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Stressed out? Why mindfulness and meditation help us cope with the world
In a world fraught with anxiety, stress, and environmental and humanitarian disasters, people are looking for ways to cope. Many have turned to practices...
Smart skin patch detects infections in real time without batteries
A team of researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Spain, along with partners from the University of Porto, has created a...
Scientists discover new cause of dangerous diarrhea infections
Researchers at La Trobe University have made a major breakthrough in understanding how a harmful strain of E. coli bacteria causes severe gut infections.
The...
Heart failure may speed up mental decline, study finds
A new study suggests that heart failure doesn’t just affect the body—it can also cause the brain to age faster. The research, led by...
Why you should lie down when measuring blood pressure
Most of us are used to getting our blood pressure checked while sitting at the doctor’s office. But new research shows that this common...
This nutrient may help clear artery plaques and prevent heart disease
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide. One of the main problems that leads to it is a condition called atherosclerosis, where...
Study finds hidden cause of sudden cardiac arrest in type 2 diabetes
When we talk about keeping the heart healthy—especially for people living with type 2 diabetes—we often focus on the usual suspects: diet, exercise, and...
Study finds big cause of autism in the brain
Autism is a condition that begins early in life and affects how a person communicates, behaves, and interacts with others. It’s something people are...
Scientists find new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common brain condition that leads to memory loss and confusion in older people. It is the leading cause of...
Common blood pressure drug linked to bowel issues, study finds
Diverticulosis, a condition where small pouches form in the walls of the intestine, is especially common in older adults. Though often harmless, it can...
Cutting this nutrient in diet may help you live longer
A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health suggests that eating less of one particular nutrient...
Flu shot may help prevent stroke, study finds
A stroke is a dangerous condition that happens when blood can't reach the brain. It's like a traffic jam in your blood vessels—without blood...
Want to know how to survive in space ask a Tardigrade
The 2025 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, which took place from March 10–14 in The Woodlands, Texas, witnessed some very interesting proposals for space...
Scientists use humidity and affordable materials to pull carbon from the air
Researchers at Northwestern University have found a cheaper and more sustainable way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air by using changes in...
Scientists 3D-print two metals into one complex part
In a breakthrough that could change how we build everything from medical implants to heat exchangers, researchers at Penn State University have used 3D...
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Tiny programmable pixels could change the future of infrared technology
Imagine if self-driving cars couldn’t “see” people or objects around them, or if doctors lost an important tool for spotting early signs of cancer.
These...
Why printed organic solar cells lose power – and how to solve it
Organic solar cells—solar panels made from special carbon-based materials—offer an exciting future.
They’re lightweight, flexible, and can be made quickly and cheaply using printing techniques,...
Black hole found consuming its own history
One of the common misconceptions about black holes is that they devour not only matter, but also the history of that matter.
So when a...
Scientists 3D print color-changing materials for smart textiles
In a breakthrough for smart materials, scientists from several top institutions have developed a new 3D printing method to create color-changing materials that react...
Dark matter could make planets spin faster
Dark matter is a confounding concept that teeters on the leading edges of cosmology and physics.
We don't know what it is or how exactly...