are polluting the air far more than thought
Scientists have discovered that wildfires release far more air-polluting gases than previously estimated. Many of these hidden emissions can transform into fine particles that are dangerous to breathe. The study shows wildfire pollution rivals human-made
07-01-2026 01:34
The simplest way teens can protect their mental health
Teens who sleep in on weekends may be giving their mental health a boost. A new study found that young people who made up for lost weekday sleep had a significantly lower risk of depression. While consistent sleep is still best, weekend catch-up sleep ap
07-01-2026 01:04
11,000-year-old dog skulls reveal a hidden origin story
Dogs began diversifying thousands of years earlier than previously believed, with clear differences in size and shape appearing over 11,000 years ago. A massive global analysis of ancient skulls shows that early dogs were already adapting to different ro
06-01-2026 23:43
This simple math trick could transform earthquake science
Earthquakes happen daily, sometimes with devastating consequences, yet predicting them remains out of reach. What scientists can do is map the hidden layers beneath the surface that control how strongly the ground shakes. A new approach speeds up complex
06-01-2026 23:15
Doomscrolling Explained: How Constant Online Negativity Affects Mental Health
Doomscrolling effects on mental health include anxiety, poor sleep, and chronic stress. Here's how constant bad news rewires the brain—and how to stop.
06-01-2026 23:09
Why COVID-19 Immunity Is So Specific—and Offers Little Protection Against Common Cold Coronaviruses
COVID-19 immunity is highly targeted to SARS-CoV-2, offering minimal protection against common cold coronaviruses despite vaccination or infection.
06-01-2026 23:09
The Science of Autophagy: Unlocking Fasting, Longevity, and Cellular Repair
Understand how autophagy supports cellular repair, fasting longevity, and overall health. Discover its science-backed benefits and natural ways to activate the body's self-cleaning process.
06-01-2026 23:07
Longevity Diet & Blue Zones Lifestyle: Powerful Healthy Aging Tips From the World's Healthiest Regions
Discover how the longevity diet and Blue Zones lifestyle work together, with practical healthy aging tips inspired by the world's healthiest long-lived communities.
06-01-2026 22:58
Best Daily Habits That Slow Biological Aging and Keep Your Body Younger Longer
Daily longevity habits that slow biological aging by improving sleep, exercise timing, and nutrient timing to reduce inflammation and restore cellular health.
06-01-2026 22:55
Why Maintaining Muscle Mass Boosts Longevity and Health in Older Adults
Maintaining muscle mass predicts longevity in older adults, highlighting muscle aging, sarcopenia prevention with resistance training, and strength training mechanisms that improve survival.
06-01-2026 22:44
How a Common Flu Drug and Flu Vaccine Really Affect Kids With Influenza and the Influenza Vaccine Debate
Learn how a common flu drug affects seizure risk in children, and why pairing antivirals with the flu vaccine offers stronger protection from influenza.
06-01-2026 22:43
Harmful mouth bacteria may trigger Parkinson’s disease
A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain. Scientists found that when this microbe settles in the gut, it produces compounds that can travel through the bloodstream and harm neurons involved in m
06-01-2026 22:25
The poison frog that fooled scientists for decades
Researchers discovered that a poison frog species described decades ago was based on a mix-up involving the wrong museum specimen. The frog tied to the official species name turned out to be brown, not the colorful animal shown in the original photo. Aft
06-01-2026 20:59
Quantum structured light could transform secure communication and computing
Scientists are learning to engineer light in rich, multidimensional ways that dramatically increase how much information a single photon can carry. This leap could make quantum communication more secure, quantum computers more efficient, and sensors far
06-01-2026 20:28
SETI watched a pulsar flicker for months and found space keeps shifting
A distant pulsar’s radio signal flickers as it passes through space, much like stars twinkle in Earth’s atmosphere. By monitoring this effect for 10 months, researchers watched the pattern slowly evolve as gas, Earth, and the pulsar all moved. Those chan
06-01-2026 18:19
The invisible energy cost that keeps life from falling apart
Living cells pay a hidden energy price not just to run chemical reactions, but to keep them on track and block all the alternatives. A new thermodynamic framework makes it possible to calculate these overlooked costs and compare different metabolic pathw
06-01-2026 18:05
Whales and orcas were carrying viruses no one knew existed
Researchers studying Caribbean whales and orcas have discovered two new viruses not previously observed in these animals. The viruses were found using advanced genetic sequencing of archived samples, revealing a previously invisible layer of marine life.
06-01-2026 08:10
Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think
Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the robots swim by manipulating electric fields rather th
06-01-2026 07:33
Scientists find a safer way for opioids to relieve pain
Researchers at USF Health have discovered a new way opioid receptors can work that may lead to safer pain medications. Their findings show that certain experimental compounds can amplify pain relief without intensifying dangerous side effects like suppre
06-01-2026 06:27
Earth’s toughest microbes could help humans live on Mars
Mars looks familiar from afar, but surviving there means creating a protective oasis in a hostile world. Instead of shipping construction materials from Earth, researchers are exploring how to use Martian soil as the raw ingredient. Two tough microbes co
06-01-2026 05:13
Why multiple sclerosis slowly steals balance and movement
Many people with multiple sclerosis struggle with balance and coordination, and this study uncovers a hidden reason why. Researchers found that inflammation in the brain disrupts the energy supply of vital movement-controlling neurons. As their mitochond
06-01-2026 03:18
Tiny 3D-printed light cages could unlock the quantum internet
A new chip-based quantum memory uses nanoprinted “light cages” to trap light inside atomic vapor, enabling fast, reliable storage of quantum information. The structures can be fabricated with extreme precision and filled with atoms in days instead of mon
06-01-2026 02:14
A simple drug pair may succeed where liver fibrosis treatments failed
Scientists have found that combining silybin with carvedilol works far better against liver fibrosis than either drug alone. The duo targets the root drivers of liver scarring, sharply reducing collagen buildup and liver damage in experimental models. Im
06-01-2026 01:28
A NASA satellite caught a giant tsunami doing something scientists didn’t expect
When a huge earthquake struck near Kamchatka, the SWOT satellite captured an unprecedented, high-resolution view of the resulting tsunami as it crossed the Pacific. The data revealed the waves were far more complex and scattered than scientists expected,
06-01-2026 00:12
Scientists discover “migrions,” a viral shortcut that supercharges infection
Scientists have uncovered a surprising viral shortcut that turns moving cells into delivery vehicles for infection. Instead of spreading one virus at a time, infected cells bundle viral material into large structures called Migrions and pass them directl
05-01-2026 21:34
Flu drug once blamed for seizures in kids gets a surprising reversal
A long-running debate over Tamiflu’s safety in children may finally be settled. Researchers found that influenza, not the antiviral medication, was linked to serious neuropsychiatric events like seizures and hallucinations. Even more striking, kids treat
05-01-2026 20:48
Nearly all women in STEM secretly feel like impostors
Nearly all women in STEM graduate programs report feeling like impostors, despite strong evidence of success. This mindset leads many to dismiss their achievements as luck and fear being “found out.” Research links impostorism to worse mental health, hig
05-01-2026 20:01
Think you make 200 food choices a day? Think again
The idea that we make over 200 unconscious food choices a day has been repeated for years, but new research shows the number is more illusion than insight. The famous figure comes from a counting method that unintentionally exaggerates how many decisions
05-01-2026 18:57
The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut
New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred microbes from different primates into mice, the animals’ brains began to resemble those of the original host species. Microbes from l
05-01-2026 18:23
Scientists uncover a hidden switch that helps cancer cells thrive
A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more. MCL1 actively drives cancer metabolism by controlling the powerful mTOR growth pathway, tying survival and energy use together. This insight explains why MCL1-targe
05-01-2026 17:30
A Greenland glacier is cracking open in real time
A meltwater lake that formed in the mid-1990s on Greenland’s 79°N Glacier has been draining in sudden, dramatic bursts through cracks and vertical ice shafts. These events have accelerated in recent years, creating strange triangular fracture patterns an
05-01-2026 16:49
Brain Health Aging Guide: Effective Strategies for Cognitive Decline Prevention and Lower Dementia Risk
Boost brain health with evidence-based strategies for cognitive decline prevention. Learn how lifestyle habits reduce dementia risk and support healthy brain aging naturally.
05-01-2026 08:43
Gut Health and Energy Levels Explained: Why Your Microbiome Drives Daily Vitality
Gut health energy connection explains how microbiome vitality and digestion health influence fatigue, nutrient absorption, inflammation, and daily energy levels.
05-01-2026 08:43
Mitochondrial Health and Aging: How Cell Energy Drives Modern Anti-Aging Science
Explore how mitochondrial health, cell energy, and anti-aging science intersect to shape vitality, mobility, and brain function across the lifespan in this clear, research-informed guide.
05-01-2026 08:40
Intermittent Fasting and Longevity: What Science Reveals About Living Healthier Longer
Intermittent fasting science links fasting longevity benefits to autophagy, metabolic repair, and disease risk reduction, with evidence from animal and human studies.
05-01-2026 08:38
Everyday chemicals are quietly damaging beneficial gut bacteria
A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, found in pesticides and everyday industrial products, were never thought to affect living organisms at all. When gut bacteria ar
05-01-2026 05:46
This CRISPR breakthrough turns genes on without cutting DNA
A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act like molecular anchors. The work confirms these tags actively silence genes, settling a long-running scientific debate. This gentler
05-01-2026 05:08
Plants can’t absorb as much CO2 as climate models predicted
CO2 can stimulate plant growth, but only when enough nitrogen is available—and that key ingredient has been seriously miscalculated. A new study finds that natural nitrogen fixation has been overestimated by about 50 percent in major climate models. This
05-01-2026 04:46
Scientists find a safer way to make cells burn more calories
Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria produce energy. Older versions of these chemicals were once used for weight loss—but were banned for being deadly. The new approach f
05-01-2026 03:56
A legendary fossil is forcing scientists to rethink human origins
One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team. The famous “Little Foot” skeleton from South Africa has long been debated, but new analysis suggests it doesn’t
05-01-2026 02:09
A missing flash of light revealed a molecular secret
Scientists have found a way to see ultrafast molecular interactions inside liquids using an extreme laser technique once thought impossible for fluids. When they mixed nearly identical chemicals, one combination behaved strangely—producing less light and
05-01-2026 01:36
Earth has been feeding the moon for billions of years
Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field. Rather than blocking particles, the magnetic field can funnel them along invisible lines that sometimes stretch all the way to the moo
05-01-2026 00:47
Physicists found hidden order in violent proton collisions
Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles. Researchers expected this transition to change how disordered the system is, but LHC data tell a different story. A newly
05-01-2026 00:11
Brain scans may finally end the guesswork in depression treatment
Researchers compared a traditional Chinese medicine, Yueju Pill, with a standard antidepressant and found both reduced depression symptoms. However, only Yueju Pill increased a brain-supporting protein associated with mood improvement. Brain imaging show
04-01-2026 20:38
Egypt’s Karnak Temple may have risen from water like a creation myth
New research shows Karnak Temple was built on a rare island of high ground formed as Nile river channels shifted thousands of years ago. Before that, the area was too flooded for settlement, making the temple’s eventual rise even more remarkable. The lan
04-01-2026 19:45
AI may not need massive training data after all
New research shows that AI doesn’t need endless training data to start acting more like a human brain. When researchers redesigned AI systems to better resemble biological brains, some models produced brain-like activity without any training at all. This
04-01-2026 19:08
Why warm hugs feel so good to your brain
Feeling warm or cold doesn’t just register on the skin—it changes how connected we feel to our own bodies. Research shows that temperature sensations help shape body ownership, emotional regulation, and mental well-being. Disruptions in thermal perceptio
04-01-2026 18:17
China’s “artificial sun” just broke a fusion limit scientists thought was unbreakable
Researchers using China’s “artificial sun” fusion reactor have broken through a long-standing density barrier in fusion plasma. The experiment confirmed that plasma can remain stable even at extreme densities if its interaction with the reactor walls is
04-01-2026 17:22
Astronomers measure the mass of a rogue planet drifting through the galaxy
Scientists have discovered a rogue planet roaming the Milky Way after combining observations from Earth and a space telescope. This rare dual perspective allowed them to weigh the planet and pinpoint where it lies in the galaxy. With a mass similar to Sa
04-01-2026 07:44
A simple chemistry trick could end forever plastic
Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural polymers don’t. By mimicking tiny structural features used in DNA and proteins, researchers designed plastics that remain durable bu
04-01-2026 07:25
The invisible microbes that help keep us healthy
Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked to immune strength, stress reduction, and resilience. The findings challenge
04-01-2026 07:14
A smarter way to screen for breast cancer is emerging
A groundbreaking study shows that breast cancer screening works better when it’s personalized. Instead of annual mammograms for all, women were screened based on genetics, health history, and lifestyle factors. This approach reduced advanced cancers with
04-01-2026 02:42
Coral reefs could feed millions if we let them rebuild
Overfished coral reefs are producing far less food than they could. Researchers found that letting reef fish populations recover could boost sustainable fish yields by nearly 50%, creating millions of extra meals each year. Countries with high hunger and
04-01-2026 02:09
Breakthrough obesity drugs are here but not for everyone
UK experts are warning that access to new weight-loss drugs could depend more on wealth than medical need. Strict NHS criteria mean only a limited number of patients will receive Mounjaro, while many others must pay privately. Researchers say this risks
04-01-2026 01:35
Type 2 diabetes physically changes the human heart, study finds
Type 2 diabetes doesn’t just raise the risk of heart disease—it physically reshapes the heart itself. Researchers studying donated human hearts found that diabetes disrupts how heart cells produce energy, weakens the muscle’s structure, and triggers a bu
04-01-2026 00:34
Scientists found a way to help aging guts heal themselves
Researchers have discovered a way to help aging intestines heal themselves using CAR T-cell therapy. By targeting senescent cells that build up over time, the treatment boosted gut regeneration, reduced inflammation, and improved nutrient absorption in m
03-01-2026 20:59
A weak body clock may be an early warning for dementia
Your daily rhythm may matter more for brain health than previously thought. Older adults with weaker, more disrupted activity patterns were far more likely to develop dementia than those with steady routines. A later daily energy peak was also linked to
03-01-2026 19:52
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