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Winter Wood Burning at Home Linked to Thousands of US Deaths
A new Northwestern University study shows that cozy winter fires come with a hidden cost: they are a major source …
USC Team Finds New Way to Target Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s
A USC research team has pinpointed potent new compounds that dial down a key driver of brain inflammation tied to …
Two Days of Oatmeal Cut LDL Cholesterol in Metabolic Syndrome Trial
A University of Bonn study suggests that eating mostly oatmeal for just two days can significantly lower harmful LDL cholesterol …
Climate Change Is Draining Monarch Butterflies’ Fuel Supply
A new University of Ottawa study shows that even a small rise in temperature can reduce the sugar content and …
Early Social Connection Program Helps Ease Student Loneliness
A new five-week program at Radboud University shows that helping students connect with each other early on can boost life …
New AI Tool Predicts Cancer Metastasis Risk With High Accuracy
University of Geneva researchers have built an AI tool that reads tumors’ gene activity to forecast whether cancer is likely …
AI Now Writes Nearly One-Third of New Code, Global Study Finds
A massive global analysis of GitHub activity shows generative AI is already writing close to one-third of new software functions …
Eye-Surgery Laser Tech Shows Promise for Ultra-Precise Brain Surgery
Scientists in Scotland have shown that a laser technology long used in eye surgery can slice soft tissue with extreme …
When Do We Want AI to Explain Itself? Dating Study Offers Clues
A study using a fictitious AI-driven dating site suggests people do not always want to peek inside the AI “black …
Study Finds AI Can Beat Average Human Creativity, but Not the Best
A new study comparing 100,000 people with top AI systems like GPT-4 finds that generative AI can now outscore the …
AI
New AI Tool Predicts Cancer Metastasis Risk With High Accuracy
University of Geneva researchers have built an AI tool that reads tumors’ gene activity to forecast whether cancer is likely …
AI Now Writes Nearly One-Third of New Code, Global Study Finds
A massive global analysis of GitHub activity shows generative AI is already writing close to one-third of new software functions …
When Do We Want AI to Explain Itself? Dating Study Offers Clues
A study using a fictitious AI-driven dating site suggests people do not always want to peek inside the AI “black …
Study Finds AI Can Beat Average Human Creativity, but Not the Best
A new study comparing 100,000 people with top AI systems like GPT-4 finds that generative AI can now outscore the …
Soft ‘Revoice’ Collar Helps Stroke Patients Speak Again
A new soft, washable collar called Revoice uses ultra-sensitive sensors and AI to turn a few mouthed words into full, …
Career & Education
What 2025 Research Revealed About the Future of Learning and Student Success
In 2025, research on education and human development offered new insights into how learning is changing and what actually helps …
How ChatGPT Is Quietly Reshaping Student Writing, Not Grades
A large study of nearly 5,000 student reports shows that writing has grown more polished, formal and upbeat since ChatGPT’s …
New Federal Loan Caps May Disrupt Medical Field: Harvard Study
A new study from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute reveals that upcoming federal loan caps could pose significant financial challenges …
College Students With Strong Sense of Belonging More Likely to Graduate in 4 Years
A new study led by Wake Forest University reveals that college students with a strong sense of belonging are significantly …
Noncredit Training at Community Colleges Can Increase Earnings: New Study
Community college noncredit training programs are proving valuable for job seekers, with participants experiencing earnings boosts and higher employment rates, …
Climate & Sustainability
New AI Model Flags Hidden Risks in Disinfected Drinking Water
Disinfecting drinking water saves lives, but it can also create hundreds of little-known chemical byproducts. A new AI model from …
2025 Sustainability & Climate Research: Scalable Solutions, Real-World Impact
In 2025, university researchers advanced sustainability and climate solutions across materials, energy, ecosystems and environmental health, laying the groundwork for …
Purple Grain Crops as Living Biosensors Could Transform Farming
A research team has engineered grasses to turn purple when they detect specific chemicals, creating living biosensors that could help …
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Tied to Billions in Infant Health Costs
A new University of Arizona-led study finds that PFAS contamination in drinking water harms infant health and carries at least …
Researchers Sound Alarm on Escalating Plastic Pollution Fueled by Climate Change
A new review from Imperial College London highlights how climate change exacerbates plastic pollution, urging global action to tackle these …
Health & Wellness
Two Days of Oatmeal Cut LDL Cholesterol in Metabolic Syndrome Trial
A University of Bonn study suggests that eating mostly oatmeal for just two days can significantly lower harmful LDL cholesterol …
New AI Tool Predicts Cancer Metastasis Risk With High Accuracy
University of Geneva researchers have built an AI tool that reads tumors’ gene activity to forecast whether cancer is likely …
New Blood Test Method May Predict Asthma Attacks Years Ahead
A new study suggests that measuring the balance of certain blood molecules could predict who is likely to have an …
Scientists Find Toxic Kidney Signal That Helps Explain Heart Deaths
More than half of people with chronic kidney disease die from heart problems. New research reveals a toxic signal from …
Simple Kidney Test Tool May Catch Disease Years Earlier
A massive Swedish study suggests that “normal” kidney test results can still hide early risk. A new web-based tool could …
Lifestyle
Scientists Propose First THC Unit Limits for Safer Cannabis Use
University of Bath psychologists have proposed the first evidence-based THC unit thresholds to guide safer cannabis use, echoing alcohol unit …
Indoor Tanning Makes Young Skin Genetically Decades Older
A new study from UCSF and Northwestern finds that indoor tanning leaves young adults’ skin genetically older than that of …
Vegan Diet Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 51%: New Study
A recent study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reveals that a low-fat vegan diet can slash greenhouse gas …
Cannabis Use Reduces Alcohol Consumption in the Short Term, New Study Shows
A Brown University-led study finds that cannabis use may lead to less alcohol consumption in the short term, supporting the “California …
Small Changes in Alcohol Intake Linked to Blood Pressure Swings
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlights that even minor reductions in alcohol …
People & Culture
New Tool Reveals Why Some People Embrace Political Debate
A new psychology tool from the University of Basel measures how far we will go to talk with people who …
Teen Drug Use in U.S. Stays Near Record Lows, Survey Finds
A major national survey shows most U.S. teens continue to avoid alcohol, nicotine and other drugs at historically high rates, …
New Study Links Parental Attitudes to College Binge Drinking
A Washington State University-led study has found a significant link between parental permissiveness toward drinking and increased binge drinking among …
Dating Advice From Researchers: Knowing What You Want Is Key
A new study by McGill University highlights the importance of “relationship clarity” in reducing loneliness and enhancing life satisfaction for …
New Study Reveals Why Consumers Are More Likely to Opt for Premium Products
A new study by Washington State University reveals that consumers are more inclined to opt for premium products when attributes …
Science
USC Team Finds New Way to Target Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s
A USC research team has pinpointed potent new compounds that dial down a key driver of brain inflammation tied to …
Eye-Surgery Laser Tech Shows Promise for Ultra-Precise Brain Surgery
Scientists in Scotland have shown that a laser technology long used in eye surgery can slice soft tissue with extreme …
Epstein-Barr Virus May Help Spark Multiple Sclerosis, Study Finds
A new study from the University of Basel reveals how Epstein-Barr virus can disable immune safeguards in the brain, allowing …
Cholera Bacterial Toxin Shows Promise Against Colorectal Cancer
A purified toxin from cholera bacteria slowed colorectal cancer growth in mice while sparing healthy tissue. The findings could inspire …
How a Common Virus and a Gene Variant Team Up to Trigger MS
A University of Zurich team has uncovered how a common virus and a specific genetic variant can jointly spark multiple …
Technology
Soft ‘Revoice’ Collar Helps Stroke Patients Speak Again
A new soft, washable collar called Revoice uses ultra-sensitive sensors and AI to turn a few mouthed words into full, …
New Ultrasound Tech Sharply Cuts False Positives in Breast Scans
A new ultrasound processing method from Johns Hopkins can distinguish fluid-filled cysts from potentially cancerous solid breast masses with near-perfect …
World’s Smallest Programmable Robots Could Transform Medicine
Barely visible to the naked eye, new penny-priced robots can swim, sense temperature and run tiny programs powered by light …
Tiny Chip Breakthrough Could Supercharge Quantum Computers
A team of engineers has built a hair-thin optical chip that can precisely control laser light using far less power, …
MIT Breakthrough Could Turn IV Antibody Infusions Into Simple Shots
MIT engineers have devised a way to pack antibody drugs into tiny, highly concentrated particles that can be pushed through …