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Lowering blood pressure below this number may help you live longer
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that aggressively lowering high blood pressure may offer major health benefits, even when there's...
Study shows how irregular heartbeats become permanent
You’ve probably heard someone say, “My heart skipped a beat” during an exciting or romantic moment.
But when your heart really beats irregularly, it’s no...
Air pollution linked to higher dementia risk, major study finds
A major new analysis has found that long-term exposure to air pollution, especially from car exhaust and other common sources, increases the risk of...
Astronomers captured a century of change in a dying star 4,000 light years away
For the first time in history, astronomers have directly followed the slow death of a star over more than a century.
Their findings show that...
Oil and gas pollution linked to 91,000 early deaths in the US every year
A major new study has found that air pollution from oil and gas activities is killing tens of thousands of people in the United...
Ozone could warm the Earth more than we first thought
Ozone is best known as the invisible shield high in the atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
But ozone is also...
This modular robot could create bridges, rescue tools, and temporary shelters
A new generation of modular robots is proving they can handle tough tasks outside the lab.
Developed by researchers at Dartmouth College along with collaborators...
Astronomers detect the brightest fast radio burst ever seen
For just a split second, a mysterious flash of radio energy lit up the sky so brightly that it briefly outshone every radio source...
Guava plant molecule could help fight deadly liver cancers
Many of today’s medicines trace their roots back to nature.
Aspirin, for example, comes from a chemical found in willow tree bark.
Now, new research suggests...
Hair styling products may release billions of harmful nanoparticles into your lungs
Every morning, millions of people use hair sprays, gels, and creams to style their hair with flat irons, curling irons, or blow dryers.
But a...
Scientists create customizable 3D-printed foods for dysphagia patients
For many older adults and people with certain health conditions, something as simple as swallowing food can become a daily challenge.
This condition, called dysphagia,...
This paper-based soft robot can crawl like a caterpillar
Nature often provides inspiration for new technologies, and this time it’s the humble caterpillar that has sparked a breakthrough in robotics.
A team of researchers...
Why a faraway star nearly disappeared for eight months
Astronomers often watch stars fade away as they reach the end of their lives, but one star in our galaxy gave scientists an unusual...
Study finds big cause of blood clots in the legs
Researchers in Sweden have discovered three genetic variants that significantly increase the risk of blood clots in the legs, also known as venous thrombosis.
The...
About 30% of cuff blood pressure readings are wrong, study finds
Blood pressure is one of the most common health checks, but researchers now say that the way it's usually measured might not be as...
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Webb Telescope discovers a brand-new moon orbiting Uranus
The James Webb Space Telescope has just made a remarkable discovery: a brand-new moon orbiting Uranus.
This tiny object, only about six miles (10 kilometers)...
Liquid gold: How to turn urine into fertilizer and energy
What if one of the world’s most overlooked waste products could be turned into a valuable resource?
A team of researchers led by Stanford University...
Astronomers discover rare four-star system just 82 light-years away
Astronomers have made an extraordinary discovery that could change the way we understand some of the most puzzling objects in the universe: brown dwarfs.
These...
NASA’s new printable metal can survive extreme space temperatures
Building rocket engines that can withstand the brutal heat of spaceflight has always been a major challenge.
Traditional 3D printing has made it easier to...
Digital fingerprints could make 3D-printed objects traceable
3D printing has revolutionized the way we create custom tools, replacement parts, and everyday gadgets.
But alongside its benefits, the technology has also given rise...