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Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function. The study, led by...

A surprising new way to lose weight without GLP-1 drugs

For many years, scientists and doctors have focused on one main idea when it comes to modern weight loss medicines. They believed that a hormone...

Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early

Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body. For example, when doctors check how a...

This sleep apnea pattern may quietly raise heart disease risk

Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep, but new research shows that its hidden patterns may be more dangerous than...

Oral cancer rising in younger adults, study finds

Every April, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month reminds people to pay attention to early warning signs of cancers that affect the mouth, throat,...

New test may find early pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. Part of why it’s so deadly is that doctors usually don’t find it until it...

Where you live may age your body faster, study finds

Where you live may shape your health more than you think. A new study from the NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that your...

Scientists find hidden massive magma chamber under Italy

Scientists have discovered a huge pool of molten rock buried deep beneath the region of Tuscany in Italy. This underground reservoir contains an estimated 6,000...

How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most

When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point. Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...

Hidden city of bees: 5.5 million pollinators living beneath a quiet cemetery

Beneath a peaceful cemetery in Ithaca, New York, millions of wild bees are quietly doing one of the most important jobs in nature—helping plants...

Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home

A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...

A simple mixing trick could unlock safer, longer-lasting “dream batteries”

Imagine a battery that holds more energy, lasts longer, and is safer to use. Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago say they...

How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?

If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in...

Black hole ‘dancing jets’ pack the power of 10,000 suns, new study finds

Astronomers have captured striking new details of powerful jets shooting out from a black hole, revealing just how much energy these cosmic systems can...

Some healthy diets may increase lung cancer risk in non-smokers

Eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains has long been seen as one of the best ways to stay healthy. Doctors and health experts often...

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Astronomers finally spot vast hydrogen clouds that fueled early galaxies

For decades, scientists believed the early universe was filled with enormous amounts of hydrogen gas—the basic ingredient needed to form stars. But proving this idea...

Astronomers discover two supermassive black holes on the verge of collision

Supermassive black holes sit at the centers of most large galaxies, and they are some of the most powerful objects in the universe. Scientists believe...

A hidden island emerges in Antarctica, surprising scientists at sea

A team of 93 international scientists recently made an unexpected discovery while exploring one of the most remote parts of Antarctica. During a research expedition...

900 cycles and no fire risk: A safer battery alternative emerges

As the world increasingly relies on batteries—from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems—scientists are searching for safer and more...

Why Jupiter has more giant moons than Saturn

Jupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in our solar system, and both are surrounded by dozens—even hundreds—of moons. But their moon systems look...