Knowridge Science Report

Scientists find lots of strange microbes in dinosaur fossils

Bad news, Jurassic Park fans--the odds of scientists cloning a dinosaur from ancient DNA are pretty much zero. That's because DNA breaks down over time...

Engineers boost output of solar desalination system by 50% with inexpensive method

Rice University's solar-powered approach for purifying saltwater with sunlight and nanoparticles is even more efficient than its creators first believed. Researchers in Rice's Laboratory for...

New findings about the genetic causes of autism

In a new study, researchers have made a breakthrough in the understanding of the genetics of a common form of syndromic autism. The finding may...

Depression drugs may lower your perception of pain

Depression is a mental disorder that often comes along with strong impairments of social functioning. Previously, scientists assumed that depression also impairs empathy, an essential...

Eating enough protein may lower frailty in older people

In a new study, researchers found that adequate intake of protein is linked to a reduced risk of frailty. Adequate protein intake is defined as...

Being fit in middle age may lower risk of chronic lung disease

In a new study, researchers found that good heart and lung fitness in middle age is linked to a lower long term risk of...

Scientists discover new drugs that starves skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found that a new drug may starve the drug resistance of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. The...

5 things every man can do to be healthier

Recent research has shown that men are more likely to skip routine health screening tests than women. Many men tend to avoid see their doctors...

This heart problem may increase your dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found that a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to an increased risk of dementia. The...

Scientists discover two new Earth-like planets near Teegarden’s star

An international research team led by the University of Göttingen has discovered two new Earth-like planets near one of our closest neighboring stars. "Teegarden's star"...

Your sleep history may help predict Alzheimer’s later in life

In a new study, researchers found that sleep patterns can predict the accumulation of Alzheimer's pathology proteins later in life. The new finding may help...

Physically demanding jobs may harm your health if you retire late

In a new study, researchers found that men and women who do physically demanding jobs may have poorer mental and body health if they...

Your circle of friends may predict your health better than your Fitbit

In a new study, researchers found that people’s circle of friends could help predict their health conditions better than their fitness trackers. They found the...

Life on Jupiter’s moon Europa? Discovery of table salt on the surface boosts hopes

Europa, a frozen moon around Jupiter, is believed to be one of the most habitable worlds in the solar system. It was first imaged in...

Dogs have evolved new muscles around the eyes to better communicate with humans, says...

Dogs have evolved new muscles around the eyes to better communicate with humans. New research comparing the anatomy and behavior of dogs and wolves suggests...