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New discovery may help doctors spot dangerous oral cancer earlier

Scientists in Finland have discovered a promising way to identify aggressive oral cancers at an early stage by examining tiny vessels inside tumors. The finding...

Low-fiber diet may quickly harm memory in older brains, study warns

Food choices can affect not only the body but also the brain, especially as people grow older. Scientists have long known that highly processed foods...

Fitness may help you stay calm under stress

Most people know that regular exercise helps the body stay healthy, but new research suggests it may also help the mind stay calm during...

Scientists find early sign of ulcerative colitis years before symptoms

Ulcerative colitis is a long-term disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine. It can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding, fatigue, and weight loss. For...

How your daily diet could increase your longevity

The saying “you are what you eat” has been repeated for generations, but scientists are now beginning to understand just how true it may...

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...

Simple screening tests could save you from colon cancer

Colorectal cancer, which includes cancer of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It often develops slowly over...

Simple home changes that could prevent dangerous asthma attacks

Asthma is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. It causes the airways in the lungs to become inflamed and narrow, which can...

Why dark pool trading could make stock market crashes more likely

A growing share of stock trading is moving away from traditional public exchanges into private electronic platforms known as “dark pools.” While these venues offer...

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...

Fast-acting psychedelic shows promise for depression relief

Major depressive disorder is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people think, feel, and...

Ancient 10‑minute exercise could lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world and a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. It...

Nasal spray vaccine could protect against flu, covid, pneumonia and allergies all at once

For more than two centuries, vaccines have saved millions of lives by training the immune system to fight specific diseases. Most vaccines work by...

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What is Lunar New Year

The new moon on Feb. 17 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, a celebration originating in China that today is celebrated around...

Utah’s “soda pop” geysers may hold clues to life on distant ocean worlds

In the dry desert of eastern Utah, strange geysers shoot cold, fizzy water into the air. Instead of boiling like the famous hot geysers in...

This new material could make LEDs cheaper, greener, and more efficient

Scientists in Austria and Germany have developed a new type of material that could replace the green component used in most modern LED lights,...

If aliens already called, why didn’t we hear?

For more than 60 years, scientists have been scanning the skies for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth. Using powerful telescopes, they have searched for...

Scientists make a game-changing find in the Bennu asteroid

In 2023, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission delivered samples of the 4.6-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu to Earth. Upon examining them, scientists discovered that the asteroid - which existed...