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Deep within your gut lives a bustling world of microbes, each playing a role in digesting your food. Among them is one unusual microbe that produces methane — a gas more often associated with cows and landfills than humans. According to new research from Arizona State University (ASU), this methane-making…
Having lower cholesterol levels may help protect against dementia, according to a large-scale international study led by the University of Bristol. The research, involving data from more than one million participants, found that people with genetic traits that naturally reduce cholesterol are less likely to develop dementia. The work was…
For the first time, researchers have directly seen and measured the protein clusters thought to spark Parkinson’s disease, marking a major milestone in understanding the world’s fastest-growing neurological condition. These microscopic clusters, known as alpha-synuclein oligomers, have long been suspected as the starting point for Parkinson’s, but they have remained…
An international team of paleontologists has identified a previously unknown dinosaur species named Khankhuuluu, believed to be the closest-known ancestor of the giant Tyrannosaurs. The discovery, led by Jared Voris and Dr. Darla Zelenitsky from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Science, has been published in Nature. Voris, a PhD…
A new study in Nature Communications finds that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), one of the most influential forces behind global climate variability, may change dramatically as the planet continues to warm. Using advanced, high-resolution climate models (Figure 1, above), researchers from South Korea, the USA, Germany, and Ireland discovered…
Imagine being able to alter a material so that it seems to transform into an entirely different one. No magic wand or special potion is needed — only light. When light interacts with the material, it excites its magnetic states, setting off collective magnetic vibrations. These vibrations can transmit and…
Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and Huazhong University of Science and Technology have carried out a theoretical study showing how a “topological quantum battery” could be efficiently designed. This innovative concept uses the topological characteristics of photonic waveguides and the quantum behavior of two-level atoms to store…
Before a cell can split into two, it must first copy all of its chromosomes so each new cell inherits a complete set of genetic material. For years, researchers believed that as this process unfolded, the genome’s intricate three-dimensional shape temporarily vanished. After division, scientists thought, the DNA would slowly…
Nearly half of cannabis flower products sold in Colorado are inaccurately labeled for THC potency, with most overstating how strong they really are. In contrast, cannabis concentrates such as oils and waxes were found to be largely accurate, with 96% matching their listed THC content. These findings come from a…
After spending six months exploring the rugged landscapes of New Guinea, a young Czech doctoral student from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences and the University of South Bohemia has made an extraordinary find. František Vejmělka is the first researcher to observe and scientifically document Mallomys istapantap…
A team of scientists led by Rutgers University researchers has found that sea levels today are climbing more quickly than at any time in the past 4,000 years, with China’s coastal cities facing some of the most severe risks. To uncover this trend, the researchers analyzed thousands of geological records…
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have developed “young” immune cells from human stem cells that reversed signs of aging and Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of laboratory mice, according to findings published in Advanced Science. The breakthrough suggests these cells could eventually lead to new treatments for age-related and neurodegenerative conditions in…
A new study from MIT suggests that eating foods rich in the amino acid cysteine could help the small intestine renew and repair itself. Researchers found that cysteine can activate an immune signaling process that encourages stem cells to grow new intestinal tissue. This enhanced ability to regenerate could help…
High-temperature metals are essential for powering aircraft engines, gas turbines, X-ray systems, and other advanced technologies. Among the most heat-resistant are refractory metals like tungsten, molybdenum, and chromium, all of which have melting points around or above 2,000 degrees Celsius (~3600 degrees Fahrenheit). Despite their exceptional heat tolerance, these metals…
When dust clings to a surface or a gecko walks across a ceiling, it happens thanks to what scientists call “nature’s invisible glue.” Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a fast and simple way to observe these hidden forces that hold the tiniest objects in the…
A large study led by scientists at McMaster University has found that fat stored deep inside the abdomen and liver can quietly injure arteries, even in people who seem healthy on the outside. The research, published on October 17, 2025, in Communications Medicine, questions the long-standing use of body-mass index…
Dark matter, the mysterious substance thought to make up most of the Universe, might not be completely invisible after all. A new study suggests it could leave behind a faint red or blue “fingerprint” in light that passes through regions filled with it. Researchers at the University of York propose…
In cities, coworking spaces bring people together to collaborate and innovate. Inside cancer cells, a similar concept plays out — but with deadly consequences. Scientists at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) have discovered that within the cells of a rare and aggressive kidney cancer, tiny…
When cholesterol levels in the bloodstream become excessive, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia can occur, posing a serious threat to the arteries and overall cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the University of Oregon have now developed a new therapeutic tool that can help regulate cholesterol levels…
Kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water may help reduce the discomfort of chronic constipation, according to new evidence-based dietary guidelines developed by researchers at King’s College London. The team’s work represents the first comprehensive, evidence-supported dietary recommendations specifically for adults living with long-term constipation. The research also found that supplements…
A tiny wireless chip placed at the back of the eye, combined with a pair of advanced smart glasses, has partially restored vision to people suffering from an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. In a clinical study led by Stanford Medicine and international collaborators, 27 of the 32 participants…
A new artificial intelligence system developed by researchers at the University of Surrey can forecast what a patient’s knee X-ray might look like one year in the future. This breakthrough could reshape how millions of people living with osteoarthritis understand and manage their condition. The research, presented at the International…
For decades, scientists have known that Alzheimer’s disease is marked by sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain. In recent years, research has also shown that the brain’s blood vessels play an important role in how the disease develops. Yet despite decades of progress, this deeper understanding has not…
A new review suggests that vitamin D supplements may help protect the ends of our chromosomes, known as telomeres, which play a vital role in slowing the aging process. This finding has raised hopes that the “sunshine vitamin” could support longer-lasting health. Researchers found that taking 2,000 IU (international units,…
A day of strong sunlight can spoil more than just a beach outing — it can also harm the process of photosynthesis, the way plants and other organisms convert sunlight into energy. Underwater, however, certain algae have evolved a unique way to stay protected. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University and…
When the massive subduction zone lying under the Pacific Northwest shifts, it does so violently. A magnitude 9 or higher earthquake in this region would unleash catastrophic shaking, followed by tsunamis and landslides that multiply the destruction. Now, new research published in the journal Geosphere suggests that this “really big…
Our Milky Way is constantly in motion: it spins, it tilts, and, as new observations reveal, it ripples. Data collected by the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope show that our galaxy is not only rotating and wobbling but also sending out a vast wave that travels outward from its…
Common dolphins, among the most abundant marine mammals on Earth, are living significantly shorter lives in the North Atlantic. A new study published on October 10 in Conservation Letters reports that their lifespan has dropped sharply in recent decades. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that female common…
Researchers at University College Cork, led by Professor Yvonne Nolan, have uncovered the specific metabolic processes that explain how exercise helps offset the harmful behavioral effects of eating a Western-style cafeteria diet. Published on October 21 in the peer-reviewed journal Brain Medicine, the study shows that voluntary running can reduce…
A major international study led by UCL researchers has found that combining two cancer drugs could substantially slow the progression of a severe and often deadly form of prostate cancer in men with specific genetic mutations. Published in Nature Medicine, the Phase III AMPLITUDE trial tested whether adding niraparib, a…
