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Scientists set new stability record for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells

Scientists have developed a new type of perovskite solar cell that combines impressive efficiency with long-lasting performance, marking an important step toward cheaper and...

Researchers create tiny molecular ‘ladders’ that could power flexible electronics

Scientists have developed a new way to build tiny sulfur-containing molecules that could help create faster, more efficient, and more flexible electronic devices in...

Scientists discover rare super-Jupiter with an incredible 180-day orbit

Astronomers have discovered a rare giant planet outside our solar system that could help scientists better understand how large planets form and evolve. The newly...

Ancient supernova hides baby stars rich in life’s building blocks, study finds

Astronomers have made a surprising discovery inside the remains of a giant star that exploded about 1,600 years ago. They found newborn stars surrounded by...

Weight-Loss Success May Come at the Cost of Weaker Bones

Obesity has become one of the world's biggest health challenges. Carrying too much body fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease,...

New Oral Drug May Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Managing type 2 diabetes often becomes more difficult over time. Many people begin with lifestyle changes and metformin but later need additional medicines or...

Scientists Discover Why Some Brains Resist Alzheimer’s

Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why Alzheimer's disease affects people so differently. Two people can have very similar brain changes, yet one develops...

A 2-Minute Walk Every 20 Minutes Could Help Lower Blood Sugar

A simple habit during the workday could make a big difference to your health, according to researchers from the University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. Their...

Could Tire Pollution Increase Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?

Could tiny particles from car tires affect the human brain? A new study suggests they might, although much more research is needed before scientists...

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Protect the Brain as Many People Hope

Fish oil supplements are among the most popular health products in the world. Every year, people spend billions of dollars hoping these capsules will...

New Daily Weight-Loss Pill May Outperform Existing Drugs

A new clinical trial suggests that a daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron may become an important new treatment for people with type 2 diabetes. The...

Dementia May Affect Work Performance 15 Years Before Diagnosis

A new study published in Neurology suggests that the effects of early-onset dementia may begin many years before a doctor makes the diagnosis. Researchers from...

This Sport Supplement May Help Fight Cancer

Creatine is best known as a sports supplement used by athletes to improve strength, muscle power, and exercise performance. However, a new study from the...

Lack of This Nutrient Could Harm Your Brain, Heart, and Liver

Choline is an essential nutrient that the body needs every day to stay healthy. Although the liver can make a small amount, it is...

Why a Mini-Stroke May Save Your Life

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious medical warning that should never be ignored. Although the symptoms usually disappear...

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Nearby super Earth could host life after all

In 2024, astronomers detected a rocky exoplanet, GJ 3378b, orbiting a red dwarf sun just 25 light-years from Earth in the direction of the...

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy...

Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked...

Ancient diamonds uncover Earth’s hidden secret for preserving life’s essential element

Two unusual diamonds found deep inside the Earth are helping scientists answer a long-standing question about how our planet has remained suitable for life. The...

Scientists turn horror movie soundtracks into a new safety tool for humans

What if music could warn you about danger before you even saw it? Inspired by the suspenseful soundtracks used in horror movies, researchers at the...

Scientists create smart battery material that stops energy loss

Lithium-sulfur batteries have long been seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of energy storage. They could store much more energy...