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New electronic skin can heal itself underwater and help divers and robots stay safe

Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new type of electronic skin that can detect touch, sense damage, and repair...

Mysterious Little Red Dots may be the birthplaces of the universe’s oldest star clusters

Astronomers may have found an answer to two long-standing mysteries about the universe with a single new idea. A study led by researchers at The...

Missed fracture warning signs leave many people with hidden bone disease

Broken bones are often seen as simple accidents, especially in older adults. However, doctors say some fractures can be an early warning sign of osteoporosis,...

Fruit compound may protect against fatty liver disease, study finds

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, often called NAFLD, is now one of the most common liver diseases in the world. It happens when too much fat...

Simple Aspirin may be all many joint replacement patients need

Hip and knee replacement surgeries are among the most common operations performed around the world. Although these procedures usually improve pain and mobility, they also...

Scientists find a different way to slow Alzheimer’s disease

For years, Alzheimer's research has focused mainly on removing amyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain long before memory problems begin. While this...

Coffee and caffeine may protect heart health when consumed in moderation

Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, and for many people it is the main source of caffeine. Caffeine is a natural stimulant...

Simple vitamin may delay most common form of vision loss disease

Millions of people around the world are at risk of glaucoma, a disease that slowly damages the optic nerve and can eventually cause permanent...

New study may help prevent misdiagnosis for a common form of early dementia

For many families, the first signs of dementia are not memory problems but unexpected changes in personality and behavior. A normally calm person may become...

Routine heart scans may reveal a silent liver problem and higher heart risk

Many people think of the liver and the heart as completely separate organs. In reality, they are closely connected because both are affected by the...

Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds

A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging. The...

Two-drug combination may help people with type 2 diabetes when metformin is no longer...

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. It develops when the body does not use insulin properly,...

Twice-yearly injection may make high blood pressure easier to control

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects billions of people worldwide and is one of the biggest causes of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...

This everyday mineral could be one of the best natural helpers for high blood...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and heart failure. Because it often causes...

Simple breathing workout lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication, study finds

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke. It often develops without obvious symptoms, which...

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Scientists discover the Sun contains far more silver than previously thought

Scientists have discovered that the sun contains about 55% more silver than previous estimates suggested, solving a long-standing mystery about the element's abundance in...

Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and warriors

For many years, archaeologists have debated why weapons such as bows, arrows, and daggers were buried with some ancient Egyptian princesses. Were these simply symbols...

Smart solar panels follow the sun, hide from hail and produce up to 56%...

Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have developed a new type of solar panel system that not only follows the sun to...

Smart thin-film electronics can lock together without human help

Scientists in Japan have developed prototype flexible electronic modules that can automatically connect to and disconnect from one another, bringing researchers a step closer...

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...