Astronomers have for the first time seen the birth of a magnetar—a highly magnetized, spinning neutron star—and confirmed that it's the power source behind some of the brightest exploding stars in the cosmos. The finding corroborates a theory proposed by a UC…
Three cases became six, then 10, then 12. Here's an inside look at what's been happening to track exposures, test residents and persuade people to quarantine.
Problems with sleep often show up much earlier than more recognizable symptoms in people who develop Alzheimer's disease, but why? A new study offers a major clue, tied to the toxic build-up of tau protein in the brain that accompanies Alzheimer's.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and supplement that supports bone health and the immune system. Supplements like magnesium or calcium shouldn't be taken with it.
Ageing reprograms the evolutionary trajectory of KRAS-driven lung adenocarcinoma, limiting primary tumour growth while promoting metastatic dissemination through epigenetic activation of the integrated stress response, and a therapeutic opportunity in older p…
I spoke with board-certified dermatologists to get their favorite products for treating redness and rosacea, and insights on building a redness-reducing routine.
An unexpected signal in several major dairy studies suggested that people who ate more ice cream sometimes had a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a result scientists did not expect, and still cannot fully explain.
New research published in the International Journal of Sexual Health provides evidence that pain during sex is common for all genders. The study suggests traditional gender roles keep people from communicating, highlighting a need for better sexual communicat…
A woman's rare condition made it unlikely for her to conceive without reproductive assistance, but in her case, she eventually bore a child without fertility treatment. .
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
The study found that higher ultra-processed food intake at age three years was associated with adverse behavioural and emotional symptoms at age five years.
COVID vaccines saved millions of lives, but months into the rollout, a small number of people began developing dangerous blood clots in unusual parts of the body.
A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future socioeconomic status is largely driven by their genes, rather than shared family environments or random life events.
Researchers found that black ginseng extract may help counter inflammation-driven skin aging by influencing molecular pathways linked to collagen degradation.
The COSMOS trial found that a daily multivitamin delayed biological aging by 2.7 to 5.1 months, and that this effect was more apparent in older adults who are already experiencing accelerated aging.
For decades, scientists suspected the Sahara wasn’t always as dry as it is today. Now, evidence preserved deep underground inside an ancient cave is finally providing answers.
Sunday night, around 7:00 PM local time, a bright fireball streaked across the western German sky, exploded, and rained chunks of space rock down on the region around Koblenz. One of the largest kn…
Pushed down to a certain scale, the laws of physics seem to fall apart. Astrid Eichhorn, a leader in an area of study called asymptotic safety, thinks we just need to push a little further.
Planets drifting unmoored through interstellar space, with no star to call home, may still have moons that are warm enough to support life, a new study has found.
A long-running debate about the Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea has finally been resolved. Scientists now confirm it formed when a roughly 160-meter asteroid struck the seabed about 43–46 million years ago. New seismic imaging and rare shocked minerals…
Lake Unter-See in Antarctica, sealed beneath thick ice, contains unusually high levels of dissolved oxygen and cone-shaped microbial reefs resembling some of Earth’s oldest fossils.
March may be the best time to see the northern lights due to a phenomenon known as the Russell-McPherron effect. Here's what to know so you can see the best views of the aurora borealis this month.
For almost a century, psychology and neuroscience researchers have been trying to understand the processes via which humans and other animals acquire new skills or learn to deal with specific situations. One well-known and widely documented type of learning o…
A 65-year-old personal trainer shares the three exercises she does every day to stay strong, mobile and independent – and why they’re key for healthy ageing.
What helped set up Daniel Jones' payday? Where will Maxx Crosby play next? Eric Edholm runs through winners and losers following three days of free agent activity.
Rory McIlroy says he hopes to be able to defend his Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass after withdrawing from a tournament through injury last week.
Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta's Wednesday press conference focused on the team's decision to back out of a trade with the Raiders for Maxx Crosby and subsequent move to sign Trey Hendrickson, but it wasn't the only topic.
And we're off. The team has agreed to add outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, linebacker Devin Lloyd, quarterback Kenny Pickett, center Luke Fortner, and tackle Stone Forsythe.
One of the seven members of the Iranian soccer team granted refuge in Australia has changed her mind, forcing Australian officials to hurriedly move the other six women after she divulged their secret location to the Iranian embassy, the government in Canberr…