New findings complicate the search for life beneath Europa’s ice
Water trying to rise from Europa’s ocean would likely cool quickly and begin freezing inside cracks.Tiny ice crystals…
New study challenges existing knowledge for why galaxies stop forming stars
Most galaxy collisions do not cause galaxies to stop making new stars.A galaxy’s central black hole and its…
Prebiotic sodas may contain less fiber and more sugar
Prebiotic sodas have become more popular in recent years, with a wave of new products promising gut health…
Why the 4% Withdrawal Rule Breaks Down for Retirees Who Retire at 55
Quick Read Bengen’s 2025 research drops the safe withdrawal rate to 4.2% for a 50-year retirement, undercutting the…
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major…
Scientists discover master molecular switch for ginseng saponin production
Sanchi ginseng (Panax notoginseng) is a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, prized for its saponins-bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory,…
Semaglutide and tirzepatide linked to fewer alcohol-related hospital visits
A large US health-record study suggests newer GLP-1 drugs may reduce alcohol-related acute-care visits, but the findings remain…
2026 NBA Eastern Conference Summer League Notebook
After spending 11 days in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League, my notebook was overflowing. I succeeded in…
Chemotherapy leaves early genomic fingerprints in childhood tumors
Nearly half of childhood tumors treated with common types of chemotherapy showed detectable DNA changes linked to treatment within 18 months, according to a new international study led by The…
Former smokers retain lasting lung damage despite quitting
A new study by a team of McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking…
OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT’s ‘Dangerous’ Health Advice
A Florida pastor sued OpenAI on Wednesday, claiming that its chatbot, ChatGPT, had offered him “extremely dangerous medical…
Newer GLP-1 medications may reduce alcohol-related hospitalization risk
Use of newer GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for obesity or diabetes by people with alcohol-use disorder…