Ancient fish with human-like hearing stuns scientists
When some marine fish eventually adapted to life in fresh water, many also acquired a more elaborate way to hear, including middle ear bones that
Alzheimer’s might be powered by a broken sleep-wake cycle
Alzheimer’s disease often throws a person’s daily patterns into disarray. Difficulty sleeping through the night, restless tossing, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning
Resetting the body’s rhythm could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
Disrupting communication between the body’s internal clock and the brain could help limit neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Washington University School
This tiny bat hunts like a lion, but better
Researchers from Aarhus University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) have found that small bats can rival lions in hunting efficiency, and sometimes even
Those Halloween fireballs might be more dangerous than you think
Each fall, the Taurid meteor shower brightens the night sky from late October through early November. Known as the “Halloween fireballs,” the meteors are named
Twin black hole collisions put Einstein’s general relativity to its most extreme test
Two colossal black hole collisions, detected just a month apart in late 2024, are reshaping how scientists interpret the most extreme cosmic events in the
New quantum network could finally reveal dark matter
Detecting dark matter, the invisible substance thought to keep galaxies intact, remains one of the most enduring mysteries in physics. Although it cannot be directly
This easy daily habit cuts heart risk by two thirds
People who walk for 10-15 minutes at a time can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to two thirds compared to those who
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction
A promising group of medications already used to treat diabetes and obesity may also hold potential for tackling alcohol and drug addiction, according to a
Scientists say this simple diet change can improve sleep fast
From counting sheep to trying white noise or using weighted blankets, people have explored countless ways to improve their sleep. Poor sleep, however, continues to