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What bonobos’ intimate rhythm can teach us about the origins of music and speech

Scientists studying bonobos, one of humanity’s closest living relatives, have uncovered surprising clues about how rhythm and communication may have evolved. By analyzing the timing...

Why many musicians struggle with hearing problems

Making music brings joy to millions of people, but a new study shows it can also come with serious risks to hearing. Researchers have found...

Simple diet changes that may help reduce chronic pain

Chronic pain is a major health concern for many people worldwide, including military veterans affected by Gulf War illness. It can significantly reduce quality of...

Men have a biological clock too. But it’s not just age that affects male...

When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to get pregnant before a certain age. It's linked...

How screen time is hurting your head and neck

If you spend hours each day looking at a computer, tablet, or phone, you are not alone. Work, study, and entertainment now happen mostly...

How probiotics can protect gut health

You might've heard the term "probiotics" being thrown around, especially when talking about yogurt or health drinks. But what are they? Simply put, probiotics...

High-salt diet may harm memory and brain function, study finds

Scientists in China have found that what you eat may influence brain health as you age. Their study suggests that a diet high in sodium...

Healthy plant-based diet could cut frailty risk in older adults by 15%

Scientists from Autonomous University of Madrid and collaborating institutions have found that a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of frailty...

After ‘code brown,’ how long before the pool is safe again?

There's little worse as a pool lifeguard than hearing the words "code brown" come through your radio. For swimmers on a hot day, there's...

Scientists solve major noise problems blocking quantum computing progress

Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines, but building them is incredibly difficult. One of the biggest challenges is...

Dogs’ gut bacteria may hold clues to surviving cancer

A dog’s chances of surviving cancer may depend partly on the tiny organisms living inside its digestive system, according to a new study from...

Mysterious dinosaur-era shark is rewriting the family tree of modern sharks

A strange prehistoric shark that lived during the age of dinosaurs is giving scientists new clues about how modern sharks evolved — and raising...

A cosmic jellyfish from the early universe surprises astronomers

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered the most distant “jellyfish galaxy” ever seen, offering a rare glimpse into how galaxies changed...

Omega-3 supplements could improve memory in healthy older adults

Scientists from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin have found that omega-3 supplementation may help improve memory function in healthy older adults. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder...

How salt raises blood pressure and what you can do about it

Let’s start with the basics: What is blood pressure, and why does it matter? Think of your blood vessels as tiny highways that carry blood...

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New calcium battery lasts 1,000 cycles, offering lithium alternative

As the world moves toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the need for better batteries is becoming more urgent. Today, most devices — from...

Astronomers spot one of the earliest galaxy clusters ever discovered

Astronomers using two of NASA’s most powerful space telescopes have discovered a massive cluster of galaxies forming much earlier in the universe than scientists...

5,300-year-old drill discovery rewrites history of ancient Egyptian technology

A small metal object discovered more than a century ago is changing what scientists know about ancient Egyptian technology. Researchers from Newcastle University and the...

Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return

A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...

Did two moons crash to create Titan? New study uncovers dramatic origin story

Saturn’s giant moon Titan and the planet’s famous rings may share a dramatic origin story. A new study suggests that Titan could have formed when...