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Scientists combine sky wide gamma ray data to refine tests of Einstein’s constant light speed.
A new study blends decades of gamma ray observations to explore whether light always keeps a constant speed across the universe.
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AI framework studies entire chemical profiles to spot signs of life in Martian samples with high accuracy.
AILifeTracer: New AI tool can help identify life in Martian samplesShy Cohen
Clinical trial and lab study suggest that black cumin seed may help lower cholesterol and slow fat cell development while keeping appetite steady.
HealthHuman clinical trials reveal anti-obesity and heart-protective effects of black cuminMac Oliveau
New 3D imaging shows that giant magnetofossils acted as ancient magnetic sensors, offering the earliest evidence of internal navigation in animals.
DiscoveriesMagnetofossil crystals reveal Earth’s first animal navigation systemJoshua Shavit
Colin Shaw and his Human Evolutionary EcoPhysiology research group investigate the effects of the environment on people's health.
HealthLife may be reshaping our bodies and brains faster than evolution can handleRebecca Shavit
Cygnus X is about 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, or the Swan.
SpaceFrench astronomers discover a glowing ‘diamond ring’ in spaceJoseph Shavit
Study identifies shingles vaccine, sildenafil, and riluzole as promising Alzheimer’s treatments.
HealthShingles vaccine proves most promising drug for prevention of Alzheimer’s diseaseJoseph Shavit
In northern Kenya, the quiet surface of Lake Turkana hides a deeper story.
Green ImpactNew study reveals the links between climate, earthquakes and human evolutionMac Oliveau
New research shows bumblebees can sense short and long flashes of light and use timing to guide foraging choices.
Green ImpactBumblebees use light to tell time, study findsRebecca Shavit
A new analysis of millions of radio galaxies suggests the solar system is racing through space much faster than predicted
SpaceOur solar system is moving through space 3x faster than expectedJoseph Shavit
A new study suggests that kissing emerged more than 21 million years ago among early apes and likely appeared in Neanderthals as well.
DiscoveriesScientists trace the origins of kissing back more than 21 million yearsJoshua Shavit
Sugar shield on pancreatic tumors reveals new path for immune-based treatment. Study authors Abdel-Mohsen and Saini in Abdel-Mohsen's lab.
DiscoveriesNew antibody restores immune system to fight pancreatic cancerJoseph Shavit
Prof. Leore Grosman and Dr. Laurent Davin, with the figurine.
DiscoveriesEarliest known human-animal figurine provides 12,000-year-old glimpse into prehistoric beliefsJoshua Shavit
The black features within this thin slice of rock are 2.5-billion-year-old microbial structures. This study suggests that the organic matter preserved within this complex microbial community may have been produced by photosynthetic microorganisms.
Green ImpactAI uncovers Earth’s earliest life from 3.3 billion years agoJoseph Shavit
New research shows aging can slow lung tumor growth and weaken cancer-driving mutations
HealthBreakthrough study finds that aging naturally protects against cancerJoseph Shavit
A new scientific review shows how radioactive waste might support large scale hydrogen production.
Green ImpactNuclear waste could fuel a clean energy revolution, study findsShy Cohen
A 20-year study in Bangladesh shows that when people switch from arsenic-contaminated wells to safer water, their risk of dying from cancer and heart disease can fall by half.
HealthFalling arsenic levels in drinking water linked to lower death ratesMac Oliveau