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New wearable tech could let you control robots with simple gestures—even while running
Imagine being able to control a robot just by moving your arm, even if you’re running, riding in a car or being bounced around...
Humans, apes, and Neanderthals have been kissing for millions of years, study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that kissing is far older than most people imagine.
According to the research, kissing likely evolved...
Giant hidden blobs inside Earth may explain why our planet can support life
Deep under our feet—almost 1,800 miles below the surface—scientists have found two huge and mysterious structures that may hold clues to how Earth formed...
New drug shows powerful results in psoriatic arthritis treatment
A new treatment for psoriatic arthritis, a painful disease that affects the joints, skin, and tendons, has delivered promising early results in an international...
Even a few cigarettes a day can greatly increase heart attacks and death
A major new study has found that even people who smoke just a few cigarettes each day face a much higher risk of heart...
Is midlife weight loss bad for your brain? new study raises concerns
Losing weight is often seen as one of the best ways to improve health, especially for people who are overweight or obese.
It’s widely known...
These two sleep issues together may raise your high blood pressure risk
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that people who suffer from both sleep apnea and insomnia are more likely to...
Three old drugs could help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that three existing medications could be repurposed to help treat or even prevent Alzheimer’s...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
For years, scientists have known that mitochondria—the energy factories inside our cells—don’t work properly in people with Parkinson’s disease.
But they weren’t sure whether these...
These genetic variants can increase ADHD risk by 15 times
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common brain condition that often runs in families.
Scientists have known for a while that many tiny genetic changes—each...
Enlarged prostate may increase risk of depression and anxiety
A new study has found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, are more likely to experience depression...
New ultrasound treatment could reduce hard-to-control blood pressure
A new device that uses ultrasound waves could help people who find it hard to control their high blood pressure.
This tool is still being...
What you need to know about alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a serious health problem that is becoming more common around the world.
It can be life-threatening if it isn’t treated,...
A handful of nuts a day could protect your heart and more
A new study from Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts every day can bring big health benefits.
The...
Natural supplements that may help lower your blood pressure
In today’s busy world, more people than ever are looking for better ways to manage their blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a...
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Scientists create eco-friendly way to recover lithium directly from used batteries
As electric vehicles become more common, the number of used batteries piling up around the world is rapidly increasing.
Recycling these batteries efficiently is a...
The rust that could reveal alien life
Iron rusts.
On Earth, this common chemical reaction often signals the presence of something far more interesting than just corroding metal for example, living microorganisms...
Astronomers discover the Pleiades is part of a giant hidden star family
The Pleiades, also known as the “Seven Sisters,” is one of the most recognizable sights in the night sky.
For centuries, people around the world...
Dinosaur eggshells provide a new way to tell time in the fossil record
Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking way to measure time in the distant past—by dating fossilized dinosaur eggshells.
This new technique could transform how researchers determine...
Astronomers discover a superheated galaxy building stars at record speed
Astronomers have found a distant galaxy that’s building stars 180 times faster than our own Milky Way—offering a new clue to how galaxies grew...