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New flexible plastic could conduct electricity like human tissue

Scientists have discovered a new way to make a soft, stretchy plastic that can carry electricity efficiently—an advance that could help improve devices implanted...

Mental health issues after a cancer diagnosis may affect death risk

A new study has found that adults who develop mental health problems soon after being diagnosed with cancer may face a higher risk of...

AI-boosted electronic nose could catch ovarian cancer early

A new study suggests that a machine designed to copy the human sense of smell could one day help doctors detect ovarian cancer much...

A simple heart test could prevent sudden death in those under age 35

Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare but deeply shocking because it often strikes without warning. Many victims appear healthy and may not even...

Why silencing bacteria can cause danger in heart infections

For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections. The idea seemed simple: if bacteria cannot “talk,”...

AI smart t‑shirt could detect hidden heart disease early

A new invention from scientists at Imperial College London could change the way heart diseases are detected in everyday life. Researchers are developing a smart...

AI may spot schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years earlier

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental health conditions that often begin in late teenage years or early adulthood. These illnesses can deeply affect...

Scientists discover big cause of motor decline in older people

As people grow older, many notice that their balance is not as steady as it used to be. Walking may become slower, climbing stairs...

Why adding eyes makes robots seem more human

A new study suggests that something as simple as adding eyes to a humanoid robot can dramatically change how people perceive it. Researchers from Tampere...

New diamond cooling technology cuts electronics heat by 23°c

Overheating is one of the biggest problems facing modern electronics, from smartphones to powerful data centers. Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a new...

Jupiter’s icy moons may have been born with the ingredients for life

Scientists have found new evidence that Jupiter’s largest moons may have received the chemical building blocks of life at the moment they formed. The discovery...

40,000-year-old symbols may be humanity’s first step toward writing

Long before the first known writing systems appeared in ancient Mesopotamia, early humans were already carving mysterious symbols into tools, ornaments, and sculptures. A new...

AI chatbots may worse mental diseases

A new study has raised concerns about how artificial intelligence chatbots may affect people living with mental illness. Researchers looked at electronic health records from...

Many older people given risky mental health drugs without official approval

A new large study from Finland has revealed that many older adults are being prescribed strong psychiatric medications for reasons not officially approved by...

Why less artery plaque does not mean lower heart risk for women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women around the world. For many years, people believed that women were...

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NASA’s Hubble finds a ghost galaxy made almost entirely of dark matter

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered an extremely faint galaxy that may be made almost entirely of dark matter, the mysterious substance...

Astronomers get to the heart of Mira A’s latest outburst

Just a few hundred light-years from Earth, the famous variable star Mira A is huffing and puffing its outer layers to space. Its most...

The moon is still shrinking: New study reveals recent tectonic activity

For a long time, people imagined the moon as a quiet, frozen world where nothing much happens anymore. But new research shows that the moon...

How screen time is hurting your head and neck

If you spend hours each day looking at a computer, tablet, or phone, you are not alone. Work, study, and entertainment now happen mostly...

Scientists solve major noise problems blocking quantum computing progress

Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines, but building them is incredibly difficult. One of the biggest challenges is...