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Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed

Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed Major depressive disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It affects...

Could Popular Weight Loss Drug Transform Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder?

For millions of people, eating is far more than simply satisfying hunger. Some people experience repeated episodes where they eat very large amounts of...

Can Brain Implant Restore the Sense of Touch?

For people living with paralysis after a spinal cord injury, losing the ability to feel their hands can be just as difficult as losing...

Hidden Dangers of Tanning Beds Go Far Beyond Skin Cancer

Indoor tanning has long been linked to skin cancer, but scientists now say that may be only one of the health risks. A new review...

This exoplanet hid for 10 years before astronomers finally found it

Astronomers have found a new exoplanet in the Beta Pictoris (β Pic) system. β Pic is about 63 light years away, and is notable for...

Scientists uncover the secret behind Mars’ mysterious metallic-looking sand dunes

A stunning new image from the European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed an ancient crater on Mars filled with dark, wave-like sand dunes that...

Lower 3D printing temperatures could create stronger aluminum parts, study finds

A new study from The University of Manchester has found that using slightly lower printing temperatures during a newer type of metal 3D printing...

AI creates smart 3D crime scenes that investigators can search like Google

Crime scenes are usually available for investigation for only a short time. During those crucial hours, police must carefully record every piece of evidence before...

AI-powered robot lab discovers six new metal alloys that thrive in extreme heat

Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover six new metal alloys that remain strong under extremely high...

Simple Vitamin Combo May Prevent Vision Loss Disease

Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of permanent blindness. Millions of people are living with the disease, and many do not realize...

Loneliness May Hurt Your Health More Than You Think

Feeling lonely is more than an unpleasant emotion. A major new study suggests it may have a powerful effect on mental health, well-being, and...

Tiny Brain Signals May Help People Restore Sense of Touch

Losing the sense of touch can dramatically change everyday life. People with spinal cord injuries may no longer feel their hands even though their...

An Unhealthy Gut May Help Breast Cancer Spread Throughout the Body

Scientists have long known that the trillions of bacteria living inside our intestines influence much more than digestion. This community of microorganisms, called the gut...

Herpesvirus Immune Response May Speed Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists have long wondered whether common viral infections might influence the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Alzheimer's is the most common form...

Popular Keto Diet May Protect One Part of the Gut but Harm Another

A ketogenic diet has become one of the world's most popular eating plans. It is very high in fat, very low in carbohydrates, and...

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New water sensors may help stop fish die-offs before they begin

New technology could soon help protect fish farmers around Africa's largest lake by providing early warnings before dangerous water conditions lead to mass fish...

Scientists boost blue quantum dot LED lifespan by 5,000 times in major display breakthrough

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made an important discovery that could lead to brighter, more colorful, and...

Scientists capture the tiny ‘drift’ that signals the birth of a star

How does a new star begin? It is a question astronomers have been trying to answer for decades. Now, scientists have observed an important process that...

Neanderthals were thriving just before they disappeared, new DNA study reveals

For many years, scientists have wondered why Neanderthals disappeared after surviving for hundreds of thousands of years. A new study suggests that, at least in...

Most of moon’s water likely remains chemically bound in its deep interior

After decades of analyzing reams of lunar rocks back here on Earth, the canonical view of the Moon was that it was anhydrous; that...