Science

MIT scientists find a way to rejuvenate the immune system as we age

As people get older, the immune system often becomes less effective. Populations of T cells shrink, and the remaining cells…

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Critical minerals are hiding in plain sight in U.S. Mines

The United States may already be producing most of the critical minerals it needs, but much of that material is…

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ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought

Prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including among…

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Mini brains reveal clear brain signals of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Researchers have grown pea-sized brains in the lab that are offering an unprecedented look at how neurons behave differently in…

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Losing weight in midlife may have a hidden brain cost

Obesity remains one of the most serious health challenges worldwide, and weight loss is often encouraged as a way to…

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Stanford scientists uncover why mRNA COVID vaccines can trigger heart inflammation

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have identified the biological steps that explain how mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines can, in rare cases, lead…

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Something fundamental about black holes may be changing

An international group of astronomers has uncovered strong evidence suggesting that the material surrounding supermassive black holes has not remained…

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A new superconductor breaks rules physicists thought were fixed

Something unexpected is happening inside a material called platinum-bismuth-two (PtBi2). According to a new study from researchers at IFW Dresden…

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Eating more vitamin C can physically change your skin

Scientists at the University of Otago, Faculty of Medicine -- Christchurch Ōtautahi, have identified a direct connection between how much…

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How Earth endured a planet-wide inferno: The secret water vault under our feet

Around 4.6 billion years ago, Earth looked nothing like the calm, blue world we see today. Repeated and powerful impacts…

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