In a landmark study of Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have…

Selecting the right spot to smash a spacecraft into the surface of a hazardous asteroid to deflect it must be…

Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by accelerating the buildup of toxic proteins in…

A pioneering study by researchers from Finland and the UK has demonstrated for the first time that myocardial infarction may…

The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed our interactions, but threatens human dignity on a worldwide scale, according to…

During the dry season in Central America (generally between December and April), northern trade winds generate upwelling events in the…

A new species of bacteria of the genus Bartonella has been found in the Amazon National Park in the state…

Global sea-level change has now been measured by satellites for more than 30 years, and a comparison with climate projections…

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and wellbeing in early adulthood, according to a…

A new study by researchers at the University of Oxford, University of Leeds, and University College London has identified a…

A toxic protein forms dynamic pores in the membranes of brain cells – and that may be the key to…

A simple brainwave test developed at the University of Bath has been shown to detect signs of memory impairment linked…

The Earth supports the only known life in the universe, all of it depending heavily on the presence of liquid…

The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the…

Scientists have devised a new method for mapping the spottiness of distant stars by using observations from NASA missions of…

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are used by over 15 million adults in the U.S., or 4.5% of…

Under high-emission scenarios, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key system of ocean currents that also includes the Gulf…

NASA research has shown that cell-like compartments called vesicles could form naturally in the lakes of Saturn’s moon Titan. Titan…

In 2009, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory released a captivating image: a pulsar and its surrounding nebula that is shaped like…

A new research perspective was recently published in Aging, titled “Exercise as a geroprotector: focusing on epigenetic aging.” In this…

The world’s most unusual dinosaur is even stranger than first realized… Research published in Nature on August 27 reports that…

When injured, cells have well-regulated responses to promote healing. These include a long-studied self-destruction process that cleans up dead and…

A newly discovered, raccoon-sized armored monstersaurian from the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Southern Utah, United States, reveals a surprising…

For decades, researchers around the world have searched for alternatives to iridium, an extremely rare, incredibly expensive metal used in…

Chemists at UCL have shown how two of biology’s most fundamental ingredients, RNA (ribonucleic acid) and amino acids, could have…

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with the University…

The United States could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a…

An internationally joint research group between Singapore and Japan has unveiled a blueprint for arranging exotic, knot-like patterns of light…

A research team from the University of Basel, Switzerland, has developed a new molecule modeled on plant photosynthesis: under the…

The host star, TOI-6894, is a red dwarf with only 20% the mass of the Sun, typical of the most…

Remarkable fossils found in North Greenland have helped researchers solve a 500-million-year-old puzzle surrounding squid-like ancestors. It was previously thought…

Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against…

A new study provides fresh evidence that ancient interbreeding with archaic human species may have provided modern humans with genetic…

Optical microscopy is a key technique for understanding dynamic biological processes in cells, but observing these high-speed cellular dynamics accurately,…

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital demonstrated for the first time that the protein midkine plays a preventative role…

A new study led by the University of Oxford in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, University of Greenwich, and…

Omega fatty acids could protect against Alzheimer’s disease in women, new research has found. Analysis of lipids – fat molecules…

The world will warm more than expected due to future changes in ozone, which protects Earth from harmful sun rays…

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the…

A Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) review of data collected from near-Earth asteroids Bennu and Ryugu supports the hypothesis that they…

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus — the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC…

Reproductive timing matters when it comes to aging and age-related disease. In a study now online at eLife¸ Buck researchers…

Over the past 8,000 years, Utah’s Great Salt Lake has been sensitive to changes in climate and water inflow. Now,…

A research team at the Politecnico di Milano has developed an innovative single-atom catalyst capable of selectively adapting its chemical…

Millions of Americans have altered vision, ranging from blurriness to blindness. But not everyone wants to wear prescription glasses or…

Roughly two-thirds of all emissions of atmospheric methane — a highly potent greenhouse gas that is warming planet Earth —…

Data provided by the water satellite, a joint effort between NASA and the French space agency, is helping to improve…

For the first time in more than thirty years, the heaviest nucleus decaying via proton emission has been measured. The…

White sharks exhibit stark differences between the DNA in their nuclei and the DNA in their mitochondria. Until now, scientists…

Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect…

In 2024, NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance collected an unusual rock sample. The rock, named Sapphire Canyon, features white, leopardlike spots…

‘Float rocks,’ sand ripples, and vast distances are among the sights to see in the latest high-resolution panorama by the…

Found using the MIRI instrument on NASA’s Webb telescope, which was managed by JPL through launch, the possible planet would…

Scientists have discovered hundreds of giant sand bodies beneath the North Sea that appear to defy fundamental geological principles and…

A single bout of either resistance or high intensity interval training could help in the cancer battle, new research from…

Researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, and the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation…

Science News from research organizations Date: August 12, 2025 Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal Summary: THC levels in cannabis have…

With over 75% of professionals using AI in their daily work, writing and editing messages with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini,…

University of Warwick astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence that a nearby white dwarf is in fact the remnant of two…

About 56 million years ago, when Earth experienced a dramatic rise in global temperatures, one meat-eating mammal responded in a…

Dramatic CCTV video of fault slip during a recent large earthquake in Myanmar thrilled both scientists and casual observers when…

A new analysis of the bite strength of 18 species of carnivorous dinosaurs shows that while the Tyrannasaurus rex skull…

When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting…

Rich with detail, the spiral galaxy NGC 1309 shines in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week. NGC…

Paleontologists have identified a new species of ancient marine reptile from Germany’s world-renowned Posidonia Shale fossil beds, expanding our understanding…

Macquarie University astronomers have tracked an extreme planet’s orbital decay, confirming it is spiralling towards its star in a cosmic…

Immediately after the Big Bang, which occurred around 13.8 billion years ago, the universe was dominated by unimaginably high temperatures…

While chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of lung cancer treatment, it often weakens the immune system it relies on for long-term…

Terrestrial plants drove an increase in global photosynthesis between 2003 and 2021, a trend partially offset by a weak decline…

MIT physicists have performed an idealized version of one of the most famous experiments in quantum physics. Their findings demonstrate,…

It was a single lightning flash that streaked across the Great Plains for 515 miles, from eastern Texas nearly all…

Popular GLP-1 drugs help many people drop tremendous amounts of weight, but the drugs fail to provide a key improvement…

Scientists at UC San Francisco and Gladstone Institutes have identified cancer drugs that promise to reverse the changes that occur…

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is tough on electronics. Situated inside a 17-mile-long tunnel that runs in a circle under…

A team of UC Merced researchers has shown that tiny artificial cells can accurately keep time, mimicking the daily rhythms…

The coelacanth is known as a “living fossil” because its anatomy has changed little in the last 65 million years.…

A groundbreaking international study, recently published in Health Data Science, analyzed objective sleep data from 88,461 adults in the UK…

Regular walking is widely recognized for its significant benefits to overall health and well-being. Previous research has primarily focused on…

Recently, Professor Dong Eon Kim from POSTECH’s Department of Physics and Max Planck Korea-POSTECH Initiative and his research team have…

Ivermectin administered to the whole population significantly reduces malaria transmission, offering new hope in the fight against the disease. The…

A major new study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7000 steps a day offers similar health…

An analysis of studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people has highlighted the role that air pollution – including…

The global marine heatwaves (MHWs) of 2023 were unprecedented in their intensity, persistence, and scale, according to a new study.…

Stevia may provide more benefits than as a zero-calorie sugar substitute. When fermented with bacteria isolated from banana leaves, stevia…

New research shows that metasurfaces could be used as strong linear quantum optical networks This approach could eliminate the need…

The swirling spiral galaxy in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week is NGC 3285B, which resides 137…

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated…

A prospective cohort study examined the associations of different physical activity patterns with all-cause, cardiovascular (CV) and cancer mortality among…

New research in Plants, People, Planet indicates that bread wheat’s micronutrient content can be increased by cultivating it with a…

Beneath the scales of Australia’s iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an unexpected secret: a hidden…

New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats.…

Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have developed an innovative, scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose into high-strength,…

Yellowstone, a popular tourist destination and namesake of an equally popular TV show, was the first-ever national park in the…

A team of astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian has discovered a rare object far…

Subaru Telescope has made an exciting discovery: a small body beyond Pluto, with implications for the formation, evolution, and current…

A team of scientists has developed a powerful new way to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals like copper,…

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University…

Kyoto, Japan — Many people tend to trust dogs’ instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will…

The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight…

In good news for mango lovers, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has identified a way to extend the…

Imagine if your dog’s favorite game — sniffing out treats or toys — could help protect America’s vineyards, orchards, and…

Across the globe, oceans are acidifying as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, threatening coral reefs and many other…

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an odour that can be reliably detected from skin swabs by trained dogs, a…

Women and older adults taking the anti-obesity drug semaglutide may be at higher risk for muscle loss, but higher protein…

Intermittent energy restriction, time-restricted eating and continuous energy restriction can all improve blood sugar levels and body weight in people…

Cancer deaths linked to obesity have tripled in the United States over the past two decades, according to a study…

A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson’s disease, potentially…

A 2.35-billion-year-old meteorite with a unique chemical signature, found in Africa in 2023, plugs a major gap in our understanding…

A new kind of cosmic object could help solve one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: dark matter. Particle Astrophysicists have…

For decades, the story of Alzheimer’s research has been dominated by a battle between A-beta and tau amyloids, both of…

Pepper, the pet cat who made headlines last year for his role in the discovery of the first jeilongvirus found…

It turns out color isn’t just fashionable for guppies: According to a new UBC study, the more orange a male,…

Pain isn’t just a physical sensation — it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a…

In the last year, there has been a surge in proteins developed by AI that will eventually be used in…

What can lemurs tell us about inflammation and aging, aka “inflammaging” in humans? That’s the question Elaine Guevara, a biological…

New preliminary research suggests that a combination of higher atmospheric CO2 and hotter temperatures contribute to a reduction in nutritional…

Finding motivation to exercise can be the greatest challenge in working out. This might be part of the reason why…

Just over 200 years after French engineer and physicist Sadi Carnot formulated the second law of thermodynamics, an international team…

Like all complex organisms, every human originates from a single cell that multiplies through countless cell divisions. Thousands of cells…

Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and…

Most patients undergoing “tummy tuck” surgery (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tissue after weight loss continue to lose weight…

In Japan, Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing has already been used for therapeutic applications, for instance, to lower blood pressure…

Dementia poses a major health challenge with no safe, affordable treatments to slow its progression. Researchers at Lawson Research Institute…

For years, scientists have debated whether a giant thick ice shelf once covered the entire Arctic Ocean during the coldest…

Hearing loss doesn’t just affect how people hear the world — it can also change how they connect with it.…

Trees in tropical forests are dying at an increased rate, with consequences for biodiversity, carbon storage, and the global climate.…

Researchers using cardiac MRI have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with early signs of heart damage,…

Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying due to a type of Parkinson’s disease that’s…

A new AI model is much better than doctors at identifying patients likely to experience cardiac arrest. The linchpin is…

For the first time, astronomers have obtained visual evidence that a star met its end by detonating twice. By studying…

Imaging data from Japan’s Himawari-8 and -9 meteorological satellites have been successfully used to monitor temporal changes in Venus’ cloud-top…

A pioneering study has provided unprecedented insights into the immune response following pig-to-human kidney xenotransplantation.1 The findings, presented today at…

Previously described as playing astronomical ‘spot the difference,’ Kilonova Seekers asks the public to compare the latest images of a…

In radiation therapy, precision can save lives. Oncologists must carefully map the size and location of a tumor before delivering…

A new study from scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has revealed a surprising player in the…

Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people’s lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau,…

Astronomers have uncovered a vast cloud of energetic particles — a ‘mini halo’ — surrounding one of the most distant…

Parts of New Orleans and its surrounding wetlands are gradually sinking, and while most of the city remains stable, a…

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka scientists have discovered that it takes mere minutes for a species of sex-changing fish to develop dominant…

The central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) (from the…

For 540 million years, the ebb and flow in the strength of Earth’s magnetic field has correlated with fluctuations in…

Cats prefer to sleep on their left side. This is the conclusion drawn by an international research team that analyzed…

To save elephant populations from extinction, the international community banned the sale of their ivory — but selling mammoth ivory…

A new study from the Cellular Ageing and Senescence laboratory at Queen Mary University of London’s Cenfre for Molecular Cell Biology,…

Inhabiting Mars has long been a futuristic fantasy fueled by science fiction. However, successful landings on our neighboring planet over…

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition that negatively affects the mood of a person and causes a…

Years after wildfires burn forests and watersheds, the contaminants left behind continue to poison rivers and streams across the Western…

The chemical reaction to produce hydrogen from water is several times more effective when using a combination of new materials…

A single pellet of recycled plastic can contain over 80 different chemicals. A new study with researchers from University of…

Understanding how the universe transitioned from darkness to light with the formation of the first stars and galaxies is a…

A team of researchers at Rice University have discovered a surprisingly simple method for vastly improving the stability of electrochemical…

Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in…

The idea seems futuristic: At ETH Zurich, various disciplines are working together to combine conventional materials with bacteria, algae and…

Intense, short-lived summer downpours are expected to become both more frequent and more intense across Alpine regions as the climate…

Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground…

Bacteria of the genus Pandoraea have not been studied much to date. Their name is reminiscent of Pandora’s box from…

No matter which questions we ask an AI, the model will come up with an answer. To produce this information…

Nematodes are the most abundant animal on earth, but when times get tough, these tiny worms have a hard time…

New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History sheds light on the ancient origins of biofluorescence…

A USC-led research team has created a series of supercomputer-simulated twins of our Milky Way galaxy — which could help…

An international team of scientists has published a new report that moves towards a better understanding of the behaviour of…

Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to…

Air pollution causes health problems and is attributable to some 50,000 annual deaths in the United States, but not all…

An international team of astronomers has trained a neural network with millions of synthetic simulations and artificial intelligence (AI) to…

New research led by Dr. James De Buizer at the SETI Institute and Dr. Wanggi Lim at IPAC at Caltech…

In a new study, physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have used a cloud of atoms chilled down to…

To allow studying the genetic causes of autism spectrum disorder, a Kobe University research team created a bank of 63…

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that teens who get moderate — but…

The forerunners of dinosaurs and crocodiles in the Triassic period were able to migrate across areas of the ancient world…

Astronomers have surveyed massive, dense star factories, unlike any found in the Milky Way, in a large number of galaxies…

A new study has revealed for the first time that ancient carbon, stored in landscapes for thousands of years or…

Researchers identify “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that could explain why forgetting lunch leads to overeating. Scientists have discovered…

Star TOI-6894 is just like many in our galaxy, a small red dwarf, and only ~20% of the mass of…

When volcanoes are preparing to erupt, scientists rely on typical signs to warn people living nearby: deformation of the ground…

Plant fossils found in the abdomen of a sauropod support the long-standing hypothesis that these dinosaurs were herbivores, finds a…

A new study led by Keck Medicine of USC researchers may have uncovered an effective combination therapy for glioblastoma, a…

Antibiotics are supposed to wipe out bacteria, yet the drugs can sometimes hand microbes an unexpected advantage. A new study…

Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, shifting tectonic plates — these are all signs that our planet is alive. But what is revealed…

Using advanced computational modelling, a research team led by the University of Oxford, working in partnership with the Instituto Superior…

When DNA breaks inside the cell, it can spell disaster, especially if the damage occurs in areas of the genome…

Unlike birds, which navigate unknown environments with remarkable speed and agility, drones typically rely on external guidance or pre-mapped routes.…

Hailed as one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, transistors are integral components of modern electronics that amplify…

The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a report from the American Psychological Association…

A new study from Pitt researchers challenges a decades-old assumption in neuroscience by showing that the brain uses distinct transmission…

Decarbonizing Australia’s economy and protecting the country’s most critical natural resources are both possible but will require significant collaboration between…

Using a newly devised, three-dimensional model to study the regeneration of nerve tissue in the nose, researchers at Tufts University…

Caring for a cat with chronic health conditions can be challenging for all involved, from the process of getting to…

A group of astronomers from across the globe, including a team from the University of Washington and led by Queen’s…

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease is challenging to treat and carries a risk of complications, including the development of bowel cancer.…

Between upgrades and breakdowns to cellphones, tablets, laptops, and appliances, so many electronics are getting tossed in the trash that…

A new type of immunotherapy that targets aggressive blood cancers shows promising results alongside manageable side effects, according to the…

New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in…