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Adult human bodies typically have about 206 bones. But is it possible to have more?

Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture. When calorie intake stayed the same, an eight-hour eating window did not impr...

Researchers have discovered a way to help aging intestines heal themselves using CAR T-cell therapy. By targeting senescent cells that build up over time, the treatment boosted gut regeneration, reduced inflammation, and...

Your daily rhythm may matter more for brain health than previously thought. Older adults with weaker, more disrupted activity patterns were far more likely to develop dementia than those with steady routines. A later dai...

Scientists may have cracked the case of whether a seven-million-year-old fossil could walk upright. A new study found strong anatomical evidence that Sahelanthropus tchadensis was bipedal, including a ligament attachment...

The brain constantly blends split-second reactions with slower, more thoughtful processing, and new research shows how it pulls this off. Scientists discovered that brain regions operate on different internal clocks and ...

There are several methods for detecting whether a piece of text was written by AI. They all have limitations - and probably always will.

Scientists have developed molecular devices that can switch roles, behaving as memory, logic, or learning elements within the same structure. The breakthrough comes from precise chemical design that lets electrons and io...

The passage of time is inextricably tied to how humans perceive our own experiences. We confuse our perspective on reality with reality itself. The post Time Doesnt Really Flow-Your Brain Just Makes You Think It Does app...

The dino lived during the Late Cretaceous alongside other hadrosaurids in present-day New Mexico.

A newly invented cipher may shed light on how the mysterious Voynich manuscript was made in medieval times.

Researchers have uncovered thousands of preserved metabolic molecules inside fossilized bones millions of years old, offering a surprising new window into prehistoric life. The findings reveal animals diets, diseases, an...

As spinal cord injuries increasingly affect older adults, new research reveals a surprising pattern in recovery. The study shows that aging does not appear to slow the healing of nerves themselves, with older patients re...

Researchers discovered that clogged brain drains show up early in people at risk of Alzheimers disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cogn...