Have you ever wondered if there's a way to make plastic disappear after it's no longer needed? Researchers at the University of California San Diego might have found an answer.
New research suggests that the number of Earth-like exoplanets hosting liquid water may be vastly underestimated, therefore greatly enhancing the possibility of discovering life.
The virus best known for causing cold sores may also change how the brain’s immune cells work. Researchers have found that as these cells shift toward fighting HSV-1, they reduce activity linked to their everyday protective duties. Could that shift help explain a possible connection between viral infections and Alzheimer’s disease?
Could a few words spoken into a smartphone contain clues to Type 2 diabetes? Researchers turned thousands of voice recordings into visual maps of sound and used AI to search for patterns. What they found expands the search for signs of the condition in everyday speech, but it’s not yet a smartphone diagnosis.
For a lot of people the thought of a needle is enough to cause anxiety. But what if something surprisingly simple could make the experience less painful? Researchers tested an unexpected approach during a common medical procedure, and their findings suggest that a small change could make a noticeable difference.
A snack here, a ready-meal there. Ultra-processed foods are woven into everyday life, often without much thought. However, new research suggests the question is not only whether these foods contain too much sugar, salt or fat. It may also be whether the way food is processed changes its relationship with the brain.
We’ve all experienced that post-workout mental clarity - that feeling of being a bit "sharper" after hitting the gym or going for a run. But what is actually happening inside our heads to cause that?
Research gives us an unprecedented look into the brain right after physical activity, and the findings might just change how you view a quick sweat session.
