Living cells may generate electricity from motion
Scientists have developed a new theoretical explanation for how living cells might generate electricity on their own. At the center of the idea is the cell membrane, the thin, flexible…
A simple turn reveals a 1,500-year-old secret on Roman glass
In the quiet glow of a museum gallery, Hallie Meredith noticed something unexpected about ancient Roman glass that had gone unnoticed for generations. In February 2023, the Washington State University…
A hidden climate shift may have sparked epic Pacific voyages 1,000 years ago
A new study led by the University of Southampton and University of East Anglia (UEA) points to a major change in South Pacific climate conditions, beginning around 1,000 years ago,…
Why consciousness exists at all
Our everyday lives are shaped by conscious experience. At times, this experience is pleasant, such as feeling sunlight on your skin, hearing birds sing, or simply enjoying a peaceful moment.…
Indoor tanning triples melanoma risk and seeds broad DNA mutations
Indoor tanning drastically increases melanoma risk, and scientists have now mapped the sweeping DNA damage tanning beds inflict across nearly the entire skin surface — damage far beyond what sunlight…
Harvard gut discovery could change how we treat obesity and diabetes
A research project supported by FAPESP and carried out at Harvard University in the United States has identified a set of metabolites that move from the intestine to the liver…
Natural compound supercharges treatment for aggressive leukemia
Forskolin, a plant-derived compound, may offer a meaningful improvement in therapies for a highly aggressive leukemia known as KMT2A-rearranged Acute Myeloid Leukemia (KMT2A-r AML). Researchers at the University of Surrey…
New ghost marsupial related to the kangaroo found in Australia
A previously unknown species of native bushland marsupial, closely related to the kangaroo, has been identified through new research. Scientists report that this animal was already likely extinct by the…
Tea may strengthen bones in older women while heavy coffee weakens them
A recent investigation from Flinders University sheds new light on how two widely consumed drinks, coffee and tea, could play a role in bone health for women later in life.…
Ghost particles slip through Earth and spark a hidden atomic reaction
Neutrinos are among the most puzzling particles known to science and are often called ‘ghost particles’ because they so rarely interact with matter. Trillions pass through each person every second…