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What different shaped skis do and do not influence

From the biathlon to the slopestyle to the giant slalom, raising a ski above your head after crossing the finish line is the triumphant...

Warmer nights during pregnancy may be linked to autism risk, study finds

A large new study suggests that unusually warm nights during pregnancy could be linked to a higher chance of autism diagnosis in children. Researchers from...

Stop eating 3 hours before bed could help protect your heart

A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that when you stop eating at night may matter just as much as what you eat. Researchers found...

Simple blood test may spot dangerous muscle loss in kidney disease patients

Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered that a simple combination of two common blood tests can help identify a serious and often overlooked...

Hidden cholesterol crystals may quietly damage the liver, study finds

Scientists have discovered a new clue about why some people with fatty liver disease develop serious liver problems while others do not. A study from...

Common medications may help protect older adults from post-surgery confusion

A large new study suggests that several commonly used medications could help prevent delirium, a sudden and distressing state of confusion, in older adults...

Study finds big cause of gut diseases

Imagine your stomach is like a busy city, full of life and activity. This city has trillions of tiny residents called microorganisms. These include bacteria,...

Vegan diet could help ward off cancer

Have you ever wondered how the foods you eat can impact your health? We've all heard that "you are what you eat," but can your...

How an extinct Hawaiian Ibis adapted to life after sunset

Islands are known for producing unusual animals, and a newly studied extinct bird from Hawaii may be one of the strangest yet. Scientists have discovered...

Meet the new TikTok, same as the old TikTok

After a legislative ban, a trip to the Supreme Court, and repeated deadline extensions, TikTok recently made a deal to spin out an American...

Scientists develop stretchable patch that detects toxic gas on your skin

Ammonia gas is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world and plays a major role in modern life. It is used in...

Your chin is an evolutionary accident

Chimpanzees, humans’ closest living relatives, do not have a chin. Neither did Neanderthals, Denisovans, or any other extinct human species. Humans, it turns out, have...

Astronomers watch a giant star quietly collapse into a black hole

Astronomers have captured one of the clearest views ever of a massive star dying—not in a dramatic supernova explosion, but by quietly collapsing into...

Common glaucoma drug could help prevent opioid relapse, study finds

A medication that has long been used to treat glaucoma, altitude sickness, and certain types of seizures may also help people recovering from opioid...

Scientists discover new clues to identify aggressive prostate cancer early

Researchers in Norway have uncovered new features that may help doctors tell the difference between slow-growing prostate cancer and the more dangerous aggressive type. The...

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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...

Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years—far longer...

How far back does the rich history of Italian olives and oil stretch? My new research, published in the American Journal of Archaeology, synthesizing and...

Scientists discover a dinosaur with hollow skin spikes unlike any seen before

Paleontologists have discovered a remarkable new dinosaur in China—one that carried unusual skin spikes unlike anything ever seen before in dinosaurs. The find adds a...

Astronomers discover a hidden factory of organic molecules in a dust-shrouded galaxy

rich mix of organic molecules deep inside a nearby galaxy, offering a new glimpse into how the basic ingredients of chemistry may form in...

A new organic molecule could store renewable energy for months with almost no loss

One of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy is timing. Wind turbines and solar panels often produce electricity when it is not immediately needed. A...