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Scientists capture a rare cosmic dance caused by a rapidly rotating black hole
Astronomers have made an extraordinary discovery that brings one of Einstein’s lesser-known predictions to life.
For the first time, scientists have observed a swirling distortion...
Ancient flower art reveals mathematical thinking 8,000 years ago
A new study suggests that some of the world’s earliest botanical art was much more than decoration.
Researchers have found that people living over 8,000...
A routine shingles vaccine helps protect against dementia
A new study led by Stanford Medicine has found a surprising link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia.
The research, published...
Common supplement can fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time and is one of the main causes of dementia around the world.
It...
Gut molecule from food shows incredible anti-diabetes power
Scientists from several countries have found that a natural compound made by gut bacteria may help protect the body against type 2 diabetes.
This compound...
Why high-potency statins are key to lowering “bad” cholesterol
Lowering LDL cholesterol – often called "bad" cholesterol – is one of the most important steps in preventing heart disease and stroke.
High levels of...
A common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice
A large study from Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly used drugs to treat high blood pressure may not be...
Hidden breathing problems may worsen chronic fatigue symptoms
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that leaves people feeling extremely tired all the time. It also makes it hard to think clearly...
Too much nighttime light may raise your heart disease risk
A new study has found that higher exposure to artificial light at night may increase the risk of heart disease.
The research, led by scientists...
Brain fat may be the hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists believed that fat inside the brain did not play an important role in diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Most research focused on the...
Scientists find safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s a serious health issue because it raises the risk...
Osteoarthritis may cause more serious health problems, study finds
Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects the joints. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling, and makes it harder to move.
This happens when the...
Scientists challenge the way we treat high blood pressure
A new study by researchers from NUI Galway and other institutions is changing the way doctors may treat high blood pressure in the future.
High...
A game-changing drug helps people with peripheral artery disease walk better
For people living with type 2 diabetes and poor blood circulation in their legs, walking even short distances can feel painful and frustrating.
This condition...
Should older adults still take daily aspirin? Study says maybe not
Many older people in the United States are still taking a small dose of aspirin every day to avoid heart problems, even though new...
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Do super-Jupiters look like Jupiter? New Webb discovery says the answer is more surprising...
At first glance, giant planets called super-Jupiters might seem like close cousins of Jupiter. Some are even ten times more massive.
For years, astronomers assumed...
New tech could shield space electronics from deadly cosmic radiation
Modern life depends heavily on electronics that can survive in extreme environments.
Satellites that provide TV broadcasts, GPS signals, phone services and internet must operate...
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...