Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-062Heat That Makes Cold: A New Solid-State Cooling TrickResearchers created a prototype heat-driven elastocaloric cooler using two nickel-titanium foils that converts waste heat or solar thermal energy into cooling, pointing to compact, energy-efficient cooling options.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-062SpaceX Dragon Oxidizer Leak Grounds Crew-13 Launch DelayAn oxidizer leak in the SpaceX Dragon propulsion system has delayed NASA’s Crew-13 launch. Engineers from NASA and SpaceX are testing, repairing, and reviewing data before a new launch date is set.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-062Only Three Supplements Show Large Effects on DepressionA large network meta-analysis of 163 trials finds only a few supplements—EPA, vitamin D3, and specific St. John's wort extracts—show potentially large effects on depression, but evidence quality is low and more rigorous trials are needed.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-062How Plant-Based Diets Can Boost Your Perceived AttractivenessNew research suggests plant-forward diets can alter skin color, body odor, and composition in ways that others find more attractive. Framing healthy eating around visible benefits may boost behavior but requires ethical care.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-052Semaglutide and Bipolar Disorder: A Surprising LinkA Swedish registry study found semaglutide use linked to a 21% reduction in psychiatric hospitalization among people with bipolar disorder, sparking investigation into GLP-1 drugs' effects on brain inflammation and mood.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-053Hidden Rivers of Hydrogen in Earth's Iron Heart RevealedLaboratory experiments show iron hydride can become superionic under inner-core conditions, allowing hydrogen to move through a solid iron lattice. This could affect seismic properties and trap hydrogen over geological time.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-053Childhood Load Changes How Animals Use Energy for MovementA Penn State study shows guinea fowl raised with small leg loads learned to carry that weight as adults without extra energy cost, suggesting early mechanical demands can alter lifetime movement efficiency.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-053Why Global Warming May Cross 1.5°C by 2030 and What It MeansThe UN warns the planet may exceed 1.5°C of warming by 2030. This article explains what that threshold means, who will be most affected, and how rapid emissions cuts plus carbon removal could limit long-term damage.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-042Why Older Brains Keep the Story but Lose the DetailsA University of East Anglia study shows aging shifts autobiographical memory from vivid, context-rich episodes toward broader, semantic accounts—especially when people must switch between memory types.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-043When 'Low-Risk' Childhood Tumors Hide High-Risk CellsNew genomic analyses reveal that some rhabdomyosarcomas labeled 'low-risk' contain rare cell populations with high-risk behaviour. Single-cell and spatial techniques could refine diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-043How Galaxies Mimic Dark Matter Signals in Stellar StreamsSimulations show Milky Way–like galaxies can produce stream distortions that mimic dark matter subhalo signatures, complicating efforts to use stellar streams to probe dark matter.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-042Skull Bone Marrow Emerges as Hidden Driver of Chronic PainNew imaging and tissue data indicate skull bone marrow shows elevated immune activity in people with chronic pain, linking TSPO signals to pain severity and suggesting a novel neuroimmune route for future therapies.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-033Adult Brain Still Makes Neurons; Depression Halts ThemNew research finds adult hippocampal neurogenesis slows in major depression, accompanied by molecular changes across memory circuits. The study maps altered genes and pathways that may guide future treatments.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-033Remote Control: Chicago Commands a Korean Brain ImplantScientists demonstrated a wireless brain implant in South Korea that was remotely controlled from Chicago. The RAPIDO system delivered drugs and light to freely moving rats, showing repeatable behavioral effects and remote operation over 10,596 kilometers.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-033How Fructose Primes the Gut to Absorb More Dietary FatA UC Irvine study shows intestinal fructose metabolism can reshape the gut microbiome and lacteals, increasing dietary fat absorption and linking sugar intake to obesity in a new mechanistic way.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-03Seed-Sized Injectable Could Transform Nerve TherapyResearchers at NYU Abu Dhabi and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi describe a seed-sized injectable device that wirelessly stimulates specific nerves, offering a less invasive option for chronic pain and movement disorders.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-023US Rabies Cases May Be Vastly Underreported, Study FindsA new analysis suggests the United States may be confirming only a fraction of fatal human rabies cases. Transplant-linked infections expose diagnostic gaps and point to needed surveillance upgrades.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-022How Chatty Bots Are Quietly Shaping Our Behavior and SpeechA theoretical study warns that frequent interactions with customer-service AI may push people toward more predictable, machine-friendly speech and behavior, a shift the authors call 'robotoid humanness'.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-022Cancer Protein BRAF: A New Target Against Chronic Nerve PainResearchers at MD Anderson identify BRAF, a protein linked to cancer, as a driver of neuropathic pain. Preclinical tests show BRAF and MEK inhibitors reduce pain sensitivity, pointing to potential drug repurposing.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-013JWST Reveals How Young Disks Lose Gas and TimelinesWebb observations of 72 young stars show planet-forming disks shed gas in stages: early magnetic jets give way to radiation-driven photoevaporation, narrowing the window for gas giant formation.
