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 fight against climate change, these forests are now releasing more…
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 believed genetics played only a modest role. Earlier estimates suggested…
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 life. Researchers analyzing human bones from the Troisième caverne of…
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. However, new research from Stanford Medicine and international collaborators suggests…
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 the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found…
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 more than 600,000 individuals from Lund University in Sweden examined…
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 supporting eye health. According to findings published in Cell Reports…
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 condition steadily erodes memory and thinking abilities, deeply affecting daily…
Quantum batteries could be charged by reversing time
Quantum batteries could harvest energy by reversing time’s arrow da-kuk/Getty Images A method that can reverse the flow of time in quantum systems could one day be used to help…
Chimpanzee group’s violent rupture hints at evolutionary roots of war
A violent encounter between the two factions of Ngogo chimpanzees Aaron Sandel A once harmonious group of wild chimpanzees has split into two, leading to intractable conflict and escalating violence.…