Potential Anti-Cancer Fungal Compound Finally Synthesized After 55 Years : ScienceAlert
The fungal compound verticillin A, discovered more than 50 years ago, has long been regarded for its potential…
10-Minute Bursts of Exercise Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Signals in The Body : ScienceAlert
Evidence suggests regular exercise can help tackle cancer, and a new study finds that cancer-fighting biological changes can…
Tropical Spiders Make Fearsome ‘Puppets’ of Themselves For Protection : ScienceAlert
Some spiders build delicate little nets, others colossal web megacities, and now some in Peru and the Philippines…
Mysterious ‘Cloud-9’ May Be The Dark-Matter Bones of a Failed Galaxy : ScienceAlert
An object spotted in deep space is the strongest candidate yet for a galaxy arrested during early development.…
Study Raises Serious Questions About The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting : ScienceAlert
The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is…
Impossibly Hot Object Discovered 1.4 Billion Years After The Big Bang : ScienceAlert
A ‘shadow’ cast on the faint, leftover glow of the Big Bang has revealed a giant object in…
‘Junk’ DNA Could Hide Switches That Allow Alzheimer’s to Take Hold : ScienceAlert
‘Switches’ in our DNA that affect gene activity in cells could be crucial to understanding and possibly treating…
Unique ‘Golden Shark’ Caught Off Central America Diagnosed With Rare Condition : ScienceAlert
The fearsome silent hunters of the deep – sharks – aren’t usually hued like a traffic cone, but…
A Hidden Source of Power May Have Been Discovered Surrounding Our Cells : ScienceAlert
Our cells may literally ripple with electricity, acting as a hidden power supply that could help transport materials…
Blocking One Protein Slows Cancer Growth in Mice, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert
One of the ways scientists are trying to improve cancer treatments is by better equipping the body’s own…
Something in Dark Chocolate Could Slow Aging on a Genetic Level : ScienceAlert
Good news, dark chocolate lovers: the treat is rich in an ingredient that slows down biological aging in…
Astronomers Measure The Mass of a Planet With No Star For The First Time : ScienceAlert
Not all planets are lucky enough to live in a neighborhood like our Solar System – some are…