New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI scans and machine learning, scientists found a clear link between unhealthy sleep patterns and accelerated brain aging. New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI …
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A free-floating planet has been seen devouring astonishing amounts of matter, hinting that stars and planets are more alike than we thought A free-floating planet has been seen devouring astonishing amounts of matter, hinting that stars and planets are more alike than we thought A free-floating planet has been seen devouring astonishing amounts of matter, hinting …
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A massive international study has shown that the experimental oral obesity drug orforglipron can help patients shed over 10% of their body weight, with nearly one in five losing 20% or more. Unlike most GLP-1 agonists that require injections, orforglipron comes as a once-daily pill, potentially making weight-loss treatment more accessible. A massive international study …
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Jane Goodall, who chronicled the social lives of chimps, has died, but she leaves a lasting legacy on how we view the natural world Jane Goodall, who chronicled the social lives of chimps, has died, but she leaves a lasting legacy on how we view the natural world Jane Goodall, who chronicled the social lives of …
How Jane Goodall changed the way we see animals – and the world Read More »
Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among …
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Swiss glaciers lost nearly 3% of their volume in 2025, following a snow-poor winter and scorching summer heatwaves. The melt has been so extreme that some glaciers lost more than two meters of ice thickness in a single season. Scientists caution that the decline is destabilizing mountains, raising risks of rock and ice avalanches. Long-term …
1,000 Swiss glaciers already gone, and the melting is speeding up Read More »
Æthelstan, crowned in 925, was the first true king of England but remains overshadowed by Alfred the Great and later rulers. A new biography highlights his military triumphs, legal innovations, and cultural patronage that shaped England’s identity. From the decisive Battle of Brunanburh to his reforms in governance and learning, Æthelstan’s legacy is finally being …
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Zeaxanthin, best known for eye health, has been found to boost the tumor-killing power of T cells. Researchers showed it strengthens T-cell receptors, enhances immune signaling, and improves the effects of immunotherapy. Found naturally in foods like spinach and peppers, it’s safe, accessible, and now a promising candidate for cancer treatment trials. Zeaxanthin, best known …
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Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By applying nanoscale selenium directly to rice plants, researchers dramatically improved nitrogen efficiency, boosted yields, and made grains more nutritious while reducing fertilizer use and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Rice, a …
A tiny mineral may hold the secret to feeding billions sustainably Read More »
Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of empathy for primates and the natural world Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of empathy for primates and the natural world Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of …
Jane Goodall, dogged advocate for the natural world, has died aged 91 Read More »