Researchers Discover Surprising Side Effect of Common Diabetes Drug
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…
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Billions at Stake: Climate Change’s Toll on Property Values
Landscapes worldwide are increasingly feeling the impacts of our rapidly changing climate, evident through heightened flood occurrences, ascending sea levels, severe weather events, prolonged droughts,…
Newly Discovered Brain Mechanism Linked to Anxiety, OCD
The surge in anxiety experienced in the wake of the pandemic remains unprecedented, yet the origin of anxiety-related disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD),…
“A Planet Within a Planet” – Seismologists Peer Into Earth’s Inner Core
Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered that Earth’s inner core is not a homogenous mass but a complex tapestry of different fabrics. The…
Microglia Mystique: Newly Discovered Brain Mechanism Linked to Anxiety and OCD
University of Utah Health scientists have discovered a key role of microglia, a minor brain cell type, in controlling anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD)…
Cancer and AI – Can ChatGPT Be Trusted?
A study published in the Journal of The National Cancer Institute Cancer Spectrum delved into the increasing use of chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) in…
The Thumping Thermometer of Yellowstone: Unique Pool Reveals Secrets of Hydrothermal System
The rhythmic beating of geysers at Doublet Pool provides insight into the changes in energy within the Yellowstone hydrothermal system. As throngs of people gather…
Climate Change vs. Forests: The Carbon Storage Showdown
Climate change may jeopardize forests’ carbon storage capacity and the effectiveness of carbon offset projects, according to a new study by University of Utah researchers….
Space Dust Shield: A Bold Solution to Combat Climate Change?
On a cold winter day, the warmth of the sun is welcome. Yet as humanity emits more and more greenhouse gases, the Earth’satmosphere traps more…
Decoding the Past – Scientists Uncover the Origin of Mysterious Giant Extinct Marine Reptile Graveyard
For many years, researchers have been studying a state park in Nevada, but despite their efforts, the reason for the high number of ichthyosaur deaths…
National Parks Are the Backbone of Conservation – Here How To Make Them Better
Corridors Between Western U.S. National Parks Would Greatly Increase the Persistence Time of Mammals National parks play a crucial role in conservation efforts, however, increasing…
“Profound Implications” – New Research Details the Microbial Origins of Type 1 Diabetes
A bacterial protein stimulates the reproduction of insulin-producing cells, pointing to a potential treatment. Nearly ten years ago, graduate student Jennifer Hampton Hill of the…
New Window Into Autism From Brain-Like Organoids Grown in a Dish
The structures are reminiscent of one wrinkle of a human brain at 15 to 19 weeks post-conception. Whatever you do, don’t call them “mini-brains,” say…
78% of Doctors Inflate Estimates of Medical Procedure Success
The success of multi-step medical procedures is often overestimated by doctors. Medical treatment is seldom simple, whether a woman is giving birth or a man…
Scientists Trace Earliest Cases of COVID-19 to Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China
An international team of scientists has determined that the earliest cases of COVID-19 in humans arose at a wholesale fish market in Wuhan China in…
Sea Corals Found To Be a Source of an Elusive “Anti-Cancer” Compound
Researchers find that sea corals are a source of a sought-after “anti-cancer” compound The ocean floor is riddled with mysteries, but scientists have just discovered…
With a Twist: New Composite Materials With Highly Tunable Electrical and Physical Properties
You’re probably familiar with moiré patterns, the large-scale interference patterns known in mathematics, physics, and art. They are created by overlaying one ruled opaque pattern…
Bringing Magma From Deep Underground Up to Our Feet – Just Add CO2
Mount Erebus, Antarctica’s only active volcano, shows how CO2 allows volcanoes to form persistent lava lakes at the surface. Antarctica has long been a land…
