Scientists discover why Alzheimer’s risk hits women so much harder
Women not only face higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but new research suggests they may also be more strongly affected by several common risk factors…
Scientists were wrong about this “rule-breaking” particle
For decades, a puzzling discrepancy involving a tiny subatomic particle called the muon fueled speculation that physicists might be on the verge of discovering an entirely new force of nature.…
Hidden earthquake faults beneath Seattle may be more dangerous than expected
Seattle is best known for the earthquake danger posed by the massive Cascadia subduction zone offshore. But researchers say another threat lies much closer to the city itself. A new…
Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that slashes diabetes risk by 31%
A Mediterranean diet is already famous for its heart and metabolic benefits. But a major Spanish clinical trial suggests it may work even better against type 2 diabetes when paired…
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
Scientists in South Korea say a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body get rid of nanoplastics by binding to the particles inside the intestine and helping remove…
Schrödinger’s clock: Time could tick faster and slower at the same time
Few concepts in physics are as familiar, or as puzzling, as time itself. Einstein’s theory of relativity showed that time is not fixed or universal. Instead, it changes depending on…
Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today
A day before his swearing-in ceremony, Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Sunday (May 17, 2026) unveiled the 20-member Council of Ministers of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government.…
Himalayan wolf-dog hybrids emerge as a threat to wolves and people
The hybrid known as khipshang is bigger than a wolf but smaller than a dog Morup Namgail There’s no doubt. The greyish coat, the effortless trot over soft snow, the…
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
People with anxiety disorders may share a measurable change in brain chemistry involving choline, an essential nutrient tied to memory, mood, cell structure, and nerve signaling. Research from UC Davis…
First-ever direct image of the cosmic web reveals the Universe’s hidden highways
Scientists have produced the clearest view ever of part of the cosmic web, the enormous hidden network of matter that stretches across the Universe and connects galaxies together. After spending…