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Exercise on the weekend can still help people with diabetes live longer
Getting regular exercise is known to benefit people with diabetes, but a new study suggests that how often you exercise may be less important...
Scientists discover how a hidden nutrient enters human cells
An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Florida and Trinity College Dublin, has solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists...
Older adults feel less muscle soreness after exercise, study finds
A new study has found that older adults may feel less sore after exercise than younger people, challenging the long-held belief that aging muscles...
Study finds a big hidden sugar source in ketchup, salad dressing, and toothpaste
You may not think much about the thickening agents in your favorite salad dressing or ketchup, but scientists have just discovered something surprising about...
Why the way you exercise affects your mental health
When we think about exercise and mental health, we often imagine that any movement is good movement. But a new study from the University...
Small changes in blood sugar may affect men’s sexual health
As men grow older, many expect changes in their sexual and reproductive health.
While these changes have often been blamed on age and dropping testosterone...
Starfish-inspired tube feet could give underwater robots a strong grip
Soft robotics is a growing field that uses flexible, bendable materials instead of rigid machines.
These soft systems are especially promising for underwater tasks where...
Scientists find cheap way to recycle lithium from old EV batteries
With millions of electric vehicles already on the road, one big question looms: what happens to all their used batteries?
Even when a battery reaches...
Ancient basketweaving inspires stronger, smarter robots
A craft that dates back thousands of years may hold the key to building tougher, more resilient robots and other modern technologies.
Inspired by prehistoric...
No collision, no life: How a cosmic crash may have made Earth habitable
Earth is the only known planet that supports life. It has liquid water, a breathable atmosphere, and the right conditions for plants, animals, and...
This study questions safety of popular blood pressure drug
Scientists at Columbia University have made an important discovery that could change the way doctors treat high blood pressure.
A new study shows that the...
New stroke drug can prevent brain cell death
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide after heart disease.
In an effort to reduce brain damage caused by strokes, a research group...
Weight loss drugs may cause muscle loss in these people
Many people are turning to new weight-loss drugs like semaglutide to help manage obesity. These medications have shown powerful effects in helping people shed...
AI can help doctors spot Crohn’s disease better than ever
Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system, often leading to pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss.
One of the...
Study finds a surprising cause of autoimmune diseases
Scientists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia have made an important discovery that could change the way doctors think about blood...
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Astronomers accidentally discover hidden radiation around a supermassive black hole
Astronomers have made an extraordinary discovery by accident: they found millimeter radiation being produced right near the heart of a supermassive black hole.
This breakthrough,...
The last women of the sea: How Korea’s Haenyeo divers rival marine mammals
Off the coast of South Korea lies the island of Jeju, home to one of the most extraordinary traditions in the world.
For centuries, women...
Tiny wrinkles in super-thin materials could power the future of electronics
Sometimes, flaws can be a feature. Scientists at Rice University have discovered that tiny wrinkles in super-thin materials—just one atom thick—can be used to...
Scientists find 300 mysterious objects in the universe
In a new study, scientists looked deep into the universe and found something unexpected.
Using infrared images taken from NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope...
Astronomers captured a century of change in a dying star 4,000 light years away
For the first time in history, astronomers have directly followed the slow death of a star over more than a century.
Their findings show that...