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Scientists find a new way to search for ancient life on Mars using ‘mirror’...
Billions of years ago, Mars looked very different from the cold, dry world we see today. Scientists believe the Red Planet once had a...
Microbes destroyed an ancient pterosaur’s wingbone, then preserved it for 100 million years
More than 100 million years ago, a flying reptile called a pterosaur flew over the oceans hunting squid and fish.
Much more recently, one of...
Tiny Plastic Particles Could Strongly Harm Liver Health
Microplastics are everywhere. They are tiny pieces of plastic that form when larger plastic items, such as bottles, food containers, plastic bags, and packaging...
New Diabetes Pill Could Control Blood Sugar and Reduce Weight Better
For millions of people living with type 2 diabetes, controlling blood sugar can be a daily challenge. The disease happens when the body no...
Vaping After Quitting Smoking May Still Increase Lung Cancer Risk
Millions of people around the world have turned to e-cigarettes in recent years. Many smokers see vaping as a stepping stone away from cigarettes...
A New Way to Help Frail Older People Regain Independence
For many older adults, leaving the hospital is only the beginning of recovery. A serious illness, surgery, or injury can have lasting effects on...
Hidden Nutrient in These Fruits May Strongly Protect Your Heart
People are often told to eat more fruits and vegetables if they want to stay healthy. The advice sounds simple and easy to follow.
But...
This giant tropical fruit May reverse gum disease damage
Gum disease is one of the most common health problems in adults. Many people experience bleeding gums, bad breath, or swollen gums at some...
Why Belly Fat Is So Harmful to Your Heart Health
Many people judge the success of a diet by one simple number on a scale. If weight is lost, the diet is considered successful....
Your Barber Could Help Prevent Skin Cancer
Most people visit a barber simply to get a haircut, trim a beard, or enjoy a quick chat. Few would expect their barber to...
10 Surprising Ways Diabetes and Dementia Are Connected
Scientists are increasingly discovering that diabetes and dementia are closely connected. For many years, doctors thought of diabetes mainly as a disease that affects...
The ‘Bottom Number’ in Blood Pressure May Be Key to Preventing Stroke
Most people know that high blood pressure can damage the heart and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
However, scientists are increasingly discovering...
Lowering Your Cholesterol May Help Prevent Dementia
Dementia is one of the biggest health concerns facing aging societies around the world. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and can make everyday...
Why Some People Have High Blood Pressure but a Slow Heartbeat
When people think about heart health, they often pay attention to two important numbers: blood pressure and pulse rate.
Because both are related to the...
Could a New Pill Help People Lose Weight Without Dieting?
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world. Millions of people struggle to lose weight, even when they try to...
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Astronomers discover Sun-like star that likely swallowed one of its planets
A team of astronomers has found strong evidence that a star similar to our sun may have eaten one of its own planets.
The star,...
A star’s death throes involves a lot of kicking
When stars like our Sun age, they puff up into red giants.
Their bubbling outer mass gradually escapes into space, and their remaining cores contract...
The best place to look for alien megastructures might be moon dust
Our search for technosignatures - clear signs of advanced civilizations beyond Earth - takes many forms.
Many are driven by the famous Drake equation, which...
Hidden texting flaws let attackers impersonate contacts on iPhones and Androids
A major security flaw that allowed attackers to impersonate other people in text message conversations has finally been fixed across the United States, thanks...
A tiny lab-made universe may help solve the mystery of time
Time seems like one of the most basic parts of everyday life. We use clocks to measure it, plan our days around it, and...