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This New Pill May Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Better
Scientists are increasingly learning that Alzheimer's disease begins many years before memory problems become obvious.
During this early period, harmful changes slowly build up inside...
Simple Meal Timing Habit Could Can Help people keep weight off for a year
Many people successfully lose weight during a diet, only to gain it back within months. This pattern is so common that doctors often say...
Common Constipation Drug Could Improve Memory in Depression
Many people think recovery from depression means feeling happier again.
However, for many patients, problems with memory, attention, and concentration continue for months or even...
Astronomers catch a “dark comet” red-handed
Our ability to track and visualize small rocks in space is still improving. And occasionally we’ll find a space rock that will remind us...
Where do the world’s biggest diamonds come from
Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular, Resorbed).
They...
Scientists create levitating graphite material that could one day detect earthquakes
A team of researchers at Kyoto University has developed a new graphite-based material that can float steadily above magnets, opening the door to highly...
Hidden underground clues could help predict dangerous wildfires before they start
When people think about wildfire danger, they usually focus on hot weather, dry air, and strong winds.
But researchers believe another important warning sign may...
New solar windows could turn buildings into power plants—even on cloudy days
Imagine if the windows in your home or office could quietly generate electricity while still letting daylight in.
That idea is moving closer to reality...
Scientists create AI mosquito detector that could help prevent malaria and dengue
A researcher at the University of Wollongong has developed a small, low-cost device that can identify dangerous mosquitoes simply by listening to the sound...
Scientists identify the rare “oddball” space rock that wiped out the dinosaurs
Scientists have uncovered new clues about the giant space rock that slammed into Earth 66 million years ago and triggered one of the biggest...
Astronomers find tiny rocky planets locked in eternal day and night
Astronomers have taken their most detailed look yet at the planetary system orbiting Barnard's Star, one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors, and the...
Obesity May Be Behind Far More Cancer Cases Than Anyone Realized
Carrying extra body weight has long been linked to a higher risk of several types of cancer. Scientists have known about this connection for...
This Constipation Drug May Clear Brain Fog in Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad.
Many people continue to struggle with poor memory, trouble concentrating, and mental "brain fog" even after their mood has...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
Scientists know that...
Watching Too Much TV in Midlife May Age Your Brain Faster
Many people grew up hearing that watching too much television would 'rot your brain.' While that saying is exaggerated, a new study suggests there...
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Why plug-in hybrid cars often use more fuel than drivers expect
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are designed to combine the benefits of electric driving with the convenience of a gasoline engine for longer journeys.
They can travel...
Nearby Earth-like planet may have a rare atmosphere, giving us new hope
A rocky planet about 40 light-years from Earth may have something that scientists have struggled to find on similar worlds—a lasting atmosphere.
The planet, called...
New AI method could supercharge the search for longer-lasting batteries
As the demand for renewable energy grows, scientists are searching for better batteries that can store large amounts of electricity safely, cheaply and for...
This exoplanet hid for 10 years before astronomers finally found it
Astronomers have found a new exoplanet in the Beta Pictoris (β Pic) system.
β Pic is about 63 light years away, and is notable for...
Scientists uncover the secret behind Mars’ mysterious metallic-looking sand dunes
A stunning new image from the European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed an ancient crater on Mars filled with dark, wave-like sand dunes that...