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Man lives 48 hours without lungs thanks to breakthrough medical system

The lungs are one of the most important organs in the human body. They help us breathe by taking in oxygen and removing carbon...

A simple blood marker may reveal Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms begin

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and serious brain conditions in older adults. It develops slowly over time and affects memory, thinking,...

Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago, study finds

The story of our planet is written in the slow movement of its surface. Over billions of years, shifting tectonic plates have shaped continents, opened...

Why fashion keeps coming back: Scientists find a 20-year style cycle

Have you ever noticed that old fashion trends seem to come back? Bell-bottom jeans, miniskirts, and vintage styles often return after disappearing for years. Many people...

How will Martian gravity affect skeletal muscle

NASA and the China National Space Agency (CNSA) plan to send astronauts to Mars as early as the next decade. Naturally, this ambitious goal requires...

Robotic hand with human-like touch can pick up a potato chip without breaking it

Robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing everyday tasks, but many still struggle with delicate movements that humans take for granted. Picking up fragile items...

Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs

“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years. Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...

This pair of brown dwarfs can’t get enough of each other

Binary stars are known to transfer mass to one another. In extreme cases, mass transfer can even cause a supernova explosion. That happens when...

Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago

Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought. A new study suggests that they could have...

Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly

As men get older, something surprising can happen inside their bodies at the microscopic level. Some of their cells begin to lose the Y...

The best strength training plan might be simpler than you think

A new update to strength training advice is sending a very clear message: you do not need a complicated workout plan to get stronger...

Common pesticide may double Parkinson’s disease risk

A new study has found that long-term exposure to a widely used pesticide may greatly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The research, led...

This popular diet may strongly reduce your stroke risk

A large new study suggests that women who follow a Mediterranean-style diet may have a lower risk of stroke. The research, published in the journal...

Belly fat may increase heart failure risk even in people with normal weight

Heart failure is a serious condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as well as it should. It can lead to fatigue, shortness...

Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: Now what?

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest of the major cancers, with a five-year survival rate of only 13%. It's a complex and stealthy disease...

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Scientists build AI chip powered by light instead of electricity

Scientists in Australia have developed a tiny artificial intelligence chip that performs calculations using light instead of electricity. The experimental device, created by researchers at...

Why subway systems are getting hotter—and why commuters are feeling it

For many commuters, stepping into a subway station means stepping into a wave of heat. A new study suggests that this uncomfortable experience is not...

Smartphone therapy could help adults living with ADHD

A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...

Astronomers discover alcohol-rich interstellar comet passing through our solar system

Astronomers studying a rare interstellar comet have discovered something surprising: it contains unusually large amounts of methanol, a type of alcohol. The discovery offers a...

The Sun has a heartbeat

Think you know the Sun? You glance up on a clear day, feel the warmth on your face, and it seems reassuringly constant. Same star,...