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From left, Iwona Driskell, scholarly assistant professor, Michela Ciccarelli, assistant professor, Sean Thompson, PhD graduate student, and Ryan Driskell, associate professor, pose for a photo while holding piglets at a farm near Garfield, Wash.
Scientists discovered a hidden skin structure forms after birth, not before, changing how aging and healing may be treated.
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New brain scans show infants can recognize object categories by 2 months, earlier than scientists once believed.
HealthInfant brains begin visual awareness as early as 2 months of ageHannah Shavit-Weiner
Study finds metformin users with diabetes had lower risk of developing vision-threatening macular degeneration.
HealthFDA-approved diabetes drug could treat common cause of blindnessRebecca Shavit
A 220 PeV neutrino may have come from an exploding primordial black hole with a hidden “dark charge,” researchers report.
SpaceRecord-breaking neutrino points to exploding primordial black holeJoseph Shavit
UCLA and UCSF map genes that control tau buildup, revealing a tau-tagging complex and a stress-linked tau fragment.
HealthNew study reveals why some brain cells resist Alzheimer’s and dementiaMac Oliveau
A sweeping global study shows plastic pollution threatens ocean life in complex and often hidden ways.
Green ImpactScientists reveal the hidden dangers of plastic pollution to marine lifeRebecca Shavit
A randomized trial found that 150 minutes a week of aerobic exercise helped midlife adults show a younger-looking brain on MRI after 12 months.
HealthMidlife workouts could push brain aging in a younger directionMac Oliveau
Equipped with GPS watches and portable cameras, the ice fishers headed out onto the lake. They recorded their routes, movements, catches, and the start and end of each fishing attempt.
HealthWhat ice fishing can teach you about human decision-makingAmyn Bhai
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers develop light-activated nanoparticles that target tumors, heat cancer cells, and spare healthy tissue.
HealthScientists create light-activated nanoparticles that safely eradicate tumors and cancer cellsHannah Shavit-Weiner
New research shows salty ice on Jupiter’s moon Europa may sink, carrying nutrients to its hidden ocean and boosting life prospects.
SpaceSalty ice may hold the key to life on Jupiter’s moon EuropaJoseph Shavit
Researchers analyzing 4.3 billion dipeptides say tiny protein pairs hold clues to how the genetic code formed and expanded over time.
HealthTiny protein pair discovery could reveal how the genetic code first beganJoshua Shavit
Astronomers detect the largest sulfur-bearing molecule in space, revealing early chemistry linked to life’s origins.
SpaceLargest sulfur-bearing molecule ever found in space links interstellar chemistry to lifeJoshua Shavit
Research using zebrafish shows how environmental changes can improve social behavior in autism spectrum disorders.
HealthZebrafish reveal how environment influences social behavior in autismHannah Shavit-Weiner
Brenner recently returned to the hospital with his surgeon, Dr. Anil S. Ranawat, to donate custom-designed LEGO kits to pediatric patients.
Good NewsTeen athlete turns devastating knee injury into LEGO donations for young patientsAmyn Bhai
A University of Michigan team built AI digital twins that estimate tumor metabolism in glioma, helping predict diet and drug response.
HealthAI-built ‘digital twin’ helps doctors precisely target glioma cancerShy Cohen
A 60-meter asteroid may hit the Moon in 2032; models predict a bright flash, moonquake, and possible meteor surge.
SpaceLunar asteroid strike in 2032 could trigger moonquakes and meteor storms on EarthJoseph Shavit
Study shows a short oat-based diet lowers LDL cholesterol by reshaping gut bacteria.
HealthTwo day oat-based diet significantly lowers bad cholesterol, study findsMac Oliveau