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Wildfires Can Turn Safe Soil Minerals Into Toxic Chromium
New research from the University of Oregon reveals that intense wildfires can transform a harmless form of chromium in some …
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, …
Study: Smarter AI Explanations Help Doctors Read Cancer Scans
New research from Stevens Institute of Technology finds that artificial intelligence can sharpen doctors’ breast cancer image diagnoses — but …
Mammograms May Also Reveal Women’s Hidden Heart Disease Risk
New research suggests routine mammograms could do double duty, spotting not only breast cancer but also early warning signs of …
MIT’s Low-Heat Carbon Capture Method Could Cut Industry Costs
MIT chemical engineers have developed a low-heat carbon capture method that could make it cheaper and easier for factories to …
Scientists Pinpoint Enzyme That Fuels Treatment-Resistant Cancers
UC San Diego researchers have identified an enzyme that shatters chromosomes in cancer cells, driving rapid evolution and drug resistance …
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 …
Nighttime Brain Stimulation Helps Preserve Fading Memories in Mice
By boosting specific brain waves during sleep, Cornell scientists helped mice hold on to memories that would normally fade within …
Even Moderate Drinking Raises Cancer Risk, FAU Research Finds
A sweeping review from Florida Atlantic University finds that how often and how much people drink alcohol can significantly raise …
Blocking Collagen Signaling May Help Drugs Reach Pancreatic Tumors
A team in Japan has found a way to weaken the dense scar-like tissue that blocks drugs from reaching pancreatic …
AI
Study: Smarter AI Explanations Help Doctors Read Cancer Scans
New research from Stevens Institute of Technology finds that artificial intelligence can sharpen doctors’ breast cancer image diagnoses — but …
AI Gene-Mapping Method Reveals Hidden Drivers of Cancer
A new AI-powered gene-mapping method from the University of South Australia reveals that cancer is driven by networks of cooperating …
AI Helps Doctors Tell Brain Tumor Growth From Radiation Damage
A York University-led team has developed an AI method that reads advanced MRI scans to tell whether a brain lesion …
AI Tool From UNC Speeds Digitizing of Plant Collections Worldwide
A new UNC-Chapel Hill study shows that advanced AI can pinpoint where plant specimens were collected with near-human accuracy, slashing …
Most Patients Trust Doctors Over AI, but Welcome Cancer-Detecting Tech
New national surveys show Americans are wary of letting AI diagnose their illnesses alone but are optimistic about AI tools …
Career & Education
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, …
New Study Uncovers Effect of Admitting Impostor Feelings by Professors
New research from Colorado State University shows that professors who admit to feelings of impostor syndrome may be perceived as …
Climate & Sustainability
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 …
AI’s Energy Consumption Lower Than Expected, New Study Finds
Contrary to popular beliefs, a new study shows that artificial intelligence’s energy consumption has a negligible impact on global emissions, …
Using Fermentation Waste to Make Sustainable Fabric
A team led by Penn State researchers has developed a groundbreaking method to transform leftover yeast from brewing and pharmaceutical …
Can Bamboo Replace Plastic? Scientists Investigate Its Potential and Challenges
A new study investigates bamboo as a sustainable alternative to plastics, showcasing its environmental benefits and technological potential, while also …
Health & Wellness
Mammograms May Also Reveal Women’s Hidden Heart Disease Risk
New research suggests routine mammograms could do double duty, spotting not only breast cancer but also early warning signs of …
Even Moderate Drinking Raises Cancer Risk, FAU Research Finds
A sweeping review from Florida Atlantic University finds that how often and how much people drink alcohol can significantly raise …
Zebrafish Breakthrough Could Speed Up Norovirus Vaccines
Norovirus sickens millions and kills hundreds of thousands each year, yet vaccine development has lagged. A new zebrafish-based genetic system …
AI Gene-Mapping Method Reveals Hidden Drivers of Cancer
A new AI-powered gene-mapping method from the University of South Australia reveals that cancer is driven by networks of cooperating …
AI Helps Doctors Tell Brain Tumor Growth From Radiation Damage
A York University-led team has developed an AI method that reads advanced MRI scans to tell whether a brain lesion …
Lifestyle
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 …
Ex-Smokers Who Relapse May Just Be Tired of the Effort to Stay Smoke-Free, New Study Finds
A new study highlights that ex-smokers often relapse not due to cravings or lack of confidence, but because of exhaustion …
Quitting Smoking, Even Later in Life, Can Slow Cognitive Decline: New Study
A recent study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity reveals that quitting smoking, even later in life, slows cognitive decline …
People & Culture
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 …
New Study Reveals Ethnic Discrimination in Spain’s Top Online Marketplace
A study by Pompeu Fabra University reveals significant ethnic discrimination in Spain’s top online marketplace, where individuals with Arab and …
Gen Z Leading Dramatic Decline in Alcohol Consumption: New Study
Generation Z is drinking less alcohol than any previous generation in Australia, signaling a cultural shift that could lead to …
Science
Scientists Pinpoint Enzyme That Fuels Treatment-Resistant Cancers
UC San Diego researchers have identified an enzyme that shatters chromosomes in cancer cells, driving rapid evolution and drug resistance …
Nighttime Brain Stimulation Helps Preserve Fading Memories in Mice
By boosting specific brain waves during sleep, Cornell scientists helped mice hold on to memories that would normally fade within …
Blocking Collagen Signaling May Help Drugs Reach Pancreatic Tumors
A team in Japan has found a way to weaken the dense scar-like tissue that blocks drugs from reaching pancreatic …
Zebrafish Breakthrough Could Speed Up Norovirus Vaccines
Norovirus sickens millions and kills hundreds of thousands each year, yet vaccine development has lagged. A new zebrafish-based genetic system …
Brain Circuit Discovery May Point to New Way to Prevent Opioid Relapse
Washington State University researchers have pinpointed a brain circuit that appears to drive opioid relapse and found ways to quiet …
Technology
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 …
UBCO Engineers Develop New Device to Enhance Indoor Air Quality
UBC Okanagan researchers have unveiled a cutting-edge device to enhance indoor air quality by effectively removing airborne pathogens and reducing …
Innovative Sticker Transforms Your Drinking Cup Into a Health Sensor
Engineers at UC San Diego have developed an innovative sticker that can monitor vitamin C levels using fingertip sweat, offering …
Adaptive Music Technologies Boost Exercise Enjoyment, New Study Finds
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä have discovered that adaptive music technologies, which tailor rhythm and tempo to an individual’s …