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Most Americans view obesity as a chronic disease, not personal failure
A new national survey shows that most Americans now understand that obesity is a real medical disease, not a personal failure.
The survey, done by...
Scientists repeat a famous light experiment using sound—and discover new physics
More than 200 years ago, physicist Thomas Young amazed the scientific world when he showed that light behaves like both a wave and a...
Future lighting could replace Wi-Fi and batteries, study finds
Light has always helped us see—but in the future, it may also become a powerful way to send information and power smart devices.
Researchers at...
As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on...
The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip maker Nvidia, has reported record $US57 billion revenue in the third quarter of 2025, beating...
Astronomers spot first stars billions of years after they were supposed to die
Over the course of billions of years, the universe has steadily been evolving.
Thanks to the expansion of the universe, we are able to “see”...
Archaeologists discover second-largest Roman olive oil mill ever found in Tunisia
Archaeologists working in the Kasserine region of central Tunisia have uncovered one of the most impressive industrial sites of the Roman Empire: the second-largest...
Treating PTSD early may cut heart disease risk by 50%
UCLA researchers are working on new ways to treat the physical effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Their recent studies show that helping people with...
New pill can reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol by 60%
A new pill developed by Merck is showing promise in helping people with a genetic condition called heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
This condition causes very...
Clogged brain drains may predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that clogged “drains” in the brain may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s...
Depression and insomnia together may greatly increase dementia risk, study finds
A large new study from Saint Louis University has found that older adults who have both depression and insomnia are at much higher risk...
How virus can cause long-term lung damage and aging
Scientists at the University of Manchester have made an important discovery that could explain why some people feel breathless and tired long after recovering...
Going to bed at the same time may help lower blood pressure
A new study from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences suggests that something as simple as going to bed at the same time...
Daily orange juice may change genes related to heart health
A small new study suggests that drinking orange juice every day may change the way your genes behave—especially those linked to heart health and...
Heartburn meds may harm your kidneys, new study finds
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are common medicines used to treat heartburn and acid reflux. If you’ve taken drugs like Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid,...
Common thyroid drug may raise heart risk, study shows
Levothyroxine is a very common medicine used to treat thyroid problems, especially a condition called hypothyroidism.
This condition happens when the thyroid gland does not...
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Ancient Roman glass cups hold secret messages from their creators
In early 2023, art historian and glassblower Hallie Meredith stood inside a quiet gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she noticed something...
New “energy sandwich” design could revolutionize solar power and lighting
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in controlling the atomic structure of halide perovskites, a promising class of materials that could change the future...
Scientists recover the world’s oldest RNA from a 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth
For the first time in history, scientists have extracted and decoded RNA molecules from the remains of an Ice Age woolly mammoth.
The breakthrough, achieved...
Our solar system is moving three times faster than expected
A new study has found that our solar system is racing through the universe much faster than current theories predict.
This surprising discovery, led by...
Sweat-powered sticker could turn your coffee cup into a health tracker
Imagine checking your vitamin levels just by holding your morning coffee or orange juice—no needles, no batteries, and no extra effort.
Engineers at the University...