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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...

A oral diabetes pill could lower heart failure risks

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels...

Scientists find new drug for an invasive type of breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but many people do not realize that it is not just one...

Why Alzheimer’s tests may show more than just the disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability. One of the key changes in the brains of people...

The same brain protein that harms neurons may also fuel skin cancer

Scientists have discovered that a tiny protein linked to brain diseases may also play an unexpected role in skin cancer. The protein, called alpha-synuclein, has...

Tiny brain links may hold the key to autism, scientists discover

Autism is a condition that starts very early in life and affects how a person speaks, behaves, learns, and connects with others. People with...

Study finds surprising cause of dangerous leg blood clots

Blood clots in the legs are more common and more dangerous than many people realize. This condition, called venous thrombosis, happens when blood thickens...

A new blood-thinning drug could replace aspirin for heart patients

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. For decades, aspirin has been widely used to help people with heart problems...

Study finds the real cause of muscle weakness in aging

As people grow older, many begin to notice simple changes in their bodies. Climbing stairs feels harder, carrying groceries feels heavier, and getting up...

Scientists find major causes of most types of cancer

Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world today. Almost every family has been touched by it in some way. For many...

Popular vitamin D supplements may decrease the body’s best form of vitamin D

Many people take vitamin D pills to stay healthy, especially in winter when there is less sunlight. Vitamin D helps keep bones strong, supports...

A common thyroid drug may raise heart death risk

Millions of people take a daily pill for thyroid problems without thinking much about it. One of the most common of these medicines is...

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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...

Why squeezing light too much can make future OLED screens worse

Scientists working on the next generation of OLED technology have discovered that making these devices more efficient is not as simple as squeezing as...

Scientists discover new Spinosaurus species deep in the Sahara

Scientists have discovered a new species of the famous dinosaur Spinosaurus in the central Sahara Desert, revealing surprising details about how these unusual predators...

Scientists discover hidden teenage galaxies at the edge of the universe

Astronomers have uncovered a mysterious group of distant galaxies that may fill an important gap in our understanding of how galaxies grow and change...