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Unexpected Cause Found to Fuel Allergic Asthma

For decades, scientists have known that allergic asthma is caused by an overactive immune system, but many of the tiny biological switches controlling this...

Study Finds the Key to Keeping the Brain Young

Growing older often brings changes in memory and thinking. Many people occasionally forget where they put their keys or struggle to remember a name...

A star’s death throes involves a lot of kicking

Imagine being nudged again and again by thousands of tiny shoves, each one barely perceptible alone, until they add up to a steady drift...

Crocodile brains have barely changed in 100 million years, new study finds

Crocodiles are often called "living fossils," and a new study suggests that description may be more accurate than ever. Scientists have discovered that the brains...

Scientists discover new superconducting states in graphene that defy magnetic fields

Graphite, the soft material found inside ordinary pencils, may seem simple, but scientists have discovered that it can behave in remarkable ways when examined...

Scientists discover a simple way to make important diabetes drugs using sugar and vinegar

Scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to make important medicines using two everyday ingredients: table sugar and vinegar. The new method could make some...

New nearby ‘super-Earth’ may be more like Earth than we thought

A nearby planet that could one day help answer one of humanity's biggest questions—whether life exists beyond Earth—may be more promising than scientists first...

Can Lifting Weights in Midlife Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. It develops when the body no longer uses insulin effectively, causing...

New Sleeping Drugs May Raise Fall Risk After Hospital Stay

Many older adults leave the hospital with new medicines to help them recover. While these medicines are often prescribed with good intentions, a large new...

Hidden Heart Damage Found in 4 Out of 10 People with a Common Type...

Heart failure is one of the leading causes of hospital admissions among older adults. It does not always mean that the heart has stopped...

Always Sleepy During the Day Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure

Many people feel tired during the day from time to time, but constant sleepiness may be telling us something much more important. Feeling sleepy during...

Not All Trans Fats Are Harmful, Dairy Foods Study Shows

For many years, people have been told to avoid trans fats because they increase the risk of heart disease. This advice has helped improve...

A New ‘Longevity Diet’ May Help Increase Lifespan

Scientists have long known that what we eat can affect how long and how well we live. While many diets promise better health, researchers are...

Canada Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug, but Doctors Urge Patients to Carefully Weigh the Benefits...

Canada has approved lecanemab as a treatment for people with early Alzheimer's disease, giving patients access to one of the first medicines designed to...

A Single Shot Instead of Weekly Ozempic Can be a Long-Lasting Weight Loss Approach

Medicines such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have changed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. These medicines copy the actions of natural hormones...

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3-billion-year-old asteroid crater offers rare window into Earth’s violent past

Scientists have confirmed the age of the oldest known asteroid impact crater on Earth, revealing that a huge space rock struck our planet about...

From 5G to 6G: Scientists create record-breaking 256-antenna wireless system

Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have taken a major step toward the next generation of wireless communication. They have built one of the world's...

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,...

Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries

As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat. Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...