AI is transforming pediatric surgery, but with strong ethical concerns
Before a child goes into an operating room, a large screen displays a risk score. This score predicts…
Death is not the end: What physics says about dying
A flame goes out, and something in the room shifts with it. Not because matter has vanished, but…
Bowhead whales may hold the key to humans living up to 200 years
The Iñupiat people of Alaska have long said that bowhead whales live two human lifetimes. That oral knowledge…
Daily movement and sleep patterns can predict lifespan with striking accuracy
Some fish, it turns out, are morning people. They swim hard during daylight, sleep mostly at night, and…
Scientists discover a gut bacteria linked to greater muscle strength in humans
Grip strength is something people rarely think about until they experience a decline in it. For older adults,…
Electrical stimulation can restore ability to move limbs after spinal cord injury
One participant pointed to her chest. That, she explained, is where she felt her foot hit the treadmill.…
Discover Ushikuvirus, a giant DNA virus that could reshape cellular evolution
The story of life’s beginnings gets stranger when you look closely at viruses. These tiny entities seem to…
Low doses of lithium may slow verbal memory decline from Alzheimer’s
A once-daily dose of a medication, which averaged 195 mg, produced blood levels significantly lower than those typically…
Nearly half of older adults improve in cognition or walking over time
A steady slide into frailty is the story many people tell themselves about old age. The numbers in…
New hydrogel prints bone-like implants at record speed
A cube of healthy bone is anything but solid. Inside it, countless tiny channels carry fluid and help…
Traditional Chinese exercise routine reduces blood pressure as much as brisk walking
The Baduanjin exercise has been practiced for hundreds of years as a way to achieve relaxation and improve…
Researchers link ultra-endurance running to accelerated red blood cell aging
After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way they should.…