Infant Formulas Exposed: New Research Finds Flaws in Health Claims
New research suggests that not all infant formulas are equally nutritious. Many baby formulas make grand promises. Numerous brands assert that they aid in brain…
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New Study Reveals the Lifelong Consequences of Childhood Respiratory Infections
According to recent research, early childhood exposure to lower respiratory tract infections is linked to an increased likelihood of dying from respiratory diseases in adulthood….
Time-Bending Experiment: Physicists Reveal Quantum Nature of Light in a New Dimension
Imperial physicists have recreated the famous double-slit experiment, which showed light behaving as particles and a wave, in time rather than space. In a groundbreaking…
New Study Finds That Greater Gender Equality Could Increase Life Expectancy
The world’s first study to examine the correlation between gender equality and life expectancy has revealed that both women and men live longer as gender…
Unlocking the Mind: Advanced Brain Imaging Reveals DMT Psychedelic’s Impact on Reality Perception
Scientists have gleaned new insights into how psychedelics alter conscious experience via their action on brain activity. In a study at Imperial College London, detailed…
The Far-Flung Origin of Life’s Building Blocks: Researchers Uncover “Completely Unexpected” Findings
Imperial College London researchers have discovered the probable distant origin of Earth’s volatile chemicals, some of which form the building blocks of life, through the…
Magma Charts a Shockingly Unexpected Course Beneath Volcanoes
Imperial College London researchers have observed magma taking an unexpected route beneath volcanoes, shedding light on the processes behind eruptions. The findings were based on…
New Study Alarms: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer & Death
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers from Imperial…
Contrary to Previous Assumptions: Forests Recovering From Logging Act as a Source of Carbon
According to a new study, tropical forests recovering from logging are sources of carbon for years afterward, contrary to previous assumptions. Tropical forests that are…
Do Boycotts and Buycotts Actually Have an Impact? A New Study Sheds Light
The political controversy surrounding Goya CEO’s political statements in 2020 has shed light on the question. The CEO of Goya, a well-known Latin food brand,…
Earth’s Most Unique Birds Face the Greatest Danger of Extinction
According to recent research, bird species with extreme or rare combinations of traits face the greatest danger of extinction. According to a new study performed…
Huge 285-Mile-Long River Discovered Beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet – Could Accelerate Ice Loss
An unexpected river under the Antarctic ice sheet affects the flow and melting of ice, potentially accelerating ice loss as the climate warms. New research…
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Possible Organic Compounds in Mars Crater Rocks
Rock samples from the Jezero crater analyzed by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover show evidence of liquid water and signatures that could be organic compounds. Analyses…
Erosion of Rocky Coastlines May Dramatically Accelerate Due to Sea Level Rise
Rocky coastlines could retreat more rapidly in the future due to accelerating sea level rise. This is especially concerning because rock coasts make up over…
Epigenetic Treatment Can Help the Spinal Cord Regenerate After Injury
Axon growth, regenerative signaling, and synaptic plasticity were all increased by gene activation. Currently, there are no effective therapies for spinal cord damage; physical therapy…
Potential Long-Term Treatment for Asthma Discovered
Rather than merely treating its symptoms, a new strategy targets one of asthma’s causes. Researchers from Aston University and Imperial College London have identified a…
Antarctic Glaciers Are Melting Away at the Fastest Rate in 5,500 Years
A study finds that two major glaciers in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) are losing ice at the fastest rate for at least 5,500…
“Life-Like” Lasers Can Self-Organize, Adapt, and Cooperate Like Living Systems
Self-organizing lasers could lead to new materials for sensing, computing, light sources, and displays by mimicking features of living systems. Although many artificial materials have…
