Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago
Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought.
A new study suggests that they could have...
AI may predict which cancers will spread, study finds
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...
This atom-thin material could help build the next generation computer chips
Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering.
It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...
AI helps improve stroke care and reduce future health risks
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals
During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals.
A study of ancient...
How we turned plastic waste into vinegar
Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport.
But...
Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently
How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs?
Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...
Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars
Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
When combined with renewable...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment.
These chemicals have been...
Scientists discover one of the oldest stars ever, with almost no iron
Astronomers have discovered one of the oldest and most primitive stars ever found, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe.
The star, named PicII-503,...
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Nano-thermometer can now take a single cell’s temperature
How do you know a cell has a fever?
Take its temperature.
That’s now possible thanks to research by Rice University scientists who used the...
‘Forever chemicals’ may raise risk of type 2 diabetes, new study finds
A new study led by researchers at Mount Sinai in New York has found that exposure to a group of man-made chemicals known as...
What are PFAS?
Chemicals called PFAS are sometimes in the news.
PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
PFAS are widely used and long-lasting. They’re found in everyday items like...
Scientists find new method to recycle plastic using air and inexpensive catalyst
Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered a simple, eco-friendly way to break down plastic using just air moisture and a low-cost catalyst.
This new method...
New battery electrode could power EVs for over 600 km on a single charge
A team of researchers at UNIST has developed a new type of battery electrode that could significantly increase the driving range of electric vehicles...