Science

Africa’s forests have flipped from carbon sink to carbon source

New research has delivered a stark warning about a major change in Africa's forests. Once a crucial part of the…

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Scientists were wrong about lifespan. Your genes matter way more than we thought

What influences how long we live, and how much of that is written in our genes? For many years, scientists…

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Neanderthals may have hunted and eaten outsiders, chilling cannibalism study finds

A new study of Neanderthal remains from a cave in Belgium is shedding light on a disturbing aspect of prehistoric…

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Why Ozempic doesn’t work for everyone: Scientists just found a hidden reason

More than one in four people with Type 2 diabetes use GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of widely prescribed medications.…

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Two simple eating habits linked to lower weight, study finds

Maintaining a healthy weight may depend not only on food choices but also on meal timing. A study published in…

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Early weight gain is linked to lifelong health consequences

When people gain weight during life can play a major role in their health decades later. A large study of…

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A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment

Researchers at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising new role for zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound best known for…

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Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong

Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, especially as aging populations continue to grow. The…

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Quantum batteries could be charged by reversing time

Quantum batteries could harvest energy by reversing time’s arrowda-kuk/Getty Images A method that can reverse the flow of time in…

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Chimpanzee group’s violent rupture hints at evolutionary roots of war

A violent encounter between the two factions of Ngogo chimpanzeesAaron Sandel A once harmonious group of wild chimpanzees has split…

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