A single protein decides when human cells grow old, study finds
Cells are not immortal, and that is a good thing. After a certain number of divisions, many human…
Brain function discovery helps explain why childhood adversity raises metabolic disease risk in women
McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks…
Record-breaking heatwaves will persist for 1,000 years, study finds
Reaching net zero carbon emissions will not bring quick relief from extreme heat. New research shows that once…
Study suggests ancient skies rained down ingredients for life on Earth
Earth’s earliest atmosphere may have done more than shield the planet from the Sun. New research suggests the…
Arctic Divers Reach Never-Before Explored Ocean Ridge Studded with Volcanoes
The submersible Fendouzhe being deployed off a Chinese icebreaker in the Arctic Ocean. Credit: Courtesy of the Fendouzhe…
Human researchers still outperform AI when it comes to writing trustworthy systematic reviews
Despite rapid advances in large language models, this study shows that human expertise remains critical for producing rigorous…
Diets Rich in Tea, Coffee, Berries and Nuts Linked to Better Long-term Heart Health in New Study
Credit: Julian Hochgesang People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts,…
How a warm hug changes the way you feel about yourself
Skin does more than wrap your body like a protective layer. It works as a living boundary that…
Scientists discovered a major security vulnerability in WhatsApp
With more than three billion people opening WhatsApp each day, the app feels like a safe place to…
Earth dimming accelerates climate change as sunlight reflection declines
Airborne pollution in northern cities has fallen rapidly thanks to stricter air-quality rules in North America, Europe and…
Fossil tracks in Italy record a turtle stampede from 80 million years ago
In the spring of 2019, free climbers scaling the risky cliffs of Monte Cònero on Italy’s Adriatic coast…
Global first: Scientists map the microbiome of an entire country
In the mid-1700s, Denmark tried to capture its natural world in ink and copper. Artists and scholars spent…