Read More Scince News Nature Scientific 2 months ago Glowing Sugars Reveal How Ocean Microbes Store Carbon A novel fluorescent glycan probe lights up when marine sugars are digested, revealing which microbes consume complex polysaccharides and how that controls carbon storage and export in the ocean.
Read More Scince News Nature 2 months ago Antarctica Nears Tipping Points: Collapse, Sea Rise Loom New research warns Antarctica is approaching interconnected tipping points that could trigger irreversible ice loss, ocean circulation collapse and major sea-level rise unless emissions fall rapidly.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Processed Hard Fats May Not Raise Heart Risk, Study Says A randomized crossover trial finds interesterified fats rich in palmitic or stearic acid do not worsen short-term heart disease risk markers when consumed at typical dietary levels, offering nuance for processed-fat policy.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Common Cholesterol Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk, Study A genetic study of over one million people finds that variants mimicking cholesterol-lowering drugs are linked to reduced dementia risk, suggesting lipid pathways could be key to long-term brain health.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago How Ancient Lead Exposure Shaped Human Brain Evolution Interdisciplinary research reveals repeated lead exposure in hominids for over two million years. Fossil teeth, brain organoids and genetic analysis suggest lead may have shaped brain development, language-related genes and evolutionary differences with Neanderthals.
Read More Scince News 2 months ago What Americans Fear Most: Corruption Tops the List Chapman University's annual fear survey finds government corruption is Americans' top worry, followed by illness, economic collapse, and cyber threats. Explore the data, psychological context, and why perception diverges from risk.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Common Solvent in Air Linked to Higher Parkinson’s Risk A nationwide study links outdoor exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE), a common industrial solvent, with a roughly 10% higher Parkinson’s risk in older adults, highlighting environmental factors in neurodegenerative disease.
Read More Scince News Space 2 months ago Why Earth's Magnetosphere Carries the Wrong Charge Explained New satellite data and MHD simulations reveal a surprising charge reversal across Earth's magnetosphere: the morning sector is often negative and the evening sector positive in the equatorial plane, reshaping space weather models.
Read More Scince News Space 2 months ago Titan's Ice Breaks Chemistry Rules: Cyanide Co-crystals New research finds hydrogen cyanide can form stable co-crystals with methane and ethane on Titan, challenging the polar/nonpolar rule and reshaping ideas about prebiotic chemistry on the icy moon.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Blood Clues: Detecting MS Years Before Symptoms Now UCSF researchers mapped a multiyear preclinical timeline for multiple sclerosis by analyzing 5,000+ blood proteins. Key early markers include MOG and IL-3, suggesting MS begins years before symptoms and opening the door to predictive blood tests.
Read More Scince News Space 2 months ago Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks in Moonless Sky - Oct 21 The Orionid meteor shower peaks on the night of Oct. 21 under a new Moon. Expect fast, bright meteors from debris left by Halley's Comet — best viewing after midnight toward Orion.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Nanoplastics in the Brain: A Hidden Factor in Dementia Scientists have found nanoplastic particles in human brains and report higher levels in people with dementia. This discovery reframes how researchers study Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and neurodegeneration.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Fatty Acid Therapy Restores Age-Related Vision in Mice UC Irvine researchers found that injecting a specific very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid into aged mice reversed visual decline and molecular signs of retinal aging, offering a potential new approach to prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Read More Scince News Space 2 months ago Moon Radio Telescopes Could Expose Dark Matter Soon Japanese simulations show the faint 21-cm radio glow from the Universe's Dark Ages could reveal dark matter properties. Lunar far-side radio telescopes may be the ideal way to detect this tiny signal.
Read More Scince News Space 2 months ago How CO2 Ice Blocks Carve Strange Gullies on Mars Today Lab experiments show CO2 ice blocks can burrow through Martian sand via rapid sublimation, carving gullies that mimic biological traces. The discovery reshapes how scientists interpret dune gullies and seasonal erosion on Mars.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Rapid Tooth Loss in Elders Signals Higher Death Risk A large new study links faster tooth loss in older adults to higher mortality risk, suggesting dental decline can indicate underlying systemic problems and that regular dental care may reveal broader health issues.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Rare Infant Diabetes Traced to TMEM167A Gene Mutation Researchers identify TMEM167A as a new genetic cause of a rare neonatal diabetes syndrome. Stem-cell models show the mutation blocks insulin release and kills beta cells, linking this rare disorder to broader diabetes mechanisms.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Could Gut Methane Increase How Many Calories You Absorb? Research from Arizona State University shows methane-producing gut microbes can boost calorie extraction from high-fiber foods, revealing how microbiome composition may shape individual responses to diet and personalized nutrition.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Your Zip Code Predicts Dementia Risk — Brain Scan Evidence Wake Forest research shows neighborhood disadvantage measured by ZIP code correlates with brain changes linked to dementia. Findings highlight environmental injustice, social determinants, and policy implications for brain health.
Read More Scince News Health 2 months ago Hidden Lead in Popular Protein Powders: What to Know Independent tests reveal many popular protein powders contain lead above California's safety benchmark. Learn which products were flagged, why lead matters, and practical steps to reduce exposure.
