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Scientists develop stretchable patch that detects toxic gas on your skin

Ammonia gas is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world and plays a major role in modern life. It is used in...

Your chin is an evolutionary accident

Chimpanzees, humans’ closest living relatives, do not have a chin. Neither did Neanderthals, Denisovans, or any other extinct human species. Humans, it turns out, have...

Astronomers watch a giant star quietly collapse into a black hole

Astronomers have captured one of the clearest views ever of a massive star dying—not in a dramatic supernova explosion, but by quietly collapsing into...

Common glaucoma drug could help prevent opioid relapse, study finds

A medication that has long been used to treat glaucoma, altitude sickness, and certain types of seizures may also help people recovering from opioid...

Scientists discover new clues to identify aggressive prostate cancer early

Researchers in Norway have uncovered new features that may help doctors tell the difference between slow-growing prostate cancer and the more dangerous aggressive type. The...

Popular weight loss drug may help protect vision in people with diabetes

A widely used diabetes and weight loss medication may do more than lower blood sugar and help people shed pounds. New research suggests that tirzepatide,...

How obesity could trigger Alzheimer’s disease

Obesity is known to increase the risk of many diseases, like heart problems and diabetes. But its exact link to Alzheimer's disease has been...

Ketamine may offer fast relief for chronic fatigue, new study finds

A drug best known as an anesthetic and a fast-acting treatment for severe depression may also help reduce chronic fatigue, according to a small...

Grace on ice, danger beneath: The true cost of Winter Olympic Performance

Watching the Winter Olympics can make extreme sports look effortless, but behind every graceful jump or high-speed run are years of training and careful...

Silent signs of heart disease in women you should never ignore

Many people think heart disease only affects men, but it is actually the number one cause of death for women too. The problem is, heart...

Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline

Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls. According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...

New therapy could stop breast cancer at the source

Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a new and hopeful way to treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC),...

Older adults may be able to safely reduce blood pressure drugs

A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that some older adults who take medication for high blood pressure may be able to...

Natural ways to calm anxiety in older people

Anxiety is something many older adults deal with. As people age, they often face changes in their health, lifestyle, or brain chemistry. These changes...

How to control type 2 diabetes without medication

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how your body uses sugar, which is the main fuel for your cells. While medications can...

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Scientists discover a dinosaur with hollow skin spikes unlike any seen before

Paleontologists have discovered a remarkable new dinosaur in China—one that carried unusual skin spikes unlike anything ever seen before in dinosaurs. The find adds a...

Astronomers discover a hidden factory of organic molecules in a dust-shrouded galaxy

rich mix of organic molecules deep inside a nearby galaxy, offering a new glimpse into how the basic ingredients of chemistry may form in...

A new organic molecule could store renewable energy for months with almost no loss

One of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy is timing. Wind turbines and solar panels often produce electricity when it is not immediately needed. A...

Batteries made from “rust” could be cleaner, cheaper, and surprisingly powerful

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones to electric cars, but they rely on materials that raise environmental and ethical concerns. Metals like nickel and cobalt...

A strange Martian dust storm offers new clues to how Mars lost its water

Mars today is a cold, dry desert, but its surface tells a very different story. Ancient river channels, lake basins, and minerals formed in water...