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New research reveals that music affects study focus differently for each person, challenging one-size-fits-all advice.
Study finds music helps some students focus but distracts others, depending on personal engagement and preferences.
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Football fans’ bodies may tell a deeper story than the scoreboard. A Bielefeld University study is tracking heart rate, stress, movement and sleep during the 2026 World Cup
HealthWorld Cup Fever Study tracks how football viewing stress impacts fan’s bodiesAmyn Bhai
A newly discovered antibiotic from soil bacteria attacks microbes in a unique way, offering hope against drug-resistant infections.
HealthNew antibiotic manikomycin could help fight drug resistant superbugsMac Oliveau
A 52-study review found no clear strength or aerobic advantage for transgender women over cisgender women after hormone therapy.
DiscoveriesNew study finds no clear physical advantage for transgender women over cisgender women in sportsAmyn Bhai
A Nature Medicine correspondence warns digital medical training misses tacit learning needed for safe clinical skills.
AI2,000-year-old experiment tests virtual reality’s surgical training abilityShy Cohen
AI system Hetairos classifies 102 brain tumor subtypes from routine slides in minutes, offering faster support for diagnosis.
AINew AI system identifies 102 brain tumor types in minutes instead of weeksShy Cohen
Researchers analyzed more than 600,000 people to create the most detailed map yet of how genetic differences shape human metabolism, uncovering over 88,000 links between DNA and blood biomarkers.
HealthMassive blood study finds 88,000 new links between genes and metabolismMac Oliveau
ETH Zurich researchers say CPD10 slowed Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice by targeting harmful GRK2 protein aggregates.
HealthETH Zurich scientists developed a new drug to slow Alzheimer’s developmentMac Oliveau
Elecoglipron lowered HbA1c and body weight in a phase 2 trial, pointing to a simpler oral option for type 2 diabetes.
HealthNew oral diabetes pill sharply lowers blood sugar and body weight in phase 2 trialHannah Shavit-Weiner
Heeney has designed a fundamental new vaccine technology that could prevent future pandemics before they begin.
HealthUniversal coronavirus vaccine clears first human safety trialMac Oliveau
Researchers at Rice University developed a cytokine factory patch that continuously releases healing proteins into wounds, accelerating tissue repair in mice and pigs while activating key regeneration pathways.
HealthEngineered cells deliver healing signals directly into woundsMac Oliveau
BioCoach combines AI and biomechanics to give real-time exercise form feedback and explain mistakes during at-home workouts.
AIBioCoach uses AI and biomechanics to give real-time exercise feedback at homeAmyn Bhai
Caffeine may not shorten sleep, but EEG studies show it can reduce deep, restorative brain activity during the night.
HealthScientists reveal what caffeine actually does to your sleepMac Oliveau
Researchers developed a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously monitors fetal blood flow and may improve care for high-risk pregnancies.
HealthNew ultrasound sticker tracks fetal health in real timeMac Oliveau
This project was led by (from left to right): Dr. Marva Bergman, Dr. Eitan Moses, and Prof. Itamar Harel.
HealthA single gene may explain why some males live fast and die young
Researchers have created a living gel packed with skin cells that can be injected or 3D printed into grafts. The technology may help regenerate healthy skin and improve treatment for severe burns and chronic wounds.
HealthScientists 3D print living skin that helps grow blood vesselsShy Cohen
A global study using smartphones and wearable devices found that everyday physical activity improves mood and energy levels.
HealthMassive smartphone study finds everyday movement boosts mood and energyMac Oliveau