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Rocket powered by beeswax? Students prove it’s possible
Engineering students from Kingston University in London have made headlines by building a rocket engine that runs on an unusual but eco-friendly fuel—beeswax.
The project,...
This smart robot might unlock better solar energy—faster
Finding better materials to make solar panels more efficient is a major goal for scientists around the world.
But discovering those materials takes time—especially because...
This diabetes drug strongly reduces migraine headaches
Migraines affect about 15% of the global population and can be painful enough to disrupt daily life. For many people, existing migraine medications don't...
New brain scan tool can show how fast you’re aging
A new tool developed by scientists from Duke University, Harvard, and the University of Otago in New Zealand can now estimate how quickly someone...
These hidden drugs may be making high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem. It means your blood is pushing too hard against your blood...
These two things can cause lung cancer in non-smokers
Lung cancer has long been known as a smoker’s disease, but a troubling trend is emerging: more and more people who have never smoked...
Natural ways to ease dementia symptoms
Dementia is a condition that affects thinking, memory, and behavior, especially in older adults. While there is no known cure for dementia, some natural...
Common painkiller may harm kidneys when combined with blood pressure meds
A recent study from the University of Waterloo has found that people who take certain medications for high blood pressure should be careful when...
Keep your mouth healthy: oral care for older adults
Oral health is important for people of all ages. But the simple routine you learned as a kid—brush your teeth twice a day and...
Best foods for type 2 diabetes prevention
When you have type 2 diabetes, choosing the right foods is one of the most powerful ways to manage your blood sugar and stay...
This skin problem linked to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
A recent study from researchers at The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University has uncovered a possible genetic link between psoriasis—a common skin condition—and several serious...
Lying-down blood pressure could reveal hidden heart risks
When you visit the doctor, your blood pressure is usually measured while you're sitting. It's a standard part of most check-ups and a key...
Study finds link between rare eye disease and Alzheimer’s risk
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage your vision without any warning signs. It affects the optic...
Blood pressure drug may help protect kidneys in people with diabetes
A recent study from the University of Bristol has found a promising new way to slow the damage caused by diabetic kidney disease, a...
Old Hubble Space Telescope photos unlock the secret of a rogue planet
Astronomers have achieved a first in exoplanet hunting by using the Hubble Space Telescope images to investigate a mysterious event that could reveal the...
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How rare earths move through deserts and ice
Rare earth elements might sound like something out of science fiction, but they’re real—and essential to the modern world.
Used in everything from smartphones and...
New quantum material could make electronics 1,000 times faster
Scientists at Northeastern University have made a major breakthrough that could revolutionize how fast and powerful our electronic devices become.
By learning how to switch...
Webb Telescope reveals hidden secrets of bullet cluster and dark matter
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken a closer look at the famous Bullet Cluster—a giant space collision between two galaxy clusters—and revealed new...
Tiny satellite could make quantum communication a reality
A small satellite about the size of a shoebox has been launched into space to test exciting new quantum communication technology.
Called QUICK³, the satellite...
How a shoebox-sized battery could power a clean energy future
A major step forward in clean energy has just been achieved in Germany.
At the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Europe’s largest vanadium redox flow...