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Exercise could protect the brain, even when energy supplies are low
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but new research from the University of Missouri shows that it may be just...
Build muscle strength if you want to live longer and healthier
Building and maintaining muscle strength is one of the most important factors to living a long and healthy life, according to Northeastern University experts.
"Muscle...
Scientists find way to make silicone materials infinitely reusable
A team of researchers from France’s CNRS (National Centre for Scientific Research) has developed a groundbreaking method for recycling silicone waste—offering a new way...
Young stars grow their planet-making disks in a surprising way
A new study is changing the way scientists think about how young stars and planets form.
Led by Professor Paolo Padoan from the Institute of...
Scientists harness sunlight with nanowires to create clean hydrogen fuel
A new breakthrough in clean energy research could make it easier and more affordable to produce hydrogen fuel using sunlight—even on cloudy days.
Karthik Shankar,...
How dying stars may forge heavy elements in powerful cosmic jets
Scientists have long puzzled over how the heaviest elements on the periodic table—like uranium and plutonium—are formed.
Now, researchers led by Los Alamos National Laboratory...
Walking 4000 steps a day can help you live longer, study finds
Good news for people who don't like going to the gym or running for miles: you don’t have to be an athlete to get...
This mineral nutrient can help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world. It happens when the force of blood...
The best and worst foods for your kidneys
Your kidneys are like your body’s natural filters. They clean your blood, remove waste through urine, help balance fluids, and support healthy blood pressure....
Study finds a major cause of joint pain
A team of scientists from the University of Colorado has made a fascinating discovery that could help solve a long-standing medical mystery. They found...
Signs alcohol is damaging your liver health
The liver is one of the body’s most important organs. It helps break down substances we eat and drink, including alcohol. But drinking too...
Scientists find a key cause of memory loss in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found what might be a major cause of the memory problems that happen naturally...
Research shows a more effective way to treat persistent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people in the United States and around the world.
It...
New drug combo could manage type 2 diabetes more effectively
Type 2 diabetes is a very common health problem where the body cannot use insulin properly. This causes sugar to build up in the...
How to spot signs of blocked arteries in the heart
Blocked arteries in the heart, known as coronary artery disease, happen when the main blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the heart...
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Why Webb may never be able to find evidence of life on another world
The exoplanet K2-18b is generating headlines because researchers announced what could be evidence of life on the planet.
The JWST detected a pair of atmospheric...
Lizard skin may hold the secret to more powerful hydrogen fuel cell
A team of Canadian researchers has improved hydrogen fuel cell design by copying patterns found in nature—specifically from lizard skin and plant leaves.
This breakthrough...
Mysterious galaxy without dark matter challenges what we know about the universe
Astronomers have discovered a rare kind of galaxy that seems to be missing one of the universe’s most important ingredients: dark matter.
Using powerful telescopes...
Scientists warn: Moon dust could threaten future astronauts
New research using moon rocks from the Apollo missions has revealed hidden dangers facing future astronauts.
The study, published in Scientific Reports and led by...
Scientists rethink how farming began—It wasn’t just the weather
A major new study is changing how we understand one of the biggest turning points in human history: the shift from hunting and gathering...