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Even secondhand smoke can fill your body with a cancer-causing metal, study finds

You do not have to smoke cigarettes to be exposed to dangerous chemicals from tobacco. A new study has found that simply breathing in secondhand...

Swallowable ‘blueberry’ sensor could transform how we monitor body temperature

A tiny electronic sensor that can be swallowed like a pill may soon provide one of the most accurate ways to measure body temperature. Engineers...

Ancient stellar debris is still falling on Earth after 100 million years, study finds

Tiny traces of material from a giant cosmic explosion are still falling to Earth more than 100 million years after the event occurred, according...

Could eating fewer carbs help your heart? New study suggests moderation may be best

For years, many people have cut back on bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes in the hope of losing weight and improving their heart health. Low-carb...

Simple color signals could help people learn to control prosthetic limbs faster

Using a robotic arm or prosthetic hand may seem straightforward, but it actually requires very precise control. Even a simple task, such as picking up...

How drones could leap from water into the air like birds and rays

Watching a seabird burst out of the ocean or a mobula ray launch itself into the air makes the transition from water to sky...

A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian Ocean

When a whale dies, a very special natural phenomenon can come alive. The carcass might float at the surface for some time, attracting sharks and...

Astronomers discover Sun-like star that likely swallowed one of its planets

A team of astronomers has found strong evidence that a star similar to our sun may have eaten one of its own planets. The star,...

New Copper Drug Could Clean Alzheimer’s Waste and Improving Memory

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It gradually damages memory,...

Popular Vape Cooling Additives May Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems

Electronic cigarettes, often called e-cigarettes or vapes, have become increasingly popular around the world. Many people believe they are a safer choice than traditional...

Cheap Drug Could Dramatically Reduce Blood Transfusions During Major Surgery

Every year, millions of people around the world undergo major surgery. These operations may involve the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, or other important parts...

Sugar-Free Diet May Strongly Harm Your Gut Health

Many people trying to improve their health make sugar one of the first things they remove from their diet. Supermarket shelves are filled with...

New Patch Can Track Dangerous Diabetic Wounds and Prevent Amputations

For people living with diabetes, even a small wound on the foot can become a serious medical problem. Because diabetes can damage nerves and reduce...

This Diabetes Drug May Lower Bone Fracture Risk

Semaglutide has become one of the most talked-about medicines in recent years because of its ability to help people with type 2 diabetes and...

‘Smart’ Brain Implant Helps People with Parkinson’s Walk More Safely

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement. More than 10 million people worldwide live with the condition. Many people with Parkinson’s develop...

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Mysterious “little red dot” may be a giant black hole wrapped in gas

Astronomers using NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope may have solved one of the biggest mysteries of the early universe. A strange object known as...

TikTok’s ‘Not Interested’ tool beats swiping, but effect may quickly wear off

Just like snowflakes, no two TikTok For You pages look alike. And that is intentional. The social media site's highly personalized—and black box-like—recommendation algorithm has...

This simple ‘battery bath’ could bring dead lithium-ion batteries back to life

A team of researchers at Cornell University has developed a new way to restore worn-out lithium-ion batteries, allowing them to recover up to 95%...

Astronomers discover massive star-making fuel supply in one of the universe’s earliest galaxies

Astronomers have discovered a huge reservoir of cold gas in one of the earliest known galaxies, providing new clues about how some galaxies grew...

Smart rescue drone could save people who fall overboard at sea

Falling overboard from a ship is one of the most dangerous emergencies at sea. Every minute matters, and the chances of survival can quickly decrease...