Selective Destruction – Scientists Propose New Theory of Aging
A new editorial paper published in the journal Aging argues that in multicellular organisms, neighboring cells are in constant competition. The underlying reasons for aging…
A new editorial paper published in the journal Aging argues that in multicellular organisms, neighboring cells are in constant competition. The underlying reasons for aging…
A study reveals European starlings are not just advanced vocal learners but also adept problem solvers, suggesting a co-evolution of vocal learning, cognitive abilities, and…
Some floods are so severe they rarely strike more than once a century, but rising seas could threaten coastal communities with yearly extreme floods by…
Diabetes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering muscle function. However, a widely used diabetes drug that controls blood sugar…
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx will release an asteroid sample capsule this September, aiming for a landing in the Great Salt Lake Desert, with teams ready to address…
Household cleaning products contain hazardous VOCs, posing health risks and contributing to air pollution. Green and fragrance-free products are safer alternatives. A peer-reviewed study by…
Tobacco-owned food brands in the U.S. have been linked to the promotion of addictive, unhealthy foods, leading to prevalent health issues like obesity. Many of…
Scientists analyzing geological samples from Scotland’s Ythan Estuary have pinpointed a melting ice sheet as the likely trigger of a major climate-change event just over…
SARS-CoV-2 lineage EG.5.1 has an advantage at evading neutralizing antibodies. When vaccinated or infected, our immune system creates antibodies that target the spike protein of…
Uncovering the mechanisms of memory could pave the way for innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s and various other neurological conditions. Researchers from the University of Colorado…
Scientists now possess a mathematical model that closely mirrors the way the human brain interprets visual data. Researchers have confirmed that human brains are naturally…
June, July, and August were 0.23°C (0.41°F) warmer than any other summer in NASA’s record. The summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since global records…
The “Hubble Tension” denotes the difference between the observed and expected expansion rate of the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope refines measurements previously made…
Daily step counts necessary for health benefits may be less than what was believed earlier, suggests the largest examination on this topic to date. The…
A promising new therapy for depression has demonstrated initial results that suggest it may be both more effective and cost-efficient than the current gold standard,…
Among more than 50,000 COVID-19 Citizen Science Study participants, around a quarter of users of both tobacco and cannabis experienced anxiety or depression – almost…
Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index, finds a new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and…
Queen’s researchers lead the discovery of two potential polar ring galaxies. A group of international astronomers, including researchers from Queen’s University, has identified two potential…