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Knots are a test of physical intuition and most of us are failing hard.
A new study reveals how urban noise pollutes more than just the environment — it affects our mood and mental health.
Dogs have been successfully trained to detect one of the most common dog cancers with 92% specificity.
By now it’s well established that meat and dairy are at least partly to blame for the climate crisis. And without coming off our addiction to animal products, we won’t be able to avoid dangerous levels of global heating. What is less clear is what to replace your burger and cheese with. What’s best for […]
New research from Denmark and the US uncovers how air and noise pollution disrupt fertility, from impairing sperm and egg quality to reducing IVF success rates.
In recent years, 3D printing has evolved dramatically. Once limited to materials like plastic or resin, it now extends to human cells, enabling the creation of living tissues. However, bioprinting remains a slow and limited process—until now. This latest innovation promises to change that. A team of researchers has introduced a new, cutting-edge bioprinting system […]
If you needed another reason to get a good night's sleep — here it is.
We thought we knew what neurons looked like. Guess again.
Scientists have developed spray-on electronic tattoos that could be a game-changer in brain monitoring.
Your morning cup of coffee might be doing more than waking you up—it could be adding years to your life and protecting you from age-related diseases.
When you’re stressed, few things feel better than indulging in some comfort food. But while most comfort foods aren’t the healthiest choice, there’s good news: adding a cup of minimally processed cocoa or green tea might make a real difference to your health. “Food choices during stressful periods often worsen, which can influence the impact […]
Prolonged sitting doesn’t just hurt your back; it significantly increases the risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death, even for those who hit the gym regularly.
The findings could transform the agriculture industry and cater to consumer demands for tastier produce.
T-cells are real life saviors. If modified properly, they can save lupus patients from the trouble of taking medicines regularly.
Equipped with a rodent version of a Cybertruck, these driving rats reveal that positive experiences may sculpt the brain just as powerfully as stressful ones.
Veterans' responses highlight the need for alternative therapies for mental health healing.
A tightly tied waist cord on a saree underskirt may pose a cancer risk.
For some, cannabis can be a sleep savior; for others, a sleep disruptor.
Even after a 10-week break, muscle strength rebounds surprisingly fast.
A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the iconic Sistine Chapel masterpiece.
A relatively small shift from grazing land to forest could make a huge difference in our climate fight.
Toddlers seem to understand that things can be impossible — and this helps them learn.
A dead mouse from a cat named Pepper has led a researcher to a new virus.
New study shows counseling intervention can reduce cardiovascular events in PAD patients.
Looking at sugar rationing during WWII has revealed some real benefits to that low sugar diet in infants.
Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to costumes ranging from the whimsical to the gory, Halloween is a time of playful scares, childhood memories and, of course, candy. But as […]
Flamingo pose, anyone?
An epidemiologist makes the case that a rush of research to stop a swine flu outbreak led to an accidental lab release of an extinct virus. Preparing for one pandemic triggered a different one.
"The simple things they told us, like eating your vegetables first, have always been good advice, and now science is backing it up.”
New research reveals how the liver might help protect the brain from damage after heart stoppage.
Declared brain-dead, a man wakes up moments before his organs were set to be harvested
The brain’s failure to recognize its own speech may explain schizophrenia’s phantom voices.
This is a picture of a chicken embryo being fed through fluorescent-labeled blood vessels from the yolk.
Parents would spare no expense to give babies the best option. But many options are misleading and unhealthy.
Most of us have been there: a night of fun turns into a morning of regret – complete with a pounding headache, nausea and fatigue. While there are plenty of supposed hangover “cures” out there – from eating a greasy breakfast to the ill-advised “hair-of-the-dog” – a recent paper suggests that regular exercise may be […]
It turns out that language isn't what sets humans apart when it comes to complex thought.
This new insulin might mean fewer injections and better blood sugar control — both up and down — for diabetes patients.
Humans have roughly the same number of male and female babies, but there may be variation between families. A new genetic analysis of huge human populations explores the reasons why.
It's only the second-ever documented case of this very rare condition.
Kombucha may be due for a major facelift
Scientists have discovered a trove of viruses living on everyday bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads.
We know exercise is good for the brain, but this study brings a new dimension to that understanding.
A new study suggests that living longer isn’t just about eating less, but how resilient our bodies are when facing the stress of a restricted diet.
Rediscovering ant yogurt is not what we were expecting.
Why living past 100 could remain a rare milestone, despite medical advances.
Electrical stitches powered by the patient's own movements could significantly improve wound recovery post surgery.
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize for their research on microRNA.
The same asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have led ants to farm fungus.
A Chinese woman’s type 1 diabetes was reversed using her own stem cells. She no longer needs daily shots of insulin.
Some regions of the brain may shrink but increase connectivity.
