Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-042Short Fasting Diet Cuts Gum Inflammation in 6 MonthsA six-month pilot trial found that a fasting-mimicking diet lowered inflammatory markers in the mouth and blood of people with periodontitis, suggesting dietary approaches could complement dental treatment.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-043Ancient Chemistry in Interstellar Comet 3I - ATLAS RevealedSpectra from JWST and ALMA show interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS carries extreme isotopic signatures — heavy deuterium in its water and unusual carbon ratios — suggesting formation in a very cold, chemically pristine environment, possibly 11-12 billion years ago.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-042Half-Billion-Year Fossils Reveal Ancient Spider FangsHigh-resolution scans of 518-million-year-old Urokodia fossils reveal the earliest known chelicerae, shedding light on how primitive pincers evolved into the fangs and feeding tools of modern chelicerates.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-043Why Old Muscle Stem Cells Choose Survival Over SpeedUCLA researchers found that elevated NDRG1 in aging muscle stem cells slows repair but increases cell survival. Blocking the protein restores youthful activation, yet risks depleting the stem cell pool.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-033Giant Impact May Have Exposed Moon’s Mantle Near ArtemisNew simulations and gravity mapping show the South Pole-Aitken impact likely delivered mantle-derived rocks closer to the lunar south pole — possibly within reach of upcoming Artemis missions seeking direct samples of the Moon’s interior.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-033Satellites Track a Rare Undersea Eruption Building IslandSatellites observed a submarine eruption in the Central Bismarck Sea in May 2026 that may be building new land. Remote sensing shows thermal anomalies, pumice rafts, and shallow vent activity; researchers monitor for island formation.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-032SpudCell Breakthrough: A Synthetic Cell Built from ScratchResearchers at the University of Minnesota report SpudCell, a synthetic liposome system with a 90 kbp genome that completes a full cell cycle. The work blurs chemistry and biology and opens new paths for synthetic biology.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-03Hidden Ingredients in Tattoo Ink: Why Regulation MattersA new study found hidden compounds in most tattoo inks, highlighting a patchwork of regulations worldwide. Learn why asking about ink ingredients, hygiene and medical history matters before you get inked.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-023Blood Test Reveals the Biological Age of Your OrgansA Stanford study shows a blood test can estimate biological ages for 11 organs, linking organ-specific aging to future disease risk and mortality. The approach may enable earlier, targeted prevention.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-023Diamond Quantum Sensor Could Reveal Altermagnets' SecretsA diamond-based quantum sensing method could reveal altermagnets, a newly identified class of magnetic materials that combine antiferromagnetic cancellation with ferromagnetic-like electronic behavior.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-022How Early Neighborhoods Leave Lasting Scars on HeartsA Northwestern Medicine analysis of CARDIA data links adverse neighborhood conditions in early adulthood to higher coronary artery calcification decades later, highlighting place-based drivers of heart disease and health disparities.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-013How a 17-Million-Year-Old Egyptian Ape Reshapes Ape OriginsA lower jaw found in Wadi Moghra reveals Masripithecus moghraensis, a 17–18 million-year-old ape from North Africa whose anatomy and placement challenge ideas about where modern apes originated and dispersed.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-013Webb Finds Salt Clouds Enshrouding the Pink PlanetWebb’s infrared observations reveal salt clouds in the atmosphere of GJ 504 b, the so-called Pink Planet. The discovery reshapes models of cold exoplanet atmospheres and opens new paths for studying faint worlds.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-012Ancient Brain Cells That Control Focus, Found in MiceJohns Hopkins researchers found an evolutionarily ancient cluster of GABAergic neurons in mice that controls selective spatial attention. Silencing these cells caused immediate distractibility, with potential relevance for ADHD research.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-012Giant Cosmic Ring Challenges Standard Cosmology TodayAstronomers have identified a billion-light-year ring of galaxies, the Big Ring, near the Giant Arc. Its size and shape challenge standard cosmology and prompt searches for similar structures.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-013Koala's Ancient Bottleneck: Surviving 100,000 Years of ChangeGenomic analysis reveals koalas underwent a severe population bottleneck around 100,000 years ago due to Pleistocene climate shifts, reshaping how conservationists assess their genetic resilience today.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-30When Blood Appears in Stool: What It Could Mean TodayRecurring blood in stool is a key warning sign for colorectal cancer. Recent research shows rectal bleeding greatly increases cancer odds in symptomatic patients under 50. Learn which stool changes and symptoms warrant a colonoscopy and when to seek screening.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-302mRNA Vaccine Slashes Neuroblastoma Tumors by Seventy PercentRCSI researchers report a preclinical mRNA vaccine that cut neuroblastoma tumors by 70% and delayed growth. The peptide nanoparticle strategy targets GPC2 and offers a promising path for pediatric cancer immunotherapy.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-302Why Young Adults Are Showing Faster Biological AgingNew research in Nature Medicine links rising early-onset cancer rates to accelerated biological aging in younger cohorts, suggesting body-wide ageing markers may reshape prevention and screening strategies.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-302Why Nvidia Is Quietly Building a Space Datacenter NowNvidia is hiring engineers for Space-1, its orbital datacenter program using Vera Rubin AI chips. Job postings show the company moving from concept to operational software and system design in low Earth orbit.
