Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-30How Practice Rewires the Brain to Enable True MultitaskingGeorgetown researchers show that intense practice can shift learned skills from the prefrontal to temporal cortex, freeing executive resources and enabling true multitasking—insights with implications for habit control and AI.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-30China Quietly Overtakes US in Key Space TechnologiesA Washington think tank warns China has overtaken the US in several space technologies—from global navigation and satellite imaging to anti-satellite capabilities—driven by state-backed commercial growth.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-29Swiss Breakthrough: Pixels That See and Display at OnceETH Zurich scientists have built nanophotonic 'two-sided' pixels that can simultaneously display and sense light by converting it to surface waves. Early demos use lasers; privacy and scaling remain open questions.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-29How Sugary Gum Temporarily Lowers Blood Pressure in TestsA King's College London study found that chewing sugary gum after nitrate-rich vegetables temporarily increases saliva nitrite and slightly lowers blood pressure, suggesting oral chemistry can shape dietary nitrate benefits.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-28Blocking a Glycine Transporter Restores NMDA FunctionScientists used antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit SLC6A20, restoring NMDA receptor activity in autism-linked mouse models and human cortical organoids—an approach that may correct synaptic signaling without major side effects.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-27A Hidden Starburst Galaxy: Shadow Blaster and NeutrinosA high-energy neutrino traced to the distant, dust-shrouded galaxy JCMT0402−0424 — nicknamed Shadow Blaster — suggests compact starbursts, not just black holes, may produce a substantial share of cosmic neutrinos.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-25Interstellar Comet 3I - ATLAS Overflowing with MethanolALMA observations reveal interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is exceptionally rich in methanol. The molecule originates from both the nucleus and icy coma grains, offering clues about formation conditions in another star system.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-25Believing Works: 'Fake' Pills Improved Memory, StrengthA Milan study finds that older adults who knowingly took placebo pills for three weeks showed measurable gains in memory, physical performance, and reduced stress—suggesting transparent placebos may aid healthy aging.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-242How a 3.02-Billion-Year Impact Rewrote Earth's Crater RecordScientists have dated the North Pole Dome (Miralga) impact structure in Western Australia to about 3.02 billion years using uranium‑lead dating of zircon and apatite, making it Earth's oldest confirmed crater and offering new insights into Archean impacts and early environments.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-242Shingles Vaccine Tied to 24% Lower Dementia Risk in StudyA Brown University analysis of over 509,000 nursing home residents found Shingrix vaccination was associated with a 24% lower dementia incidence over four years. The observational study suggests vaccines might protect brain health but calls for further research.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-24Why Blood Type B May Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk: New ReviewA large umbrella review finds a modest but robust link between blood type B and a 28% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, after reanalyzing 51 systematic reviews and 270 proposed blood-group associations.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-23What New Research Really Says About Collagen Use TodayA review of 113 trials finds modest benefits of collagen supplements for skin hydration, joint pain and muscle health, but inconsistent methods, varied products and low-quality studies leave many questions unanswered.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-23Macrophages Filmed Devouring Live Melanoma Cells in ActionGarvan Institute researchers filmed CD169-positive macrophages engulfing live melanoma cells, revealing a tumor-containment role that could help convert ‘cold’ tumors and broaden immunotherapy options.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-22Daily Probiotics May Ease Depression in Older AdultsA small randomized trial in India found that older adults on antidepressants who took a daily probiotic (L. helveticus and B. longum) showed greater reductions in depression and anxiety and increases in BDNF, though cognitive gains and quality-of-life measures were unchanged.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-22China Alleges Spies Use Turtles and Fish to Steal Ocean DataChina has accused foreign intelligence agencies of using turtles and fish as sensor platforms to steal oceanographic data—claims that mix technical possibility, historical precedents, and geopolitical signaling about maritime security.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-22Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Moves Closer to U.S. ApprovalModerna's mFlusiva, the first mRNA influenza vaccine, earned unanimous support from an FDA advisory panel after trials showed reduced infections and stronger responses in older adults, despite higher short-term side effects.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-21Deadly Plague Struck Hunter-Gatherers 5,500 Years AgoAncient DNA from Lake Baikal burials reveals Yersinia pestis killed hunter-gatherer communities 5,500 years ago. The strains lacked flea-adaptive genes but carried a potent toxin, reshaping ideas about plague origins.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-21Why NASA Chose Relativity Space for the 2028 Mars MissionNASA awarded Relativity Space the 2028 contract to launch the Aeolus atmospheric payload to Mars. Aeolus will map winds, dust and temperature to improve landing safety and guide spacecraft design for crewed missions.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-21NASA’s ERNEST Rover: Ten Times Faster, Battle‑HardenedNASA's ERNEST rover prototype blends advanced suspension, four‑wheel steering and reinforcement‑learning autonomy to achieve speeds near 1 km/h—about ten times faster than recent rovers—aiming to transform lunar and Martian exploration.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-06-21Your Eyes May Reveal Alzheimer's Risk Years Ahead TodayNew research shows retinal photographs analyzed with AI can reveal subtle vascular and neural signs linked to higher Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms, suggesting routine eye scans might help flag at-risk individuals.
