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Diabetes is driving a new wave of kidney disease, scientists find

Chronic kidney disease is one of the world's most common long-term health conditions, yet many people have never heard of it until they are...

Scientists discover vitamin D may help protect your heart, not just your bones

Most people know vitamin D as the nutrient that helps build strong bones. It allows the body to absorb calcium, reducing the risk of...

Slowing Atlantic Ocean current could bring stronger storms to California, study finds

A huge ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean may seem far away from California, but new research suggests it could have a major impact...

Busy roads can become deadly traps for bumblebees, new study warns

Roadside flowers may seem like a perfect place for hungry bumblebees to find food. However, new research from Sweden shows that these colorful roadside...

Should the lowest-risk prostate cancer still be called cancer? New study sparks debate

A new study suggests that changing the name of the lowest-risk form of prostate cancer could reduce unnecessary treatment, encourage more men to get...

Breast cancer soon after childbirth may be more aggressive, new study suggests

A new study from researchers at UCLA has found that women who are diagnosed with breast cancer within three years after giving birth may...

Scientists build brain-inspired AI chip that detects problems 10,000 times more efficiently

Scientists have created a new brain-inspired electronic device that can quickly detect unusual events while using far less energy than today's artificial intelligence (AI)...

Scientists slash robot setup time from months to just two hours

Teaching a robot to perform new tasks is often much harder than people imagine. Before researchers can even begin testing artificial intelligence (AI), they may...

Scientists watch lithium move inside a working solid-state battery for the first time

Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the next big step in battery technology. They could be safer, store more energy and help electric vehicles drive...

Scientists create new 3D material that could improve batteries and clean up pollution

Scientists have developed a new type of three-dimensional material that could help create better batteries, remove harmful pollutants from the environment and support many...

Scientists discover how an exoplanet with endless day and night could still support life

An unusual planet located about 48.5 light-years from Earth may seem far too extreme for life. One side is permanently exposed to intense heat, while...

New AI Provides Treatment Recommendations for Complex Blood Cancers

Choosing the best treatment for blood cancer is often one of the most difficult decisions doctors face. Every patient is different, and modern cancer...

New Cancer Drug May Stop Prostate Cancer From Spreading

A team of researchers has reported an important advance in the search for better treatments for advanced prostate cancer. Instead of simply shrinking tumors, the...

Which Vegetables Can Protect Your Heart Best?

Many people believe serious diseases only become a concern later in life. However, scientists now know that the foundations of future health are often...

Heavy Drinking During Stressful Years May Reshape the Brain for Decades

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered that the effects of heavy drinking during stressful times in early adulthood may last much...

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Ancient interstellar comet gives us a rare look at the universe’s youth

An unusual visitor from deep space is helping scientists learn more about what the universe was like billions of years before our solar system...

Scientists discover tiny devices can lose energy without ever touching anything

Scientists have discovered that tiny vibrating devices called nanomechanical resonators can lose energy even when they never touch another object. The surprising finding could help...

90,000-year-old jaw injury may reveal one of the earliest signs of human violence

A fossil of an early Homo sapiens has given scientists a rare glimpse into life more than 90,000 years ago. The ancient skeleton shows evidence...

Scientists unlock hidden energy source to push organic solar cells above 20% efficiency

Scientists have found a new way to make organic solar cells much more efficient by turning what was once considered wasted energy into useful...

How two stars work together to create brilliant supernova explosions

When a massive star reaches the end of its life, it explodes in a powerful event called a supernova. These explosions are among the most...