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Are Prebiotic Sodas Really Healthy? New Research Challenges the Hype

Prebiotic sodas have become one of the fastest-growing drink trends in recent years. Many companies advertise these fizzy drinks as a healthier alternative to regular...

Could Learning Another Language Slow Brain Ageing? New Research Says It Might

Many teenagers study a second language at school, often wondering whether they will ever use it. New research suggests there may be an unexpected reward. According...

Experimental Vaccine Gives New Hope Against Aggressive Brain Tumors

Brain tumors known as gliomas remain one of the greatest challenges in cancer treatment. They often return even after surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, leaving...

A Black Hole Lost in Space? Astronomers Discover One of the Rarest Cosmic Events...

Astronomers have discovered one of the rarest black hole events ever observed, revealing a massive "wandering" black hole far from the center of its...

Could Purple Corn Replace Artificial Food Dyes?

A special type of purple corn may soon help replace artificial food dyes in many foods and drinks, according to new research from the...

1789 Smallpox Epidemic May Have Killed Up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians, Study Finds

A new study has used computer modeling to provide one of the clearest pictures yet of the devastating smallpox epidemic that struck Indigenous Australians...

Scientists Create a Smart Cushion That Blocks Vibrations in Real Time

From spacecraft and cars to computer chip factories and scientific laboratories, unwanted vibrations can reduce accuracy, damage equipment, and shorten the life of expensive...

New Nuclear Battery Could Deliver Power for More Than 50 Years Without Recharging

Imagine a tiny power source that can keep working for more than 50 years without ever needing to be recharged or replaced. Researchers in South...

Dead stars may be eating far more than we ever imagined

White dwarfs are often called "dead stars," but new research suggests these ancient stellar remains are far from inactive. Instead, they may still be pulling...

Australian Salt Lakes May Hold The Secret to Mars’ Watery Past

Could some of the best clues about ancient Mars be hiding in the remote landscapes of Western Australia? A new study suggests that unusual salt...

New Drug Targets the Gut to Fight Dangerous Fatty Liver Disease

MASH is one of the fastest-growing causes of serious liver disease. Doctors know that excess fat, inflammation and scarring slowly damage the liver, but...

Could Cutting Processed Foods Save You from Heart Disease?

Convenience foods have transformed the way many people eat. Frozen meals, packaged desserts, processed meats, sweetened drinks and many packaged snacks save time, but they...

Common Heart Check Could Help Foresee Cancer Risk

A simple test already used by millions of doctors may soon do more than protect the heart. According to a new study from University College...

Routine Test Could Help Prevent Heart Failure Years Earlier

Many serious diseases develop silently long before people notice that anything is wrong. Heart failure is one of them. It usually takes years for the...

Weight Cycling May Speed Muscle Loss

Repeatedly losing weight and then gaining it back may do more harm than simply making dieting frustrating. A new study from the University of California,...

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Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be Harder To Reach Than We Expected

Europa, one of Jupiter's largest moons, has fascinated scientists for decades because it may hide a vast ocean of liquid water beneath its thick...

Are we missing alien lighthouses

Searching for extraterrestrial intelligence has so far meant primarily focusing on one particular type of signal - and that signal has normally been based...

Simple plastic additive boosts OLED brightness by up to 35% while improving flexibility

A plastic-softening chemical that has been used for decades in everyday products such as vinyl flooring and plastic wrap could help create a new...

Smart surfaces could make future 6G networks faster, safer and more reliable

A team of engineers has developed a new way to help future 6G wireless networks overcome one of their biggest challenges: the growing amount...

Spin-reversing comet may face self-destruction

Comets are known for providing breathtaking observations of their long and shiny tails when they travel too close to the Sun. This happens because comets...