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Scientists discover how a key protein opens tiny holes in our cells
Inside the human body, countless microscopic processes keep us alive and functioning.
Fluids move, gases are exchanged, and charged particles flow in and out of...
Why heart attacks are rising in people under 55
Many people think heart attacks mostly happen to older adults. However, new research shows that this is not always true.
Heart attack deaths are increasing...
Hidden links between thyroid disease and cancer risk found
An autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland, known as autoimmune hypothyroidism, is the most common autoimmune disease in the world.
Despite affecting millions of...
Exercise helps women feel stronger during breast cancer chemotherapy
Breast cancer treatment has saved many lives, but the journey through chemotherapy can be one of the hardest periods a person may ever face.
Chemotherapy...
Eating earlier and fasting overnight may prevent heart disease
Scientists have long known that what we eat affects our health, but new research suggests that when we eat may be just as important.
A...
Early wake up and active lifestyles may prevent a deadly nerve disease
A new study suggests that simple daily habits—such as waking up early and staying physically active—might help lower the risk of a rare but...
Cannabis use linked to anxiety and depression, study warns
Cannabis use has become more common in recent years, especially in countries where it has been legalized.
While many people see it as a way...
A simple step may help women with advanced breast cancer live longer
Women living with metastatic breast cancer face many health challenges at the same time.
In addition to fighting cancer that has spread to other parts...
Your tires may be broadcasting your movements without you knowing
A safety feature found in most modern cars could also be quietly exposing drivers to tracking, according to new research from the IMDEA Networks...
This robotic glove could reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30...
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic glove that may help people with hand swelling reduce fluid buildup safely at home.
The glove,...
Ordinary rice could power the next generation of soft robots
Rice is a staple food for billions of people, but scientists have now discovered it could also inspire a new generation of smart materials.
Researchers...
Ancient love stories: How Neanderthal–human relationships shaped our DNA
Our DNA carries the history of ancient migrations, encounters, and relationships between different human groups.
A new study suggests that intimate connections between modern humans...
Moon once had a magnetic field stronger than Earth’s—But only for brief moments
For decades, scientists have debated whether the Moon once had a powerful magnetic field like Earth’s or only a weak one.
Now, a new study...
Vegetarian diets may lower risks of 5 types of cancer
Many people choose vegetarian diets to improve their health, protect the environment, or for ethical reasons. Fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and nuts are often...
How cigarettes quietly damage the eyes and cause blindness
Smoking is widely known to harm the lungs and heart, but scientists are now learning much more about how it can also damage the...
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Scientists create a “cloud in a box” to unlock weather’s biggest mysteries
In a laboratory at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, scientists recently witnessed something remarkable: the birth of a cloud inside a...
Is this glass square the long, long future of data storage
Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading information in ordinary pieces of glass...
Why we may still be waiting for an alien signal
Since the first Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) experiment in 1960, scientists have been scanning the Milky Way for signs of advanced alien civilizations.
They...
New mirror-based solar system produces electricity and heat at the same time
Researchers have developed a new type of solar power system that can produce both electricity and heat at the same time—an innovation that could...
Could quantum light expose the universe’s biggest mystery?
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in science.
Astronomers believe it makes up most of the matter in the universe, yet no one...