The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the…
The Story Behind Al Pacino’s Wildest Improvised Moment in ‘Heat’
Take a minute and think of yourself as a sort of rookie actor, having played extra or supporting…
Selfish chromosomes hijack Overdrive gene to eliminate rival sperm
A new University of Utah-led study has discovered the mechanism behind a decades-old evolutionary mystery-how “selfish chromosomes” cheat…
New US design uses heat for computing with superior energy efficiency
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a design and training framework that allows computers to…
Diet May Trigger Fat Burning and Weight Loss
Obesity is now one of the world’s biggest health challenges. Nearly 900 million adults worldwide are living with…
Vegan biopolymer film protects hair from environmental damage
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning…
Accelerated Global Warming Could Lock Earth Into a Hothouse Future
If you think of Earth’s climate system as a backyard swing that’s been gently swaying for millennia, then…
Can hot baths lower high blood pressure?
A new scientific review suggests that regular hot bathing could help reduce blood pressure in certain groups. However,…
Hormone therapy reduces abnormal nerve growth in chronic back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages…
Tips for staying heart-safe during cold weather
While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a…
How hot is too hot? Here’s what to consider when exercising in the heat
If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It’s often easier…