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Simple ways to reduce inflammation and protect your heart
If you’ve ever fought off an infection or iced a sprained knee, you know something about inflammation. But you might not know its importance...
How Mars controls Earth’s climate
Earth's climate has swung between ice ages and warmer periods for millions of years, driven by subtle changes in our planet's orbit and axial...
New fiber-weaving technique makes stronger, longer-lasting battery electrodes
Scientists have developed a new manufacturing method that could dramatically improve the strength, durability, and performance of battery electrodes—especially those used in electric vehicles...
New brain-inspired computer chips could take AI to the next level
Scientists at Yale University have developed a new way to build computer chips that work more like the human brain—and, importantly, can grow much...
Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies –where...
If you look across space with a telescope, you’ll see countless galaxies, most of which host large central black holes, billions of stars and...
Soybean oil may trigger obesity, study shows
Soybean oil is the most widely used cooking oil in the United States. It’s found in many everyday foods, especially processed ones.
Now, scientists at...
Why some memories last a lifetime while others fade fast
Every day, your brain takes in new experiences, emotions, and ideas. Some of these become lasting memories, while others fade away.
But how does your...
Lower doses of drug show better results for deadly skin cancer
Immunotherapy has become an important way to treat cancer, especially for people with malignant melanoma, a serious and advanced form of skin cancer.
However, these...
These 15 gut bacteria could fuel heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 20 million lives each year. Most people know that genetics, diet, exercise,...
Laughing gas can reduce severe depression quickly
Millions of people around the world suffer from major depressive disorder, or MDD. This is a serious mental health condition that can affect how...
New pill lowers blood sugar and burns fat without appetite loss or muscle loss
Scientists in Sweden have developed a new pill that could help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in a completely different way than current...
Garlic mouthwash can fight germs very effectively, study finds
Garlic has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy, and many cultures have relied on it to fight infections long before...
Why breast cancer screening shouldn’t wait until 40
A new study has found that a surprising number of breast cancer cases are happening in women under the age of 50.
In fact, nearly...
Can caffeine affect your blood pressure health?
Many people start their day with a cup of coffee or grab a soda in the afternoon to feel more awake. These drinks contain...
Which drugs work best for unexplained nerve pain?
More than 20 million people in the U.S. live with neuropathic pain, a type of pain caused by damaged nerves. One common type is...
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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...
What time is it on Mars? Scientists finally have a precise answer
On Earth, telling time is easy. Our clocks are synchronized using atomic clocks, GPS satellites, and fast communication networks.
But according to Einstein’s theory of...
Scientists detect static discharge on airplanes using giant European telescope
Scientists have accidentally uncovered a surprising behavior in commercial airplanes: they emit radio waves when they release built-up static electricity.
This discovery, made by an...
A single ultra-thin membrane could make lithium batteries safer and last twice as long
Lithium-metal batteries are often described as the “next big thing” for electric vehicles and energy storage.
They can hold much more energy than today’s lithium-ion...
A new smart device can heat and cool buildings—without using electricity
Imagine a building that can heat itself in winter and cool itself in summer without using any electricity.
A research team in South Korea has...