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This South Korean food may help remove tiny plastic particles from the body
Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium commonly found in kimchi may help the body remove tiny plastic particles known as...
1.2 billion people have mental health disorders worldwide
A major international study has revealed that mental disorders are now the world’s leading cause of disability, affecting nearly 1.2 billion people globally in...
Why So Many People Are Using Propranolol to Calm Anxiety
Many people feel nervous before speaking in public, taking an important exam, going to a job interview, or performing on stage.
For some, the anxiety...
Why Gold Never Seems to Lose Its Shine
Gold has fascinated people for thousands of years because of its bright, lasting shine.
Ancient civilizations used it for jewelry, coins and artwork, and even...
A Beautiful Death How a Dying Star Created the Crystal Ball Nebula
Planetary nebulae like the Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) are sort of like stellar obituaries.
Though crystal balls supposedly reveal the future, the Crystal Ball...
Scientists create new technology that could solve AI’s growing “memory wall” problem
Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but there is a major problem slowing its progress: memory limitations.
Researchers at Electronics and Telecommunications Research...
New Plant-Based Spray Could Eliminate Bad Breath in Dogs
Many dog owners adore their pets but are less enthusiastic about one common problem: bad breath.
Smelly dog breath is more than just unpleasant—it can...
Why T. rex Ended Up With Tiny Arms
The Tyrannosaurus rex is famous for many things—its enormous size, terrifying bite, and surprisingly tiny arms.
For years, scientists have wondered why such a powerful...
Hidden “White Hydrogen” in Ancient Canadian Rocks Could Power the Future
Deep beneath some of the oldest rocks on Earth, scientists have discovered a surprising source of clean energy slowly building up underground: natural hydrogen...
Common health problems may increase women’s Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world.
The disease slowly damages memory and thinking abilities, eventually...
New PTSD Treatment Leaves Every Patient Symptom-Free
A new experimental treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, has shown remarkably promising results in a small early study.
Researchers found that...
Very fit young men may face one heart risk
A large Swedish study is helping answer a question that has worried some athletes and doctors for years: can very high fitness increase the...
This Vaccine May Help Older Adults Stay Out of the Hospital for Heart Disease
A large new study has found that a vaccine designed to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, may also help reduce...
Study finds three very different outcomes in early Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared health conditions, mainly because it affects memory, thinking, and independence.
For many years, people believed that once...
Why a Mediterranean lifestyle could be one of the best defenses against diabetes
For many years, doctors and scientists have praised the Mediterranean diet for helping people stay healthier as they grow older.
People living in countries near...
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Tiny mammals survived Arctic darkness alongside dinosaurs, scientists discover
More than 70 million years ago, the Arctic was not the frozen, empty place we know today. Instead, it was home to forests, dinosaurs,...
A hidden river of heat is moving toward Antarctica
Scientists have discovered troubling evidence that warm deep-ocean water is slowly moving closer to Antarctica, increasing the risk of melting the continent’s giant ice...
How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships
Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people.
Whether it’s checking if a...
Scientists discover strange “toothpaste-like” space effect deep in Mars’s atmosphere
Scientists studying Mars have discovered a surprising atmospheric phenomenon that was previously only known to exist around Earth.
The discovery could change how researchers understand...
New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...