Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-15Unexpected Molecular Shifts in Midlife and Early SixtiesA metabolomics study found sharp molecular shifts in both men and women around the mid-40s and again in the early 60s. Researchers urge larger, more detailed studies to identify causes and health implications.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-152One Third of Dementia Cases Linked to Peripheral IllnessA global review links about one-third of dementia cases to diseases outside the brain—gum disease, liver disease, hearing and vision loss, and type 2 diabetes—suggesting new prevention pathways.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-153Could the Milky Way’s Heart Be Dense Dark Matter, Instead?An international team suggests the Milky Way’s central mass might be a dense fermionic dark matter core that imitates a black hole’s gravity, matching both S-star orbits and Gaia’s rotation curve while offering testable differences.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-152Brain Stimulation Makes People Share More — a StudyUniversity of Zurich scientists used noninvasive electrical brain stimulation to bias decisions toward generosity. Gamma-frequency stimulation of prefrontal and parietal networks increased sharing in a controlled economic game.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-142Eating Within Eight Hours Reduces Crohn's Symptoms 40%A University of Calgary trial found that 16:8 time-restricted eating reduced Crohn's disease activity by about 40%, improved abdominal pain and lowered inflammatory markers—without changing calories or diet type.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-142A Lost Moon Crash May Explain Saturn’s Young RingsNew simulations suggest Saturn's rings and Titan's odd orbit may stem from a collision between a proto-Titan and a smaller moon about 100 million years ago. Dragonfly could test the theory in the 2030s.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-142Piezo1: The Protein That Could Mimic Exercise for BonesScientists identify Piezo1, a mechanosensitive protein in bone marrow stem cells, as a key mediator of exercise-driven bone growth; this insight points to potential therapies that mimic exercise for osteoporosis patients.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-143How a Giant Star Vanished Quietly and Became a Black HoleA supergiant in Andromeda quietly collapsed into a black hole after a failed supernova. Archival NEOWISE and optical data show an infrared brightening then a tenfold fade, reshaping how massive stars die.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-142Why the Brain, Not Just Muscles, Boosts Exercise EnduranceNew research shows neurons in the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) drive endurance gains after repeated exercise in mice. SF1 neuron activity and synaptic growth correlate with improved stamina and metabolic adaptation.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-132Why Mars' Long-Chain Organics Defy Abiotic ExplanationsA NASA-led study argues that alkanes detected by Curiosity may have originally been far more abundant than measured, and that known abiotic sources struggle to explain those inferred concentrations on ancient Mars.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-132Ancient Lungfish Rewrite the Story of Life on LandCT scans of Devonian lungfish fossils from Australia and China reveal unexpected cranial anatomy, reshaping our understanding of lungfish diversity and the evolutionary path that led vertebrates onto land.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-132mRNA COVID Vaccines in Pregnancy Not Linked to AutismA prospective multi-center study of 434 toddlers finds no link between maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination before or during pregnancy and early autism or developmental delays, offering reassurance for parents and clinicians.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-122Galaxy on the Run: Hubble Sees NGC 4388’s Glowing WakeHubble’s new view of NGC 4388 shows a glowing stream of gas stripped from the galaxy as it moves through the hot intracluster medium of the Virgo cluster, revealing environmental forces that reshape galaxies.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-123Is the Universe Lopsided? New Evidence and ImplicationsNew analyses comparing the cosmic microwave background with the distribution of distant galaxies reveal a mismatch — the cosmic dipole anomaly — that may challenge the Universe’s long-assumed large-scale symmetry.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-122Sleepless Nights Could Drive Half a Million Dementia CasesA reanalysis of older adults suggests insomnia could account for about 12.5% of dementia cases in the US — roughly 449,000 people in 2022 — highlighting sleep health as a potentially modifiable risk factor.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-122Five Sleep Subtypes Reveal Hidden Links to HealthA large study identifies five reproducible sleep subtypes—two morning types and three evening types—each tied to distinct health, behavior, and brain-imaging signatures, suggesting personalized sleep and health strategies.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-11When Ancient 'Poop Medicine' Meets Modern Microbiome ScienceOnce dismissed, fecal transplants are being reexamined with modern science. Properly screened stool can reshape the gut microbiome and shows promise for infections, metabolic and neuropsychiatric conditions—yet risks and time-limited effects demand caution.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-113Mars Rover Drove 456 Meters Autonomously — A MilestoneNASA's Perseverance rover drove 456 meters over two days using AI-generated waypoints. This article explains the test, engineering safeguards, and how AI could change autonomous planetary exploration.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-113Could Dark Matter Replace the Milky Way's Black Hole?New research suggests the Milky Way's central mass—traditionally identified as the black hole Sagittarius A*—could instead be a compact fermionic dark matter core. Current stellar or imaging data cannot yet distinguish between the two.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-112Musk: I'll Congratulate Bezos If Blue Origin Reaches MoonElon Musk says he'd congratulate Jeff Bezos if Blue Origin reaches the Moon first, marking SpaceX’s strategic shift from a Mars-first stance to building lasting lunar infrastructure and a self-sustaining city.
