Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-27Experimental Compound Burns Fat in Mice Without StarvingA UC Berkeley study finds the compound TOFA causes obese male mice to lose about 18% body weight without eating less, by shifting fat metabolism and increasing energy expenditure.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-27Leg-Derived Mitochondria Injected into Human Eyes: Case OneResearchers report the first human case of injecting mitochondria from a patient's leg into both eyes. The procedure was safe and produced temporary physiological responses, opening a path for further trials in treating energy-starved retinal cells.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-27Artemis II Crew Honored After Record-Breaking Lunar FlightPresident Trump will present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II astronauts after their April lunar flyby. The mission tested Orion with crew and set a new distance record for humans in space.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-272Why Vitamin C Still Fails to Prevent the Common ColdVitamin C is often sold as a cold prevention shortcut, but research shows only modest benefits in specific groups and small reductions in symptom severity. Learn what the evidence and safety guidelines actually say.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-263AI Tissue Clocks Reveal Organs Age on Different TimelinesAI-trained tissue clocks read histology to estimate organ-specific biological age. Study of 25,712 GTEx images shows organs age at different rates and some signals appear in blood, with implications for diagnostics.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-262How SpaceX Plans to Retire Falcon Rockets for StarshipSpaceX plans to phase out Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy once Starship achieves regular, repeatable flights. Full reusability and larger payloads promise faster deployment of Starlink and other missions.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-262A dissolving microneedle patch that targets skin cancerResearchers at Queen's University Belfast developed a 3D-printed, dissolving microneedle patch that delivers curcumin and 5-fluorouracil directly to skin cancers, enabling controlled, less invasive local therapy and reduced needle waste.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-264A Crystal That Weaves Electric Threads for Future MemoryResearchers observed a ferroelectric crystal self-assemble a three-dimensional, interlaced network of electric domains. The structure is optically tunable and suggests new directions for photonic memory and neuromorphic hardware.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-26Why Tesla Quietly Halted Its Solar Roof Tiles ProgramTesla has halted production of its solar roof tiles after installation costs and low volumes made the product uneconomical. The company will keep selling conventional solar panels while planning expanded factory capacity in Texas.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-252Living Near Dry Cleaners Linked to Higher Parkinson RiskA U.S. Medicare-based study links living within about 150 meters of dry cleaners to a modestly higher risk of Parkinson disease, highlighting solvents like TCE and the need for environmental testing and monitoring.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-252How Archaeopteryx May Have Leapt Its Way into FlightNew biomechanical models suggest Archaeopteryx reached flight speed through two or three powerful legged leaps, with wings taking over after initial acceleration — reshaping ideas about how birds first learned to fly.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-252Phonon Focusing at Room Temperature Rewrites Heat ControlResearchers have observed focused, ray-like phonon heat flow at room temperature in boron arsenide, suggesting new possibilities for nanoscale thermal management in electronics and quantum devices.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-253Three Supermassive Black Holes in a Galaxy from the DawnAstronomers using JWST found three actively accreting supermassive black holes in galaxy J0148-4214 at redshift 5.02, revealing rapid early growth and likely future mergers that shape black hole evolution.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-24Most Plant-Based Meats Contain Fungal Toxins, Study FindsA UK survey of 212 plant-based foods found mycotoxins—natural fungal toxins—in every product. Levels were below EU limits, yet experts warn of cumulative exposure risks and call for better monitoring.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-24Supercharged Natural Killer Cells Penetrate Solid TumorsStanford researchers reprogram donor natural killer cells into tissue-resident killers that infiltrate solid tumors and slow growth in mice, enabling a potential off-the-shelf cell therapy combined with antibody treatment.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-24Manhattan-Sized Ice Island Breaks from Greenland's PetermannA 76.4 km² tabular ice island detached from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier on 4 August 2026. Scientists are tracking the drift, assessing navigational risks, and watching two potential follow-on calvings.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-24Remote Work Linked to Better Mental Health and RetentionA University of Colorado Boulder survey of over 7,700 healthcare employees found remote workers reported higher well-being and slightly lower turnover. The results challenge assumptions about in-person work and suggest communication, not proximity, drives culture.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-23Three Minutes of Sprinting Alter More Blood ProteinsRockefeller University researchers found that six 30-second all-out sprints trigger rapid, extensive changes in blood proteins and metabolites—far exceeding the immediate molecular response to 90 minutes of moderate cycling.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-23Direct Dating Reveals 3.5-Billion-Year-Old Microbial LifeResearchers directly dated carbon-rich films in Singhbhum craton chert, reporting microbial remains about 3.5 billion years old. This strengthens evidence for some of Earth's earliest life and refines methods for ancient biosignatures.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-23Stem-Cell Therapy Restores Heart Function in 90% of PatientsIn a small clinical trial at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, autologous iPSC-derived heart cells improved cardiac function in 9 of 10 heart failure patients at 12 months, with few short-term complications and promising functional gains.
