A deadly chemical frozen in ice may have sparked life on Earth
A chemical known for its danger to humans may have played an unexpected role in the earliest steps toward life on Earth. Hydrogen cyanide, which
New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption
Scientists from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Université Paris-Saclay are calling into question a long-standing idea about dark matter. Their latest findings suggest
This AI spots dangerous blood cells doctors often miss
A new artificial intelligence system that examines the shape and structure of blood cells could significantly improve how diseases such as leukemia are diagnosed. Researchers
Scientists discover what’s linking floods and droughts across the planet
Droughts and floods can disrupt daily life, damage ecosystems, and strain local and global economies. Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin set out
Decoding the perfect steak: The hidden DNA behind Wagyu’s legendary marbling
Scientists at the University of Adelaide’s Davies Livestock Research Centre (DLRC) have unveiled the most comprehensive cattle genome ever assembled, a breakthrough expected to improve
A room full of flu patients and no one got sick
This year’s flu season has been especially harsh, driven in part by the rapid spread of a new variant known as subclade K. As cases
Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
Getting a full night of sleep may play a larger role in longevity than many people realize. New research from Oregon Health & Science University
Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery
Scientists have learned a great deal about the universe, yet that knowledge represents only a small fraction of the full picture. Roughly 95% of the
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
Regular physical activity may ease symptoms of depression about as effectively as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. When researchers compared exercise with
The simplest way teens can protect their mental health
Sleeping in on weekends to make up for lost sleep during the week may offer mental health benefits for teenagers and young adults, according to