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Deep-Sea Sponge Inspires Stronger, Lighter Materials That Resist Damaging Vibrations
A remarkable deep-sea sponge has inspired researchers to develop a new generation of lightweight materials that are both stronger and better at handling flowing...
Scientists Find Simple Lifestyle Changes May Keep Aging Brains Stronger
Many people worry about losing their memory as they get older. Although age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, researchers now believe that...
A Blood Test Could Reveal Who Benefits Most from the MIND Diet
Scientists have long believed that healthy eating may reduce the risk of memory loss, but not everyone appears to benefit in exactly the same...
New Robotic System Could Improve Stroke Walking Rehabilitation
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people survive a stroke, but recovery is often a long and difficult process. One of the biggest challenges...
Years of Financial Stress May Age the Brain Faster
Money problems can affect far more than a person's bank account. A major new study suggests that years of financial hardship may also speed...
Scientists Discover How Damaged Brain Cells May Be Revived Before Parkinson’s Gets Worse
Scientists may have found a way to help brain cells fight back against Parkinson’s disease instead of simply slowing the symptoms.
In research published in...
Exercise Alone May Not Be Enough for Many People with Hip Arthritis
Hip osteoarthritis affects millions of people around the world and is a major cause of pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving.
As the smooth cartilage inside...
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...
Scientists create tiny chip that could model the brain in under 10 milliseconds
Researchers have developed a tiny computer chip that can model brain activity at speeds close to those of the human brain itself.
The breakthrough could...
Scientists create tiny water-powered motor that spins without electricity or magnets
Scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to make tiny objects spin without using electricity, magnets, chemicals or even direct contact.
Instead, the new technique...
NASA’s Juno discovers hidden heat beneath Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io
NASA's Juno spacecraft has achieved something never done before by measuring temperatures beneath the surface of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io.
The new observations reveal that...
Ancient Monsoons Created a Spectacular Dinosaur Fossil Site
Around 80 million years ago, a stretch of tropical coastline in what is now northeastern Italy was lashed by monsoon rains and tropical cyclones.
Those...
MIND Diet May Offer Extra Brain Protection for People at Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
The foods we eat may play an important role in keeping our brains healthy as we age.
A new study suggests that one eating plan,...
Focused Ultrasound Could Give Pancreatic Cancer Patients New Hope
Scientists have reported an encouraging advance that could improve treatment for one of the world's deadliest cancers.
A new clinical study suggests that adding a...
Fatty Liver May Be a Hidden Warning Sign for Future Heart Disease
Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, happens when too much fat builds up inside the liver.
It has become very common because of...
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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...