Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-141How Heated Molten Salts Turn Polyethylene Waste into FuelOak Ridge researchers used molten aluminum-containing salts to convert polyethylene into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels below 200°C, avoiding noble metals and external hydrogen while raising scale-up questions.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-142Widely Used Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Lower Dementia RiskA large Hong Kong study finds that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, common osteoporosis drugs, are linked to lower Alzheimer’s and dementia risk in older adults. Findings prompt calls for trials.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-142Why a Tiny Red Crescent on Your Nail Can Signal DiseaseRed crescents at the base of fingernails—lunulae—can signal underlying health problems from heart and liver disease to autoimmune disorders. A Rutgers review urges clinicians to check the sign and follow up with targeted tests.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-133Children of Centenarians Live Longer, Healthier LivesA pooled analysis of three large studies finds that adults with a centenarian parent have lower risks of death, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, suggesting inherited factors that delay some age-related illnesses.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-132Even Dim Light in Bedrooms Is Linked to Heart DamageA new large-scale study finds that even low levels of nighttime light—like phone screens or moonlight—are associated with structural changes in the heart. Simple bedroom-darkening steps may reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-136Mercury Up Close: Secrets of the Solar System's SmallestA comprehensive, accessible guide to Mercury: its formation, oversized iron core, surface geology, polar ice, magnetic field, and key mission discoveries from Mariner 10 to BepiColombo.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-122How Mulberry Shapes Gut Bacteria and Metabolism WorldwideResearchers find mulberry compounds can reshape gut microbes and metabolic signals, but effects depend heavily on species, plant part, and processing. Human trials with standardized extracts are needed.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-123The Universe Still Has Fuel but Makes Fewer Stars TodayNew FAST and DESI observations show the Universe retains abundant neutral hydrogen while star formation has dropped sharply, suggesting a slowdown in converting HI to molecular gas and reshaping galaxy evolution models.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-124Neptune's Inner Moons Reveal Signs of Ancient CataclysmNew Webb telescope spectra reveal clay minerals on Neptune’s small moons, suggesting ancient icy worlds were shattered and redeposited. These fragments expose deep interior chemistry once hidden beneath ice.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-113Tumor Bacteria + Vitamin B2 Unlock Lung Cancer ImmunityJohns Hopkins researchers found that tumor-resident bacteria plus a vitamin B2 metabolite boost MR1 expression and activate MAIT cells, pointing to a potential new lung cancer immunotherapy strategy.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-112Black Hole Winds Pack 100x More Power Than ExpectedXRISM observations of quasar H1821+643 reveal supermassive black hole winds stirring hot gas across roughly 300,000 light-years and carrying about 100 times more energy than previously estimated, reshaping models of cosmic feedback.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-112Common Stomach Bacterium Linked to Colorectal Cancer RiskNew pooled analysis links Helicobacter pylori exposure to a higher colorectal cancer risk, estimating about 22% of cases worldwide may be associated. Study highlights geographic and birth-cohort differences and calls for further research.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-102Simulations Suggest Earth-like Worlds Often Form NaturallyNew simulations starting from randomized disks suggest Earth-sized planets near one astronomical unit emerge naturally, reshaping how we search for terrestrial exoplanets and assess their habitability.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-103Lava Worlds Reveal a Hidden Zone That Protects AtmospheresStanford researchers propose a new "cosmic sandbar" regime where lava-covered super-Earths can outgas fast enough to balance stellar-driven atmospheric loss, explaining unexpected thick atmospheres on some hot rocky exoplanets.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-102Processed Meat Tied to Gastric and Esophageal Cancer RiskA large international study links processed meat consumption to higher risks of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinomas. The research highlights plausible mechanisms and calls for further investigation and dietary caution.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-093Swift Telescope Returns to Work as Orbit Slowly DecaysThe Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has resumed observations even as atmospheric drag shrinks its orbit. A planned boost has been scaled back; the servicing craft will now test rendezvous technologies instead.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-093Artist's Mockup Places a 1.5L Diesel in Maybach GLSA viral rendering imagines a Renault 1.5 dCi diesel under the hood of a Mercedes-Maybach GLS. The CGI highlights technical mismatches, NVH challenges and why such an economy spec would clash with Maybach’s engineering and pricing.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-093Pomegranate Compound Restores Heart Relaxation in HFpEF ModelsResearchers report that urolithin A, a compound produced after eating pomegranates and other foods, activates a relaxation pathway in heart tissue and improved diastolic function in HFpEF models, suggesting a potential new treatment avenue.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-082Dietary Antioxidants Linked to Lower Cervical Cancer RatesA nationwide analysis of NHANES data links higher intake of multiple dietary antioxidants to substantially lower prevalence of reported cervical cancer, highlighting nutrition, oxidative stress, and the need for prospective research.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-082Blocking an Immune Signal Reverses Aging Signs in MiceStanford-led research shows that reducing EP2 signaling in tissue-resident macrophages helps clear senescent neutrophils and reverses multiple age-related declines in mice, suggesting a potential path to healthier aging.
