Scientists destroy cancer cells with LED light and tin nanoflakes
A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto have created…
You see Saturn’s rings. She sees hidden number theory. — Harvard Gazette
Why are there gaps in the asteroid belt? The answer can be found in dynamical systems, the branch…
A ‘gravity anomaly’ from 2007 may have impacted Earth in one unusual way
A ‘gravity anomaly’ may sound dramatic, but as defined by EBSCO, they pertain to “deviations in the expected…
Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests
While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…
Scientists discover the secret to keeping your biological clock on track
As sunlight filters through your window each morning, a quiet, powerful rhythm pulses inside your body. This inner…
New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…
Titan’s icy surface hides a chemical mystery that could explain how life began
For decades, chemistry students have learned a simple truth: polar and nonpolar substances don’t mix. Water and oil…
After 700,000 years, Iran’s dormant Taftan volcano is starting to rise
For decades, the colossal Taftan volcano of eastern Iran appeared a lifeless piece of history. It towered nearly…
Million-year-old fossil changes what we know about human hands and feet
For decades, Paranthropus boisei, an early hominin that roamed eastern Africa a million years ago, was known for…
New AI model revolutionizes medical imaging with 90% less computing power
When doctors review brain scans, each detail of the picture—each pixel or voxel—must be painstakingly labeled. The cerebral…
Nanoplastics with environmental coatings can sneak past the skin’s defenses
Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world, and it’s notorious for taking a long time to completely break…
Study highlights the emotional and social challenges of stroke recovery
Nirupama Yechoor, MD, MSC, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of…