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Hidden Family Gene May Explain Why Some Men Develop Deadly Prostate Cancer at a...

Most cancers develop after many years as damage slowly builds up inside cells. Only a small percentage are caused by inherited gene changes passed...

Scientists Discover Why Late-Night Habits May Affect Your Waistline

Many people have heard the saying that going to bed early is the secret to good health. Modern science, however, shows that people are...

Can Ear Acupuncture Provide Migraine Headache Relief?

Migraine is far more than an ordinary headache. It is a neurological condition that can cause severe head pain, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity...

Hidden oceans? Common alien planets may be concealing vast oceans, study finds

Some of the most common planets in our galaxy may be hiding far more water than scientists can currently detect—even with the powerful James...

Simple surface upgrade could make low-cost batteries last much longer

As more countries switch to renewable energy and the demand for electricity continues to grow, scientists are searching for better ways to store large...

Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents...

Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, dignity and time at home...

Scientists detect a sugar in deep space for the first time, offering new clues...

For the first time, scientists have discovered a sugar molecule floating in interstellar space, a breakthrough that could help explain how some of the...

Scientists create paint-on electronic tattoos that can monitor your heart, brain and muscles

Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology. The colorful, washable conductive ink...

Scientists create a 3D-printable soft material that is both exceptionally strong and long-lasting

Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a soft, rubber-like material that can be easily 3D printed while also...

Astronomers discover four dead stars in our cosmic neighborhood

Astronomers have uncovered four previously hidden white dwarfs surprisingly close to Earth, revealing that even our own corner of the galaxy still holds major...

Scientists Discover Why Cannabis Users May Stay Lean Despite Eating More

Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called having the "munchies." Many people become hungrier after using cannabis and may eat much more...

Study Links Blood Fats to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome, commonly called IBS, is one of the most common digestive disorders. Millions of people live with repeated stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation,...

Scientists Discover an Unexpected Link Between Neighborhoods and Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers have long known that pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect early. The disease usually grows silently for many months before symptoms appear. When signs...

One Simple Daytime Habit Could Transform Your Sleep at Night

Getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important parts of staying healthy. Good sleep helps the brain store memories, supports the immune...

Scientists Find Diabetes Medicine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Could a medicine designed for diabetes also help protect the aging brain? According to a new study, the answer may be yes. Researchers have found...

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Astronomers uncover a hidden history inside the Orion Nebula

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest and most famous objects in the night sky. It can even be seen without a telescope, and...

Scientists unlock 15-fold increase in thermal sensor sensitivity with tiny transistor

Thermal cameras help us "see" heat instead of visible light. They are used in many everyday technologies, from firefighters searching through smoke to night vision...

How fish DNA and tiny crystals solved the mystery of how the Grand Canyon...

For more than 150 years, scientists have debated one of North America's biggest geological mysteries: When did the Colorado River carve the Grand Canyon,...

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...