Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-012The 50-Year Mystery That Revealed a New Human Blood GroupA 1972 blood sample missing a surface molecule led to the 2024 identification of the MAL blood group and the AnWj antigen. This discovery clarifies rare transfusion risks and enables better patient testing.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-312Sleep Strips Brain Insulation: How Myelin Gets DamagedNew research links chronic sleep loss to thinner myelin sheaths via oligodendrocyte cholesterol disruption. MRI and animal experiments show slowed neural conduction and behavioral deficits—suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-313Why Whole Foods Cut 330 Daily Calories — New ReanalysisA reanalysis of a landmark feeding trial shows that diets of unprocessed foods led people to eat larger volumes of fruits and vegetables and yet consume about 330 fewer calories daily, suggesting an instinctive nutrient-driven behaviour.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-01-312A 44‑Minute Beacon: Strange Pulses in Radio and X‑RaysASKAP J1832-0911 emits coordinated radio and X‑ray pulses every 44 minutes. This rare long‑period transient challenges existing models and highlights the power of simultaneous multiwavelength observations.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-01-313How Cancer Signals Might Shield the Brain from Alzheimer'sA new mouse study suggests some tumours release cystatin-C into the bloodstream, activating microglia to clear amyloid beta and reduce Alzheimer-like plaques—offering a potential therapeutic pathway to explore.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-01-302US Life Expectancy Hits 79 in 2024 — Recovery ContinuesUS life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024, the highest on record, driven by declines in heart disease, overdoses and COVID-19 deaths. Preliminary 2025 figures suggest continued improvement amid persistent gaps with other nations.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-302Mercury's Bright Streaks Reveal Surprising Geologic LifeNew analysis of hundreds of bright streaks on Mercury suggests active, recent geological processes: volatile-driven flows on sunlit crater slopes point to ongoing change beneath the planet’s surface.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-302Blocking a New Enzyme Stops Weight Gain, Lowers CholesterolResearchers identified SCoR2, an enzyme that removes nitric oxide from proteins involved in lipid production. Blocking SCoR2 in mice prevented weight gain, reduced liver damage, and lowered harmful cholesterol.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-01-302Donut Light Switches Could Toughen Wireless Links NowA nonlinear metasurface converts shaped femtosecond pulses into switchable toroidal terahertz skyrmions, offering a new, topology-based approach to robust wireless communication and terahertz signal processing.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-29Toxoplasma Cysts Evolve Rapidly, Defying Classic Life-CycleResearchers found that Toxoplasma gondii cysts in mouse brains harbor greater parasite diversity over time, challenging the classic linear life-cycle model and reshaping ideas for therapies.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-01-293Why Many Women Are Adding Creatine to Daily RoutinesCreatine—an inexpensive compound found in meat and produced by the body—can support women’s muscle, bone, brain, mood, and sleep when combined with resistance training. Practical dosing and safety guidance explained.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-292Vibration-Activated Tooth Powder Brightens and RepairsA piezoelectric tooth powder uses electric toothbrush vibrations to trigger stain-clearing chemistry at the tooth surface, while depositing minerals that help rebuild enamel and shift the oral microbiome.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-292Night Owls Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke RiskA large UK Biobank study links evening chronotypes to a higher risk of first heart attack or stroke. The findings matter for drivers, fleets and automotive safety; practical steps can reduce risk.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-292Ancient Ecosystem Rebounds: Huayuan Fossils Unveil LifeA newly unearthed Burgess Shale-type fossil site in Hunan, China — the Huayuan biota — preserves 8,681 specimens and 153 species from ~512 million years ago, revealing how marine life rebounded after the Sinsk extinction.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-292U.S. Cancer Five-Year Survival Reaches 70% MilestoneU.S. five-year cancer survival has climbed to 70% for 2015–2021 diagnoses, a major milestone. The ACS report outlines trends, disparities, and implications for public health and the automotive workforce.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-01-282Why Centenarians Often Eat Meat — The Full PictureA study of Chinese adults 80+ found non-meat eaters were less likely to reach 100, but the effect was linked to underweight status. Learn why protein, weight and tailored nutrition matter in late life.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-283If Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hits the Moon: Science vs RiskAsteroid 2024 YR4 has a ~4% chance of striking the Moon on Dec 22, 2032. The impact would create a ~1 km crater, trigger a magnitude 5 moonquake, produce debris that could reach Earth, and threaten satellites.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-01-282Five Extra Minutes a Day Could Lengthen Your Life NowAnalysis of wearable data from 130,000+ people suggests that adding five minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity daily—or cutting 30 minutes of sitting—can lower estimated mortality risk, especially for the least active.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-01-282Cuttlefish Twist Light: Polarized Courtship Signals RevealedMale Andrea cuttlefish use birefringent arms to twist polarized light into alternating bands during courtship, creating a high-contrast signal tuned to cuttlefish vision, researchers report.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-01-272Engineers Prototype Truly Unsinkable Metal Tubes for ShipsResearchers at the University of Rochester developed chemically etched aluminum tubes with superhydrophobic interiors that trap air and remain afloat despite heavy damage—paving the way for resilient floating platforms and wave-energy systems.
