Nanotech makes cancer drug 20,000x stronger, without side effects
In a major step toward improving cancer treatment, researchers at Northwestern University have redesigned the molecular structure of a widely used chemotherapy drug, making it
Cockroaches are secretly poisoning indoor air
Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a clear connection between the extent of cockroach infestations in homes and the amount of allergens and
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