A new clinical trial led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London suggests that a single injection given every six months may significantly lower blood pressure over time. The findings, publi

Astronomers have captured one of the clearest views yet of a "reborn" black hole in action, revealing a dramatic outburst that has been compared to a "cosmic volcano" spreading across nearly one milli

A new study of Neanderthal remains from a cave in Belgium is shedding light on a disturbing aspect of prehistoric life. Researchers analyzing human bones from the Troisième caverne of Goyet (Belgium)

What influences how long we live, and how much of that is written in our genes? For many years, scientists believed genetics played only a modest role. Earlier estimates suggested that inherited facto

A declining sense of smell may be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, appearing even before noticeable memory problems. New research from scientists at DZNE and Ludwig-Maximilian

Chemists have achieved what many once considered impossible by stabilizing an extremely reactive molecule in water, confirming a 67-year-old theory about vitamin B1. The breakthrough not only resolves

Scientific fieldwork does not always go as planned. Researchers often set out with a clear goal, but sometimes the data leads them somewhere unexpected. That is exactly what happened during a Univers

Maintaining a healthy weight may depend not only on food choices but also on meal timing. A study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that two ha

The first-ever published research on Tinshemet Cave is changing how scientists understand the relationship between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Evidence from the site shows that these groups did mor

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have identified a naturally occurring molecule that appears to mimic some of the weight loss effects of semaglutide, the drug widely known as Ozempic. In animal studies

Light plays a major role in how plants grow, but scientists are still uncovering exactly how it works. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have now identified a previously unknown mechanism t

Gray whales are known for their long migration between food-rich Arctic waters and the warm lagoons of Baja Mexico. But as climate change alters ocean conditions, some whales are behaving in unexpecte

Living with other people may be subtly influencing your gut bacteria, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A study of small island birds found that individuals share more gut

Mitochondria are often called the power plants of the cell because they produce the energy cells need to function. To support this role, they carry their own genetic material, known as mitochondrial D

Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered a compound that specifically blocks the bacteria responsible for this dise

An international team of scientists has taken a closer look at how memory works in quantum systems and uncovered a surprising result. Their research shows that a quantum process can seem completely me

The Colorado River and its network of tributaries supply water to seven U.S. states and Mexico, supporting drinking water, farming, and hydropower. A large share of that water begins as snow in the mo

Bread has long been a dietary cornerstone, sustaining societies for generations. It is deeply woven into everyday life. But with obesity rates continuing to climb, researchers are beginning to questio

In the deserts of southeastern Arizona, a surprising scene unfolds outside the nests of small cone ants. Much larger harvester ants stand nearby with their serrated jaws open, appearing vulnerable. Bu

A new fossil discovery is bringing fresh insight into one of the most remarkable survival stories in Earth's history while also resolving a scientific mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades.

A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is reshaping a decades-old belief about the disappearance of Hawaiʻi's native waterbirds. Researchers report that there is no scientific evidence sh

Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers have made a significant advance in the effort to block Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a widespread infection that affects about 95% of people worldwide and is linked to

Scientists have reported a major experimental advance in understanding how some of the rarest elements in the universe are formed. These unusual atoms, known as p-nuclei, are proton-rich isotopes heav

At first glance, sea sponges seem almost too simple to be mysterious. They have no brain and no gut, and scientists have long believed they originated around 700 million years ago. Yet clear fossil e

For decades, physicists have been trying to answer a fundamental question: can electrons move like a perfectly smooth, frictionless fluid governed by a universal quantum value? Detecting this unusual

A team led by Specially Appointed Associate Professor Harrison B. Smith of the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the Institute of Science Tokyo and Specially Appointed Associate Professor Lana Si

"You want to stick your finger in a dinosaur brain?" asked Simba Srivastava. Inside a paleobiology lab lined with cabinets of ancient fossils, the Virginia Tech undergraduate held up a rough, pitted

The world's oceans may be playing a larger role in climate change than scientists once realized, quietly boosting global warming through processes that are only now coming into focus. A new study pub

A long-running scientific debate may finally be nearing its end. New research involving the University of Nebraska State Museum's Ashley Poust provides strong evidence that Nanotyrannus, often describ

Dr. David Schwimmer, a leading authority on the massive North American crocodilian genus Deinosuchus and a geology professor at Columbus State University, has helped bring a prehistoric giant back to

A study from the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that feeling mentally sharp can significantly boost how much you accomplish in a day. Researchers found that when people are thinking clearl

The 1987 Montreal Protocol is often described as the most successful environmental treaty ever created. It has led to a steady global phaseout of chemicals that once damaged the ozone layer and increa

Researchers have taken a major step toward understanding how black holes influence the universe by directly measuring the power of their jets. Using a network of radio telescopes spread across the glo

Scientists have uncovered new details about how bacteria share genes, including those that drive antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health threat. The findings come from researchers at t

A new study reveals that cities across the United States and Canada experienced a noticeable drop in ground vibrations during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. Researchers presented the findings

Out of more than 4,500 known planet-hosting stars, one surprising pattern stands out. While planets are expected to form around most stars and many stars exist in pairs, worlds that orbit both stars a