Cannabis use among seniors surges 46% in two years--Study reveals
Cannabis use among older Americans has climbed dramatically, with 7% of adults 65 and older now reporting recent use. This rise isn't just in num...
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The hidden dna repair system that could transform cancer treatment
A powerful new discovery reveals that Nup98 a protein once thought to only ferry molecules through the nucleus plays a vital role in safeguarding the ...
This “robot bird” flies at 45 mph through forests—With no GPS or light
Unlike birds, which navigate unknown environments with remarkable speed and agility, drones typically rely on external guidance or pre-mapped routes. ...
Why your diet might be making you sad—Especially if you're a man
New research reveals a surprising downside to calorie-cutting diets: a link to higher levels of depressive symptoms, especially in men and those who a...
Largest-ever map of the universe reveals 10x more early galaxies than expected
An international team of scientists has unveiled the largest and most detailed map of the universe ever created using the James Webb Space Telescope, ...
Clinical trial finds diabetes pill reduces liver scarring
A diabetes drug may soon double as a treatment for liver disease. Dapagliflozin, an SGLT-2 inhibitor typically used for type 2 diabetes, significantly...
Extreme weather is wiping out amphibians—Here’s where it’s worst
Frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians are not just battling habitat loss and pollution they're now also contending with increasingly brutal he...
Scientists built a transistor that could leave silicon in the dust
Shrinking silicon transistors have reached their physical limits, but a team from the University of Tokyo is rewriting the rules. They've created...
Scientists find immune molecule that supercharges plant growth
Scientists have discovered that a molecule known for defending animal immune systems called itaconate also plays a powerful role in plants. Researcher...
Scientists uncover 230 giant ocean viruses that hijack photosynthesis
Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynth...
3,500-year-old graves reveal secrets that rewrite bronze age history
Bronze Age life changed radically around 1500 BC in Central Europe. New research reveals diets narrowed, millet was introduced, migration slowed, and ...
Scientists freeze quantum motion using ultrafast laser trick
Harvard and PSI scientists have managed to freeze normally fleeting quantum states in time, creating a pathway to control them using pure electronic t...
Millions of new solar system objects to be found and 'filmed in technicolor' -- studies predict
Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is e...
Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues
Researchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis....
Researchers develop innovative model to study sense of smell
Using a newly devised, three-dimensional model to study the regeneration of nerve tissue in the nose, researchers have discovered that one type of ste...
Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capital
New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 20...
Decades-old assumptions about brain plasticity upended
A new study challenges a decades-old assumption in neuroscience by showing that the brain uses distinct transmission sites -- not a shared site -- to ...
Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent AI users
The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize featur...
Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishing
To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match spe...
Molecular link between air pollution and pregnancy risks
A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth o...