Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-142Widely Used Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Lower Dementia RiskA large Hong Kong study finds that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, common osteoporosis drugs, are linked to lower Alzheimer’s and dementia risk in older adults. Findings prompt calls for trials.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-142Why a Tiny Red Crescent on Your Nail Can Signal DiseaseRed crescents at the base of fingernails—lunulae—can signal underlying health problems from heart and liver disease to autoimmune disorders. A Rutgers review urges clinicians to check the sign and follow up with targeted tests.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-133Children of Centenarians Live Longer, Healthier LivesA pooled analysis of three large studies finds that adults with a centenarian parent have lower risks of death, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, suggesting inherited factors that delay some age-related illnesses.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-132Even Dim Light in Bedrooms Is Linked to Heart DamageA new large-scale study finds that even low levels of nighttime light—like phone screens or moonlight—are associated with structural changes in the heart. Simple bedroom-darkening steps may reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-123The Universe Still Has Fuel but Makes Fewer Stars TodayNew FAST and DESI observations show the Universe retains abundant neutral hydrogen while star formation has dropped sharply, suggesting a slowdown in converting HI to molecular gas and reshaping galaxy evolution models.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-124Neptune's Inner Moons Reveal Signs of Ancient CataclysmNew Webb telescope spectra reveal clay minerals on Neptune’s small moons, suggesting ancient icy worlds were shattered and redeposited. These fragments expose deep interior chemistry once hidden beneath ice.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-113Tumor Bacteria + Vitamin B2 Unlock Lung Cancer ImmunityJohns Hopkins researchers found that tumor-resident bacteria plus a vitamin B2 metabolite boost MR1 expression and activate MAIT cells, pointing to a potential new lung cancer immunotherapy strategy.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-112Black Hole Winds Pack 100x More Power Than ExpectedXRISM observations of quasar H1821+643 reveal supermassive black hole winds stirring hot gas across roughly 300,000 light-years and carrying about 100 times more energy than previously estimated, reshaping models of cosmic feedback.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-102Simulations Suggest Earth-like Worlds Often Form NaturallyNew simulations starting from randomized disks suggest Earth-sized planets near one astronomical unit emerge naturally, reshaping how we search for terrestrial exoplanets and assess their habitability.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-103Lava Worlds Reveal a Hidden Zone That Protects AtmospheresStanford researchers propose a new "cosmic sandbar" regime where lava-covered super-Earths can outgas fast enough to balance stellar-driven atmospheric loss, explaining unexpected thick atmospheres on some hot rocky exoplanets.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-102Processed Meat Tied to Gastric and Esophageal Cancer RiskA large international study links processed meat consumption to higher risks of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinomas. The research highlights plausible mechanisms and calls for further investigation and dietary caution.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-082Blocking an Immune Signal Reverses Aging Signs in MiceStanford-led research shows that reducing EP2 signaling in tissue-resident macrophages helps clear senescent neutrophils and reverses multiple age-related declines in mice, suggesting a potential path to healthier aging.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-073Lab-Grown Bone and Lung Reveal How Cancer ColonizesA Columbia team built a multi-organ human tissue chip that reproduces how circulating breast cancer cells exit blood vessels and colonize bone and lung. The platform reveals organ-specific invasion and pre-metastatic conditioning.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-072Genetic Split: Evidence Type 1 Diabetes May Be Two DiseasesA large international GWAS suggests type 1 diabetes may hide two genetic subtypes tied to HLA-DR3 and HLA-DR4, implicating different immune pathways and pointing to more personalized treatments and trials.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-072Hidden Fibroblasts Help Lung Tumors Hide from ImmunityResearchers identify CHL1-expressing fibroblasts that recruit regulatory T cells to lung tumors, creating an immune-suppressive border. Blocking CXCL9 restores immune attack in mice and correlates with patient outcomes.
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 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.
