Millions of years before the asteroid impact that ended the reign of the dinosaurs, mammals were already beginning to shift from tree-dwelling to ground-based lifestyles. A groundbreaking study uncovered this …
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The Cholesterol Sweet Spot That Shields Your Brain From Dementia
Lowering your “bad” cholesterol might be doing more than just protecting your heart, it could also be safeguarding your brain. A large study found that people with low LDL cholesterol …
Read More »Hidden Heart Risks: Antidepressants Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
Long-term antidepressant use is linked to a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death, especially in people under 60. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is defined as an unexpected death due …
Read More »Challenging Existing Theories: Jupiter-Like Exoplanets Formed Much Sooner Than We Thought
A new study challenges traditional models of how planets form. A new analysis of existing data suggests that exoplanets with masses comparable to Jupiter may have formed significantly earlier than …
Read More »Plastic Supercapacitors Could Help Solve the Energy Crisis
A new method produces PEDOT nanofibers with enhanced electrical conductivity and increased surface area for improved charge storage. UCLA chemists have developed a new textured, fur-like version of PEDOT, a …
Read More »Auto Sales Surged in Anticipation of Trump’s Tariffs
Sales of cars picked up recently partly as buyers rushed to lock in deals before President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts go into effect. Read More
Read More »Disrupted Protein Balance: The Surprising Key to Autism Symptoms
Scientists studying mice have uncovered a delicate protein rivalry in the brain that, when thrown off balance, may cause autism-like behaviors. This discovery opens up a potentially powerful new path …
Read More »Baffling Scientists: “Strange” Million-Year-Old Rock Tunnels Found in Africa
Unusual structures of unknown origin discovered in desert rocks have been documented in a new study. In the desert regions of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, researchers have discovered unusual …
Read More »This Tiny Plant Has Huge Potential for Food, Fuel, and Climate Solutions
Duckweed might be the world’s most underestimated plant. Thriving in water and rich in potential, this fast-growing aquatic wonder could help revolutionize farming, fuel, and even climate tech. Scientists at …
Read More »Mapping the Next Disaster: Deep Underwater Discovery Unlocks Hidden Seismic Hazards
ROVs offer fresh perspectives on the ancient history of the ocean. Marine and coastal geoscience are essential for understanding both ancient and modern geological processes, assessing offshore and coastal hazards, …
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