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Can Full-Fat Dairy Be Part of a Healthy Diet?

For many years, people were told to choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products because full-fat dairy contains saturated fat, which was believed to increase...

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s

People with Alzheimer’s disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn’t. That’s the key finding...

Before The Memory Fades: Scientists Discover a Potential Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s

When most people think about Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Forgetting a loved one’s name, missing appointments...

Scientists unlock hidden energy source to push organic solar cells above 20% efficiency

Scientists have found a new way to make organic solar cells much more efficient by turning what was once considered wasted energy into useful...

How two stars work together to create brilliant supernova explosions

When a massive star reaches the end of its life, it explodes in a powerful event called a supernova. These explosions are among the most...

Hawaiʻi’s spinner dolphins are having fewer babies, scientists warn

A new study has found that spinner dolphins living off Hawaiʻi Island are having far fewer calves than scientists expected. The discovery has raised serious...

Water reached deep inside Earth billions of years earlier than expected

Scientists have discovered new evidence that water was already helping shape Earth's interior more than 3 billion years ago. The finding suggests our young planet...

Red cards have more than tripled since the last World Cup

In a reversal Sunday, FIFA announced that it was suspending U.S. striker Florian Balogun's one-game red-card ban, allowing the star player to compete in...

Scientists build low-power AI chip that combines computing and memory

Scientists have developed a new electronic chip component that works more like the human brain than today's computers. The new device can both process information...

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52‑year‑old law...

Florence Corcoran, an employee of South Central Bell Telephone Company, was eight months into a high-risk pregnancy when her obstetrician recommended she spend the...

Astronomers discover promising super Earth that could support life

A nearby planet that could potentially support life may be more Earth-like than scientists first believed. New observations suggest the planet, called GJ 3378b, is...

This VR headset knows how you feel—and uses it to tell a powerful story

Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...

Doctors Find How to Predict Survival after A Heart Attack

When someone has a serious heart attack, every minute matters. Doctors need to know as quickly as possible who is likely to recover well...

Women Who Lift Weights May Protect Their Hearts More Than Expected

Women who include strength training in their weekly routine may be giving their hearts an extra layer of protection, according to a large new...

Scientists Discover a Powerful Way to Prevent Vision Loss

Millions of people around the world are living with glaucoma, but many do not know they have it. The disease usually develops so quietly...

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Natural aquifers could revolutionize cooling for AI data centers, study finds

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, so does the number of data centers needed to power it. These facilities run around the clock and...

Why airplanes still limit carry-on batteries to 100 Wh

Many travelers carry smartphones, laptops, tablets, power banks, and other electronic devices when flying. While these devices are convenient, the lithium-ion batteries inside them can...

How A Giant Planet Escaped Its Star’s Death and Lived to Tell the Story

A giant planet that orbits a dead star has surprised scientists once again. New observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggest the planet...

New water-powered battery could power wearables—and even destroy sensitive devices

Scientists have developed a new type of battery that runs using moisture from the air instead of the liquid chemicals found in most batteries. The...

Mars dust storms could create dangerous electric sparks, new study finds

Mars is famous for its huge dust storms, but scientists now believe these storms may do more than block sunlight and reduce visibility. A new...