Science

Pecans found to improve cholesterol and boost heart health

As American Heart Month draws attention to cardiovascular wellness, a newly released scientific review is putting the spotlight on pecans,…

5 months ago

Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes

For years, researchers have observed that people who live at high elevations, where oxygen is scarce, tend to develop diabetes…

5 months ago

“Celtic curse” hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk

People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and north west Ireland face the highest known risk of developing hemochromatosis, a…

5 months ago

Scientists may have found the holy grail of quantum computing

Scientists believe so called triplet superconductors could open the door to the most energy efficient technologies ever developed. "A triplet…

5 months ago

Scientists reveal why human language isn’t like computer code

Human language is remarkably rich and intricate. Yet from the standpoint of information theory, the same ideas could theoretically be…

5 months ago

Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their…

6 months ago

Scientists uncover oxygen-loving ancestor of all complex life

Scientists widely agree that complex life emerged after two very different microbes formed a close partnership. That merger eventually gave…

6 months ago

Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation

Researchers at University College London have identified a biological process that helps the body shut down inflammation once it is…

6 months ago

Ancient drought may have wiped out the real-life hobbits 61,000 years ago

An international group of researchers, including scientists from the University of Wollongong (UOW), has uncovered strong evidence that shifting climate…

6 months ago

This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer

Over the last decade, scientists at Northwestern University have identified a key insight about how vaccines work. The ingredients matter,…

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