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Scientists finally discover the true edge of the Milky Way

For many years, astronomers have wondered where the Milky Way truly “ends.” Unlike a solid object, our galaxy does not have a clear boundary. Its...

Scientists create smart materials that “understand” light’s handedness

Scientists have developed a new type of semiconductor material that can do something unusual: it can tell the difference between left- and right-handed light...

Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting, but confirmation can take years

Astronomers can use telescopes to find specific molecules in the atmospheres of neighboring planets, in nebulae—clouds of interstellar dust and gas—hundreds or thousands of...

Study finds big cause of high heart disease risk in older women

Many women experience major changes in their health after menopause. One of the most serious concerns is the increased risk of heart disease. For years,...

Why Alzheimer’s does not progress the same way in everyone

Alzheimer’s disease is often described as a slow and steady loss of memory and thinking ability. Many people imagine that once the disease begins,...

Why struggling to understand your feelings can make chronic pain worse over time

Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Unlike short-term pain that goes away after an injury heals, chronic...

Continuous glucose monitors improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

Living with type 2 diabetes means making daily decisions about food, activity, and medication. One of the most important parts of managing the condition...

Living longer with less burden of cancer treatment

Cancer is often thought of as a disease that spreads quickly and becomes harder to treat over time. When cancer spreads from its original...

Study finds the best depression treatment

When people think about depression, they often imagine sadness, crying, or feeling low. While these are important symptoms, many people with depression describe something...

Which blood thinner helps older people recover better after blood clots?

Blood clots can be very dangerous, especially for older people. A clot that forms in the leg is called deep vein thrombosis, and if...

Minimally invasive procedure can treat irregular heartbeat better than drugs

Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is a condition that affects the rhythm of the heart. Instead of beating in a steady and regular way,...

Why smell loss happens first in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is often linked with memory loss, but the earliest signs can be much more subtle. One of the first changes many people...

You don’t need 10,000 steps a day to protect your heart

Many people believe they must walk 10,000 steps every day to stay healthy. This number has become very popular around the world. However, new research...

How well can chemotherapy fight different types of cancer?

Cancer is one of the most serious diseases in the world, and many people feel worried when they hear the word. Over the years, doctors...

Two popular cholesterol drugs can both effectively prevent heart attacks, strokes

Many people around the world take medicines to control their cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood. When levels of “bad”...

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Tough fungi could survive the journey to Mars, study finds

Fungi are already known for being tough, but new research suggests that some types might be strong enough to survive the long and harsh...

Mars may have had a giant ocean—Scientists spot a “bathtub ring” clue

Scientists have found new evidence that Mars may once have been home to a vast ocean covering about one-third of the planet. The discovery comes...

Laser-powered propulsion could cut travel to Alpha Centauri to just 20 years

Traveling to the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri, is far beyond the reach of today’s rockets. With current technology, such a journey would take...

Astronomers find stunning birthplace of cosmic “buckyballs” in deep space

Astronomers have captured stunning new images of a distant cloud of gas and dust where unusual molecules called “buckyballs” are formed. Using the powerful James...

Exploding stars, black holes, and the forbidden gap

When the first gravitational wave (GW) was detected back in 2015, scientists said they had opened a new window into the Universe. While most of...