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Intestinal viruses can activate immune cells that regulate carbohydrate metabolism, highlighting an overlooked role of the gut virome, a study in mice finds.

Foams have long baffled scientists because liquid drains from them far sooner than theory predicts. New research shows the reason: the bubbles dont stay put-they rearrange, opening pathways for liquid to escape. The key ...

Two new species of black bass have been officially identified after decades of confusion with similar fish. Bartrams bass and Altamaha bass stand out not just in appearance, but in their DNA, revealed through detailed ge...

For the first time, scientists have reconstructed the full history of a galaxy outside the Milky Way using chemical clues. By analyzing oxygen across NGC 1365 and comparing it with simulations, they traced its growth ove...

A new study suggests a widely used bone hormone could help relieve chronic back pain in an unexpected way. Instead of just strengthening bone, it appears to stop pain-sensing nerves from growing into damaged spinal areas...

Rebooting frozen brains is still science fiction, but advanced freezing techniques could preserve wiring and function. The post Reviving Brain Activity After Cryosleep Inches Closer in Pioneering Study appeared first on ...

Postmenopausal women may have a powerful new edge in the battle against weight gain. A Mayo Clinic study found that those using menopausal hormone therapy while taking the obesity drug tirzepatide lost about 35% more wei...

Researchers have developed a prototype nail polish to help more people access electrically-charged touch screens.

Researchers have developed a teeth-whitening powder that works with the vibrations of an electric toothbrush to safely remove stains. Unlike traditional whiteners, it not only brightens teeth but also repairs enamel and ...

MS prevalence has doubled since 2000, driven by better diagnostics and longer life expectancy. However, researchers warn of significant inequalities, with patients in deprived areas facing higher mortality and delayed ca...

The Neanderthal population shrank during a cold spell around 75,000 years ago, and the loss of genetic diversity may have contributed to their eventual extinction

Since 2016, Antarctic sea ice extent has been declining sharply - now scientists are piecing together how strong winds and warm deep water have played a part in this abrupt transition

A study of over one million fathers shows that paternal depression and stress-related disorders spike by 30% one year after childbirth. Researchers urge healthcare providers to monitor fathers' mental health long aft...

NASA's Artemis II mission will send a crew of four astronauts back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era, although they will not land on the lunar surface yet.

Mild hypoxia in preterm babies impairs memory by altering protein channels in the hippocampus. Researchers successfully reversed these deficits in adult models, identifying a potential target for treating long-term cogni...

Aging and Parkinsons force the brain to use excessive energy for balance, leading to poorer recovery. This neural "overdrive" and muscle stiffening could serve as early warning signs for high-risk fallers.

Caffeine can rescue social memory deficits caused by sleep deprivation. By targeting the hippocampal CA2 region, caffeine restores specific neural pathways without causing global overstimulation.

A new 15-year study finds that higher meat intake may protect against dementia and cognitive decline specifically in carriers of the APOE4 "Alzheimer's gene." The findings suggest that precision nutrition bas...

NASA has revealed that Russia's Progress 94 spacecraft failed to deploy one of its antennae, making it impossible for the uncrewed freighter to autonomously dock with the International Space Station. An orbiting cosm...

Antarctica could warm much faster than its surroundings over the next few decades due to a phenomenon known as polar amplification that is well established in the Arctic.

A tiny crystal chip which uses terahertz radiation to see clearly through a wide range of materials could find applications in health care, biological research, and security screening. Researchers from Scotland and Japan...

Do we all see the same red? Or feel joy and sadness alike? Mapping how our inner experiences relate to one another could finally reveal how physical processes in the brain give rise to consciousness