Science & Technology

Pregnancy permanently lengthens the small intestine in mice, enhancing nutrient absorption for mother and offspring. Genetic and metabolic changes drive this process, with a key protein, SGLT3a, playing a major …

A groundbreaking study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals that just 3½ years of intensive blood pressure control can provide lasting protection against cognitive decline. Even years after …

Millions of years ago, our Solar System sailed through the Orion Complex, part of the vast Radcliffe Wave structure. This cosmic journey may have influenced Earth’s climate by compressing the …

Plants send distress signals when under attack from pests, drought, or disease, but these signals are often invisible to the naked eye. Now, scientists have developed a tiny, wearable sensor …

SpaceX Crew-9’s return to Earth marks another milestone in NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, with four astronauts safely completing their long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. From record-breaking spacewalks to …

Dr. Chris Macdonald has developed a free virtual reality platform that helps users become skilled and confident public speakers. March 15th was World Speech Day, a time to encourage and …

American tech behemoth, Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the Llama Impact Grant for startups and researchers based in Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of Meta’s global Llama …

Scientists discover “electric spiking” communication in previously thought to be mute cells, paving the way for bioelectric innovations. For years, scientists believed that only nerve and heart cells relied on …

The Snoo. The Nanit. The Hatch Rest. Many lists of baby gear mandate certain items, but our columnist wondered if it would be better to chuck those lists out. Read …

The online forum’s pseudonymity lets them vent, share information and find solace. Unpaid moderators, like David Carson, are working overtime to keep up. Read More