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Study finds a silent genetic heart risk hidden in millions
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol levels from birth. People who have this disorder often do not know it,...
Uranus and Neptune could be “rock giants,” not just ice worlds
For decades, scientists have believed that Uranus and Neptune are “ice giants,” planets made mostly of icy materials like water, ammonia and methane.
But a...
Tiny new underwater microphone could change how we listen to the ocean
Scientists at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory have created a new type of underwater microphone, called a hydrophone, that is smaller, cheaper, and just as sensitive...
Tiny carbon nanotubes could transform flexible solar panels forever
Scientists have long believed that perovskite solar cells could transform the solar industry because they are light, inexpensive and highly efficient.
However, one major weakness...
Modified traditional Chinese cuisine may help lower blood pressure
A groundbreaking study by scientists from Peking University reveals that a modified version of traditional Chinese food could significantly lower blood pressure in Chinese...
Thyroid problems in pregnancy may increase autism risk in children
Ongoing Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Children
New research shows that women who have untreated thyroid hormone problems during pregnancy...
Your body has a natural molecule that fights Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
As people live longer, age-related brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are becoming more common.
These conditions happen when certain proteins in the brain fold...
Simple ways to reduce inflammation and protect your heart
If you’ve ever fought off an infection or iced a sprained knee, you know something about inflammation. But you might not know its importance...
How Mars controls Earth’s climate
Earth's climate has swung between ice ages and warmer periods for millions of years, driven by subtle changes in our planet's orbit and axial...
New fiber-weaving technique makes stronger, longer-lasting battery electrodes
Scientists have developed a new manufacturing method that could dramatically improve the strength, durability, and performance of battery electrodes—especially those used in electric vehicles...
New brain-inspired computer chips could take AI to the next level
Scientists at Yale University have developed a new way to build computer chips that work more like the human brain—and, importantly, can grow much...
Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies –where...
If you look across space with a telescope, you’ll see countless galaxies, most of which host large central black holes, billions of stars and...
Soybean oil may trigger obesity, study shows
Soybean oil is the most widely used cooking oil in the United States. It’s found in many everyday foods, especially processed ones.
Now, scientists at...
Why some memories last a lifetime while others fade fast
Every day, your brain takes in new experiences, emotions, and ideas. Some of these become lasting memories, while others fade away.
But how does your...
Lower doses of drug show better results for deadly skin cancer
Immunotherapy has become an important way to treat cancer, especially for people with malignant melanoma, a serious and advanced form of skin cancer.
However, these...
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Astronomers find hidden star that solves a major cosmic dust mystery
Only 70 light-years from Earth, a star called Kappa Tucanae A hosts one of astronomy’s strangest mysteries.
Around it swirls dust so scorching—more than 1,000...
New biodegradable smart tag could make shipping safer and greener
Every day, huge amounts of goods travel around the world—including fragile products that must stay within a safe temperature and humidity range.
Vaccines, certain medicines,...
Asteroid Bennu holds clues to how life began: Sugars, organics, and stardust
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission brought back pristine pieces of the asteroid Bennu in 2023—and these tiny grains are turning out to be a treasure chest...
What time is it on Mars? Scientists finally have a precise answer
On Earth, telling time is easy. Our clocks are synchronized using atomic clocks, GPS satellites, and fast communication networks.
But according to Einstein’s theory of...
Scientists detect static discharge on airplanes using giant European telescope
Scientists have accidentally uncovered a surprising behavior in commercial airplanes: they emit radio waves when they release built-up static electricity.
This discovery, made by an...