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‘Magic mushroom’ compound may reverse brain injuries caused by domestic violence
Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious form of abuse where someone harms their romantic partner physically, sexually, or emotionally.
Victims of IPV, especially...
‘Love hormone’ and intimacy may boost skin wound healing
A new study from researchers at University Hospital Zurich and the University of Zurich suggests that combining physical intimacy with oxytocin may slightly improve...
Does cannabis really help people drink less?
Across the United States, more people are trying something known as the “California sober” lifestyle.
This trend involves giving up alcohol but still using cannabis,...
Hunting for wandering black holes in dwarf galaxies
Tracking down black holes at the center of dwarf galaxies has proven difficult.
In part that is because they have a tendency to “wander” and...
How hidden inflammation in aging bone marrow may trigger blood cancer
Blood cancers like leukemia often begin with silent changes deep inside the bone marrow, long before a person ever feels sick. The bone marrow...
Earth’s oldest signs of life hidden in 3.3-billion-year-old rocks, study finds
Scientists have uncovered new chemical clues that life existed on Earth more than 3.3 billion years ago—much earlier than many previous estimates.
Even more surprising,...
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...
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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...
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...