A major shift is happening in neurology. Scientists are moving beyond genetics to investigate a “silent pandemic” triggered by industrial chemicals. This 4,000-word feature examines how the solvent TCE is linked to the world’s fastest-growing brain disorder and what the 2025 EPA ban means for your health.
A breakthrough study from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) reveals that a single dose of the bacterium Ewingella americana, isolated from the Japanese tree frog, can completely eliminate solid tumors. This deep dive explores how this “living drug” targets hypoxic tumor cores and re-educates the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking method to temporarily make the skin of living mice transparent using a common food dye, tartrazine. This reversible optical clearing allows scientists to observe blood vessels, organs, and cellular processes in real time without invasive procedures.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is reshaping our understanding of objects from beyond the solar system. Recent JWST observations reveal an unusually carbon dioxide-rich coma and signs of long-term cosmic ray processing, offering unprecedented insight into its composition and history.
Why does doomscrolling feel so addictive? A 2024 fMRI study in Computers in Human Behavior reveals that negative social media content triggers dopamine in anxious brains, creating a compelling cycle of engagement. This article explores how algorithms amplify this behavior, the mental health impacts, and practical strategies like mindfulness and feed curation to regain control.
Florida has officially ended all state vaccine mandates, including those for schools and healthcare workers. This move has sparked a complex debate around public health, individual freedoms, and vaccine safety. The article examines the reasons behind the decision, historical vaccine concerns, and what it could mean for Florida and the nation going forward.
The human heart is vital but vulnerable, with cardiovascular disease a leading cause of death worldwide. Learn how biokinetics and structured exercise can help prevent heart disease, manage risk factors like stress and inactivity, and improve overall heart health.
Quantum entanglement, once a puzzling phenomenon in physics, is now at the forefront of a communication revolution. This strange connection between particles could soon enable ultra-secure networks, faster computing, and technologies we’ve only dreamed of. But what exactly is entanglement, and how close are we to turning this quantum mystery into everyday reality?
Social media addiction is increasingly linked to negative mental health effects, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Discover how digital dependency impacts well-being and ways to mitigate its harmful effects.
In an age dominated by digital noise and constant distractions, our brains are increasingly overwhelmed by artificial stimuli. From incessant phone notifications to the hum of city traffic, modern environments are filled with sounds that negatively impact our cognitive performance and mental clarity. But what if the antidote to these sounds already exists in the natural world around us?
AI could efficiently explore a wide range of material configurations, significantly reducing the time required for testing different designs. This approach allows for the precise creation of materials with specific desired properties.
The recent breakthrough at Northwestern University represents a critical milestone in the application of quantum teleportation for communication systems. Researchers successfully managed to perform quantum teleportation over a 30-kilometer fiber optic cable that was simultaneously transmitting high-speed internet traffic.
Eli Lilly and Company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zepbound® (tirzepatide) as the first and only prescription medication for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity. This groundbreaking approval offers hope to millions of individuals who suffer from these interconnected conditions.
In a shocking turn of events, hundreds of vials containing live and potentially deadly viruses have gone missing from a laboratory in Queensland, Australia. The breach, which was discovered in August 2023, has triggered a full-scale investigation into what is being described as a serious violation of biosecurity protocols.
The recent discoveries surrounding the second brain (the gut) and the third (the heart) are reshaping how we understand the relationship between our brain, body, and emotions. By recognizing the complexity of these neural networks, researchers and healthcare professionals are uncovering new approaches to treating mental and physical health that go beyond the traditional focus on the brain alone.
Toxic leaders are a widespread issue plaguing employees and organizations across various industries. A 2023 survey found that 87 per cent of professionals have had at least one toxic boss during their careers, with 30 per cent encountering more than one. Another survey found that 24 per cent of employees are currently working under the worst boss they’ve ever had.
Research has linked the warming climate to some of the deaths from exposure to fire smoke in large parts of the world. The number of landscape fire smoke-related deaths globally each year is about 339,000.
Researchers found that people who visited a high-intensity haunted house as a controlled fear experience displayed less brain activity in response to stimuli and less anxiety post-exposure. This finding suggests that exposing yourself to horror films, scary stories or suspenseful video games can actually calm you afterward.
The public deserves honesty and respect. Scientists need to do a better job delivering, says Frederic Bertley, president of the COSI Science Center.
Just like people confronted with a sea of options at the grocery store, bees foraging in meadows encounter many different flowers at once. They must decide which ones to visit for food, but it isn’t always a straightforward choice.
Since 1900, the number of published scientific articles has doubled about every 10 to 15 years; since 1980, about 8% to 9% annually. This growth reflects the immense and ever-growing scope of research across countless topics, from the farthest reaches of the cosmos to the intricacies of life on Earth and human nature.
Could climate engineering help reduce the national security risks of climate change, or would it make things worse? Answering that question is not simple, but researchers who study climate change and national security like we do have some idea of the risks ahead.
The kitchen offers plenty of opportunities to view and explore what physicists call soft matter and complex fluids. Everyday phenomena, such as Cheerios clustering in milk or rings left when drops of coffee evaporate, have led to discoveries at the intersection of physics and chemistry and other tasteful collaborations between food scientists and physicists.
Ancient civilizations constructed buildings right next to each other, which reduced the number of walls exposed to the intense solar radiation. Small courtyards provided lighting and ventilation. Narrow streets ensured shade throughout the day and allowed pedestrians to move comfortably through the city.
While promoting her role in the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway hit “Wicked,” singer Ariana Grande made a podcast appearance that left many of her fans befuddled and concerned.