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50 updatesAncient farmers inadvertently bred 'warrior' wheat strains
New research reveals that early agricultural practices forced wheat to evolve aggressive, competitive traits to survive in crowded fields.
DNA study confirms humans settled Australia 60,000 years ago
A new genetic analysis confirms that human migration to the ancient continent of Sahul occurred 60,000 years ago, moving through at least two distinct maritime routes.
Public awareness gap hinders critical autism brain research
A new survey finds that while 92 percent of Americans support autism research, 70 percent are unaware that postmortem brain donation is required to make those scientific advancements possible.
Brain gas linked to rotten eggs may hold key to Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that a protein responsible for producing trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide is essential for maintaining memory and healthy brain function.
Scientists discover protein mechanism that silences weak genetic messages
Researchers at Kyoto University have identified a protein called DHX29 that acts as a quality control filter, suppressing inefficient genetic instructions within human cells.
Flinders University researchers develop nano-cage filter to trap forever chemicals
Scientists have engineered a molecular trap capable of removing 98% of short-chain PFAS from water supplies.
Spice combinations boost anti-inflammatory response by 100 times
Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science have discovered that mixing compounds from mint, eucalyptus, and chili peppers triggers an anti-inflammatory effect hundreds of times more powerful than individual ingredients.
Weight loss drugs and surgery share hidden muscle-loss trade-off
New research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reveals that both bariatric surgery and popular weight loss medications lead to significant fat reduction alongside a concerning, modest loss of lean muscle mass.
Drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry death
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' received a 15-year prison sentence Wednesday for her role in the fatal 2023 overdose of actor Matthew Perry.
Read moreUS and Iran begin two-week ceasefire as peace talks scheduled for Islamabad
A two-week ceasefire takes effect as diplomatic tensions rise over NATO's role and domestic opposition to the conflict.
Read moreNicolas Sarkozy denies Libyan funding in 2007 campaign appeal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy testified in court Tuesday, maintaining that no foreign Libyan funds were used to finance his successful 2007 presidential bid.
Read moreGreece to implement social media ban for children under 15
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that Greece will prohibit access to social media platforms for children under age 15 starting January 1, 2027.
Read moreDjibouti President Guelleh set for sixth term in lopsided election
As Djibouti heads to the polls, President Ismael Omar Guelleh faces little opposition in his bid to extend a 27-year rule over the strategically vital Horn of Africa nation.
Read moreGenetic study finds deep links between mental health and physical illness
A massive genomic analysis reveals that internalizing, neurodevelopmental, and substance-use psychiatric factors share significant genetic roots with a broad range of physical diseases.
Trump Administration Targets Brazil's Pix Payment System
The United States government has launched an investigation into Brazil’s state-run Pix payment system, citing concerns over its impact on global financial giants Visa and Mastercard.
Trump faces pushback from base on Truth Social following Iran ceasefire
Die-hard supporters are openly criticizing Donald Trump on his own social media platform as his claims of victory in the Iran conflict face widespread skepticism.
Read moreFamous 300-million-year-old octopus fossil debunked by high-tech scan
New synchrotron imaging has revealed that a celebrated prehistoric fossil, long held as the world's oldest octopus, is actually a distant relative of the modern nautilus.
Ten-day mindfulness program boosts sleep quality and heart rate variability
A study of 81 adults found that a short, app-based mindfulness intervention significantly improved sleep efficiency and physiological stress markers.
Study finds reproductive trade-offs in free-farrowing pig systems
A study of over 60,000 breeding records in Thailand shows that while free-farrowing systems improve welfare, they lead to lower farrowing rates and higher piglet mortality compared to traditional crates.
Innovative housing system shows promise for sow lactation performance
A study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science indicates that Maternity Ring housing for sows provides lactation performance comparable to traditional farrowing crates.
Genetic markers may predict success and side effects of weight loss drugs
Researchers have identified specific genetic variants that influence how well patients respond to GLP-1 receptor agonists and their likelihood of experiencing nausea or vomiting.
Indian court hands three life sentences to Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi
A special New Delhi court sentenced 64-year-old activist Aasiya Andrabi to three life terms, marking a significant escalation in the use of anti-terror laws against political dissenters in Kashmir.
Argentina’s lower house passes bill allowing mining in glacier regions
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies has approved a government-backed measure that permits mining operations in protected glacial and permafrost zones.
Upper middle class becomes largest income group in U.S.
A study from the American Enterprise Institute reveals that 31% of American households now fall into the upper middle class, a threefold increase since 1979.
Iran halts shipping in Strait of Hormuz as regional conflict intensifies
Iran has suspended oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an intense Israeli aerial campaign in Lebanon that saw hundreds killed in a single day.
Astronomers detect binary supermassive black holes in Markarian 501
An international research team has identified a pair of supermassive black holes orbiting each other at the heart of the galaxy Markarian 501, marking a potential final stage before a cosmic merger.
Vehicle exhaust and engine heat significantly raise urban temperatures
A new climate modeling study from The University of Manchester reveals that heat generated by cars and trucks contributes directly to higher city temperatures, exacerbating heatwaves and increasing cooling demands.
Study finds consistent gender gap in European meat consumption spanning 10,000 years
A comprehensive analysis of over 12,000 skeletal remains reveals that men have consistently held greater access to meat than women across Europe since the Neolithic era.
Brain hormone levels linked to heightened trauma response
New research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that high levels of estrogen in the hippocampus can increase the brain's vulnerability to long-term memory problems following traumatic events.
Dual-task exercise outperforms aerobics for ADHD symptom management
A study of 107 children found that exercise programs combining physical movement with cognitive challenges provide superior improvements in memory and impulse control compared to standard aerobic activity.
ChatGPT struggles to interpret scientific data in doctoral-level tests
A study from Harvard Medical School researchers reveals that while generative AI can mimic memorized knowledge, it fails significantly when asked to analyze raw scientific data and graphs.
Renowned wildlife cinematographer Doug Allan dies at 74
Doug Allan, the acclaimed cameraman celebrated for his work on landmark BBC series like The Blue Planet and Planet Earth, has died while trekking in Nepal.
Ketamine supplier sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry death
A federal judge sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for her role in distributing the ketamine that caused the 2023 death of actor Matthew Perry.
Pakistan brokers Iran ceasefire as Netanyahu faces criticism over war objectives
As Pakistan leads international mediation efforts to secure a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic scrutiny for failing to meet his primary war goals.
Gambia hires British prosecutor for Jammeh-era human rights trials
The Gambia has appointed British barrister Martin Hackett as its first special prosecutor to pursue criminal cases against those responsible for atrocities committed during the 22-year rule of former President Yahya Jammeh.
Artemis II astronauts head for the moon following Earth orbit check
The Artemis II crew has successfully transitioned from Earth orbit to a lunar trajectory, marking a major milestone in the mission to return humans to the moon.
Nigeria launches mass trial for 500 terrorism suspects
Nigerian authorities have opened a landmark mass trial in Abuja for over 500 individuals accused of supporting militant groups and fueling the nation's long-standing insurgency.
Cameroon confirms 16 nationals killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A leaked diplomatic note has forced the Cameroonian government to acknowledge that 16 of its citizens died while serving as military contractors for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war.
Autonomous walking robots could triple speed of Mars exploration
Researchers have successfully tested a semi-autonomous legged robot capable of identifying geological targets three times faster than traditional human-guided rovers.
Physicists link 2023 neutrino burst to exploding primordial black holes
Researchers at UMass Amherst suggest a record-breaking neutrino detected in 2023 was caused by the explosive death of a primordial black hole carrying a mysterious 'dark charge.'
New measurement method tracks quantum data loss in real time
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed a technique that monitors quantum data decay 100 times faster than previous methods.
Famous 300-million-year-old octopus fossil debunked as nautilus relative
Advanced synchrotron imaging has revealed that a celebrated prehistoric fossil, long considered the world's oldest octopus, is actually a distant relative of the nautilus.
New research challenges the myth of the 'perfect' running form
A study from Flinders University suggests that elite sprinters achieve world-class speed through individual movement patterns rather than following a standardized technical model.
New 22-meter crater confirms Moon remains an active target for space impacts
Researchers have identified a fresh 22-meter-wide impact crater on the Moon, proving the lunar surface continues to evolve through unexpected asteroid and comet collisions.
Scientists map the mechanism behind nature's proton highway
Researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute have identified a stable molecular structure that explains how phosphoric acid facilitates rapid charge transport in biological and technological systems.
Madagascar declares state of energy emergency as fuel shortages bite
The government has declared a two-week nationwide state of emergency to combat severe fuel shortages linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Yemeni teachers take multiple jobs as salaries collapse
A decade of war and economic instability has left Yemeni educators struggling to survive as the local currency's devaluation slashes their monthly earnings by more than half.
Researchers map brain circuitry using RNA barcodes
Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a high-resolution method to map neural connections by tagging individual neurons with unique molecular barcodes.
Johns Hopkins researchers identify master gene driving pancreatic cancer metastasis
Scientists have discovered that the KLF5 gene rewires how cancer cells function, fueling tumor spread through epigenetic changes rather than DNA mutations.
Midlife Vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia-related brain proteins
A study of nearly 800 adults found that individuals with higher vitamin D levels in their 30s and 40s exhibited lower concentrations of tau protein—a key biomarker for Alzheimer's—decades later.
