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Astronomers Find a Flaw in a Cosmic Yardstick Used for 50 Years

For more than half a century, astronomers have relied on a basic assumption when estimating the number of stars inside distant galaxies: stars of...

‘Rainbow on a Chip’ Could Help Power Future 6G Networks and Quantum Technologies

Scientists have developed a tiny “rainbow on a chip” that can produce multiple extremely precise high-frequency signals, a technology that could eventually support faster...

Full-Fat Dairy May Be Healthier Than Expected

A new Canadian study suggests that eating full-fat dairy every day may not have the harmful effects many people expect. Researchers found that three servings...

Hormone Therapy May Reduce Dementia Risk in Women

Could estrogen use be connected with a healthier aging brain? New research involving more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone...

Simple Blood Test May Spot Liver Disease Early

Liver disease can develop quietly for years, often without causing obvious symptoms. Researchers at The University of Toledo have developed a simple blood test that...

Living Near Dry Cleaners May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A large U.S. study suggests that older adults who live very close to dry-cleaning businesses may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The...

A Simple Stool Test May Lower Colon Cancer Death Risk

Taking part in routine colorectal cancer screening may greatly reduce the chance of dying from the disease, according to a large study from Sweden. Researchers...

Coffee Drinkers May Have a Leaner, Healthier Body

Coffee is part of daily life for millions of people, and scientists have spent years studying whether the drink affects long-term health. Earlier research has...

Millions May Have Kidney Disease Without Knowing

Chronic kidney disease is becoming one of the world's biggest health threats, yet millions of people who have it may not know anything is...

Four-Drug Combo May Delay Chemotherapy

Some people with advanced breast cancer may one day be able to begin treatment without traditional chemotherapy. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at...

Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Lower Cervical Cancer Risk

Cervical cancer remains a major health problem for women around the world, but a new study suggests that everyday eating habits may be linked...

Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Severe Mental Disease

A major international review has found that people who use cannabis tend to develop psychosis earlier than people who do not use it. Across the...

Laser Treatment May Treat Hardest Brain Cancer

People diagnosed with glioblastoma face one of the hardest forms of cancer to treat. This fast-growing brain cancer can spread through nearby brain tissue, making...

Dirty Air Could Change the Brain Years Before Dementia

The air people breathe every day could leave subtle signs in the brain long before memory problems appear. New research has linked exposure to traffic-related...

AI Finds Hidden Heart Problem in Simple Scans

A routine heart ultrasound may contain hidden clues about a serious blood-flow problem that doctors normally need a more specialized test to measure. Researchers at...

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Ancient Trees Reveal a Terrifying History of Monster Solar Storms

Some of the world's oldest trees are revealing a surprising warning about the sun: our star is capable of producing solar storms far more...

Hubble Discovers a Lost Galaxy Swallowed by the Milky Way 11.8 Billion Years Ago

The Milky Way has not always been the enormous spiral galaxy we see today. Like many large galaxies, it grew partly by swallowing smaller...

Scientists Solve Key Mysteries Behind Supernovae and X-Ray Bursts

Scientists have made two important nuclear measurements that could help explain what happens inside some of the most powerful explosions in the universe. In two...

New Technology Detects Hidden Electrical Faults in Less Than 45 Milliseconds

Electricity substations contain complex protection systems designed to detect problems and prevent equipment damage or power outages. But some electrical faults can develop quietly, making...

16 Mummies and a Dog Reveal Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Burial Practices

An ancient Egyptian tomb containing mummies, valuable burial objects and even a mummified dog is giving archaeologists a rare look at how burial traditions...