Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
New transparent window material could cut building energy loss by 50%
In most buildings, windows remain the most vulnerable part of the structure when it comes to energy loss.…
Swapping high-carb snacks for tree nuts cuts food cravings in young adults at metabolic risk
Swapping common snack foods for a modest daily portion of tree nuts curbed cravings for sweets and fast…
Lowering blood sugar may cut heart death risk in half — helping over a billion prediabetics worldwide
Prediabetes has for many years been viewed solely as a precursor to future diabetes; however, recent findings indicate…
Astronomers spot closest giant planet orbiting binary stars ever observed
Astronomers have confirmed a giant planet orbiting a tightly bound pair of young stars, marking a first in…
US county-level study links poor sleep to reduced life expectancy
It is estimated that more than 10 million American adults consistently get less than seven hours of sleep…
Mosasaur tooth fossil reveals giant sea reptiles lived in freshwater rivers
At the end of the Cretaceous Period, a type of giant reptile called mosasaurs occupied and dominated oceanic…
How acoustic levitation was scaled beyond a single particle
Sound is energy carried by vibrations moving through matter. It is something we hear, not something we expect…
Bioluminescent tool illuminates single-cell activity in living brains
A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize…
Harvard scientists tell a ‘hot’ story about beetles and plant sex
Flowers are often described as visual advertisements, using bright colors and strong scents to draw in insects. Yet…
Tiny flapping drone matches insect speed with an AI brain
Tiny drones could one day crawl through collapsed buildings to help find survivors after earthquakes. These micro-robots, inspired…
New images reveal an early-stage stellar eruption (nova) in stunning detail
A classical nova may look simple at first. A faint star brightens, sometimes enough for you to spot…