Webb space telescope finds a giant galaxy that doesn’t spin
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered an unexpected feature in a distant, early galaxy. Despite forming when...
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Greenland ice melt has surged sixfold and scientists are alarmed
Climate change is dramatically reshaping how Greenland's ice sheet melts, according to a new study led by the University of...
This 275-million-year-old animal had a twisted jaw like nothing alive today
In a dry riverbed deep within a forest near the Amazon in Brazil, paleontologists uncovered a fossilized jawbone from a...
Scientists catch antimatter “atom” acting like a wave for the first time
One of the defining breakthroughs that set quantum physics apart from classical physics was the realization that matter behaves very...
Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger
Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers...
A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk years early
Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell circulating in the bloodstream, act as some of the body's first responders to...
Scientists develop dirt-powered fuel cell that could replace batteries
Researchers led by Northwestern University have developed a fuel cell that generates electricity using microbes naturally found in soil. The...
MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback
The 1987 Montreal Protocol is often described as the most successful environmental treaty ever created. It has led to a...
New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria
Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered a...
A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising new role for zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound best known for...
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