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Major study finds existing drug protects kidneys even in people without diabetes

Chronic kidney disease is a long-lasting condition in which the kidneys gradually stop working as well as they should. In the early stages, many people...

Scientists explore whether heavy chili pepper consumption could affect cancer risk

Chili peppers are enjoyed by billions of people every day. They are rich in capsaicin, the natural chemical responsible for their spicy taste. Scientists have...

Doctors update the warning signs for the most dangerous multiple myeloma cases

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally helps the body fight infections. When these...

The Sun has a ‘switch-off’ moment—and it could help predict space weather years ahead

Scientists have discovered a new way to predict how active the sun's next solar cycle will be years before it reaches its peak. The research...

Scientists create metal that forms pop-up buttons using only light

Imagine touching a flat metal surface and watching a button suddenly rise when a beam of light shines on it. Researchers at the Korea Advanced...

Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet

Portable handheld fans are now often stacked beside chewing gum and vapes at supermarket checkouts and discount stores, available for less than £10. Once mainly...

Hybrid-electric aircraft clears 30,000 feet for first time in test flights

An aircraft powered by a megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine developed in collaboration with NASA and built by GE Aerospace, demonstrated flight of an innovation that...

Archaeologists discover spectacular Roman mosaic hidden beneath English farmland

Archaeologists have uncovered an impressive Roman villa beneath farmland in Devon, southwest England, revealing a colorful mosaic floor, a luxurious bathhouse, and a collection...

New solar cells keep 97% efficiency after 2,000 hours of extreme stress

Solar panels often have to deal with shade from trees, clouds, buildings, or even birds. While this may seem like a minor inconvenience, partial shading...

New electronic skin can heal itself underwater and help divers and robots stay safe

Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new type of electronic skin that can detect touch, sense damage, and repair...

Mysterious Little Red Dots may be the birthplaces of the universe’s oldest star clusters

Astronomers may have found an answer to two long-standing mysteries about the universe with a single new idea. A study led by researchers at The...

Missed fracture warning signs leave many people with hidden bone disease

Broken bones are often seen as simple accidents, especially in older adults. However, doctors say some fractures can be an early warning sign of osteoporosis,...

Fruit compound may protect against fatty liver disease, study finds

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, often called NAFLD, is now one of the most common liver diseases in the world. It happens when too much fat...

Simple Aspirin may be all many joint replacement patients need

Hip and knee replacement surgeries are among the most common operations performed around the world. Although these procedures usually improve pain and mobility, they also...

Scientists find a different way to slow Alzheimer’s disease

For years, Alzheimer's research has focused mainly on removing amyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain long before memory problems begin. While this...

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Ancient Maya wall reveals the name of a 1,200-year-old astronomer for the first time

For the first time, researchers have identified the name of an ancient Maya mathematician and astronomer thanks to a remarkable set of writings discovered...

Scientists create thread-like electronics that could make wearable health monitors almost invisible

Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers have become part of everyday life, helping people monitor their heart rate, activity, and sleep. But scientists...

Scientists discover the Sun contains far more silver than previously thought

Scientists have discovered that the sun contains about 55% more silver than previous estimates suggested, solving a long-standing mystery about the element's abundance in...

Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and warriors

For many years, archaeologists have debated why weapons such as bows, arrows, and daggers were buried with some ancient Egyptian princesses. Were these simply symbols...

Smart solar panels follow the sun, hide from hail and produce up to 56%...

Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have developed a new type of solar panel system that not only follows the sun to...