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Webb Telescope captures a giant galaxy being born around a growing black hole
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to witness one of the most remarkable events ever observed in the early universe—a giant galaxy...
Scientists create inchworm-inspired soft robot that could explore Mars one day
Scientists have created a tiny robot inspired by the humble inchworm, and it could one day help inspect damaged sewer pipes, explore dangerous environments,...
New COPD Injection Could Help Lower Lung Inflammation
For many people living with COPD, every breath can become a struggle. The disease gradually damages the lungs, limiting airflow and making everyday activities...
New Weight-Loss and Diabetes Pill Shows Strong Effects
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. The condition develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin, the...
Could Hearing Aids Lower Dementia Risk?
Hearing aids are usually prescribed to improve hearing, but new research suggests they may also help protect the brain in a specific group of...
Virtual Reality Breakthrough Could Help Stroke Survivors Regain Hand Function
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts.
Brain cells can begin to die...
Many Plant-Based Foods Contain Twice as Many Additives as Animal Products
Plant-based eating has become more popular around the world as many people try to improve their health, reduce their environmental impact, or avoid animal...
Can a Simple Supplement Help the Liver Heal Better After Surgery?
The liver is one of the most remarkable organs in the human body. Unlike most other organs, it has the ability to regrow after...
Eating More Leafy Greens May Help Protect Your Lungs as You Age
Breathing is something most people hardly think about until it becomes difficult.
Healthy lungs allow oxygen to move into the body and carbon dioxide to...
Could a Simple Daily Pill Replace Weight-Loss Injections?
Modern GLP-1 medicines have transformed obesity treatment, but many people are uncomfortable giving themselves regular injections.
Others face problems with cost, storage, or limited drug...
Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier
Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly.
During sudden cardiac arrest, the...
These Everyday Foods Could Quietly Raise Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems around the world.
Millions of people live with it, and...
Why Many Older People Stop Using Cholesterol Drug Statins
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. They are used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart...
What Really Causes Cancer?
Cancer begins when cells in the body start to grow out of control. This usually happens after changes, called mutations, build up in a...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Cause of Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes
For many years, doctors believed that high blood sugar was the main reason people with type 2 diabetes developed serious health problems.
Because of this,...
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T-shirt printing method could lead to greener air conditioning systems
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, food, and electronics cool.
But the refrigerants they use can cause several problems.
These specialized fluids...
Scientists discover magnetic fields guiding the birth of stars
How do stars form?
Scientists know that stars are born when huge clouds of cold gas in space collapse under their own gravity.
But one mystery...
New light-powered device can detect dangerous bacteria in just 60 seconds
Detecting harmful bacteria quickly can save lives.
Some bacteria, including certain strains of E. coli, can cause serious illness even when only a few cells...
Scientists Warn Some Earth Pathogens May Survive a Journey to Mars
Could microbes from Earth survive on other worlds? New research suggests that the answer may be yes.
Ph.D. candidate Tommaso Zaccaria studied whether tiny organisms...
Scientists discover a new walking shark species in a tiny corner of Papua New...
Scientists studying unusual sharks that can "walk" along the seafloor have made an exciting discovery—a completely new species that was previously unknown to science.
The...