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Scientists create “liquid solar battery” that works without electricity

One of the biggest challenges of renewable energy is what happens when the sun is not shining. Solar panels produce electricity during the day, but...

Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull

Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and...

Common blood pressure drug may help you live longer

A common drug used to treat high blood pressure might have a surprising extra benefit—it could help people live longer and stay healthier as...

New light sensor could detect cancer from a simple blood test

Scientists have developed a powerful new sensor that uses light to detect extremely tiny signs of cancer in the blood, raising hopes for earlier...

New MIT heart patch boosts recovery after heart attacks

Engineers at MIT have developed a special patch that may help heal the heart after a heart attack. This flexible patch is placed directly...

Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...

Parkinson’s disease may force the body to switch to “emergency mode” for energy

Weight loss is a common but puzzling problem for many people living with Parkinson’s disease. Patients often become thinner as the disease progresses, even...

Vitamin D could help calm dangerous inflammation

Inflammation is the body’s natural way of healing itself when there’s an injury or infection. It helps protect us and repair damage. But when inflammation...

Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk

Low vitamin D levels associated with higher dementia risk, study warns Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions report that higher vitamin D levels in...

Can removing certain foods help children with autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how people think, interact, and experience the world around them. While there's no known cure for...

Avocado could help reduce risk of high blood pressure, study finds

Avocado is a fruit that is rich in dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and other bioactive phytochemicals. These are nutritional components...

Ketamine shows fast relief for suicidal thoughts

A new study from Columbia University has found that ketamine, a drug often used to treat serious depression, can quickly help reduce suicidal thoughts. What’s...

Should you really worry about high blood pressure numbers?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it can raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and...

Move more, medicate less: How exercise can help your heart

Doctors are now being encouraged to help people lower their blood pressure and cholesterol with exercise instead of medication—at least to start. A new statement...

How simple everyday habits can improve heart health

Many people know that healthy habits can help prevent heart disease. But if you already have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or even heart...

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Dead stars may be hiding the missing mass of galaxy clusters

Galaxy clusters, the largest structures held together by gravity in the universe, may be far heavier than scientists once believed. New research suggests that much...

This hair-thin glass microphone can hear electrical sparks before power failures happen

Researchers have created a microphone so thin it looks like a human hair, yet tough enough to survive temperatures as high as 1,000°C. Made entirely...

This computer uses light instead of electricity—and it solves problems faster than quantum machines

Researchers at Queen's University have built a new kind of computer that uses light instead of electricity—and it works at room temperature, stays stable...

A giant star is changing before our eyes and astronomers are watching in real...

For decades, astronomers have been watching WOH G64, an enormous heavyweight star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy visible with the naked eye...

Are there hidden dimensions to the universe

This is Part 1 of a series on large extra dimensions. I always say that one of the things that separates real science from pseudoscience...