Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk
From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows
Do dogs know who’s kind? Scientists put it to the test—and got a surprise
Kyoto, Japan — Many people tend to trust dogs’ instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as safe
These dogs are trained to sniff out an invasive insect—and they’re shockingly good at it
Imagine if your dog’s favorite game — sniffing out treats or toys — could help protect America’s vineyards, orchards, and forests from a devastating invader.
Corals in crisis: A hidden chemical shift is reshaping Hawaiian reefs
Across the globe, oceans are acidifying as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, threatening coral reefs and many other marine organisms. A new study,
Fasting twice a week could be a game-changer for type 2 diabetes
Intermittent energy restriction, time-restricted eating and continuous energy restriction can all improve blood sugar levels and body weight in people with obesity and type 2
One shot, seven days: Long-acting levodopa gel tackles Parkinson’s tremors
A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson’s disease, potentially replacing the need for multiple
These mysterious stars could glow forever using dark matter
A new kind of cosmic object could help solve one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: dark matter. Particle Astrophysicists have proposed the existence of a
Florida cat sniffs out another new virus—and scientists are listening
Pepper, the pet cat who made headlines last year for his role in the discovery of the first jeilongvirus found in the U.S., is at
How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD
Pain isn’t just a physical sensation — it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering.
In seconds, AI builds proteins to battle cancer and antibiotic resistance
In the last year, there has been a surge in proteins developed by AI that will eventually be used in the treatment of everything from