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Great apes show stable cognitive differences, raising new questions about how ape intelligence is structured.
Great apes vary widely in cognition, and those differences may reshape how scientists study intelligence.
Hannah Shavit-Weinerupda
A new paper argues that minimum exercise and protein advice may fall short of what people need for healthy ageing and independence.
Health‘Gym bros’ may have been right all along — should we all be eating more protein?Mac Oliveau
Dr. Marc Slutzky and study co-author Cynthia Gorski watch a lab member demo playing the video game in the lab.
HealthRetro video game therapy helps stroke survivors regain arm movementRebecca Shavit
Flatworms use newly identified ruptoblasts, exploding cells triggered by activin, to kill bacteria and reject foreign tissue.
HealthScientists discover ‘explosive’ new immune cell typeMac Oliveau
A new study suggests adding a daily glass of fruit juice may improve mental wellbeing while helping people meet nutrition goals.
HealthDaily fruit juice linked to improved mental wellbeingMac Oliveau
A review of 22 studies found that naturally occurring trans fats in milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt do not increase the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, highlighting important differences from industrial trans fats.
DiscoveriesWhat dairy trans fats really mean for your heart healthHannah Shavit-Weiner
Dr. Matthew Willsey (middle) secures the Connexus BCI after implantation.
HealthDoctors implant first wireless brain-computer device designed to restore communicationMac Oliveau
Ancient DNA shows plague killed Siberian hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago, before cities and flea-borne epidemics.
HealthPlague was killing hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago, long before citiesHannah Shavit-Weiner
Shingrix was linked to lower dementia risk over four years in older adults after skilled nursing facility admission.
HealthShingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk, study findsMac Oliveau
New review says cow’s milk may support bones and nutrient absorption better than many plant-based alternatives.
HealthDairy or plant-based: which type of milk provides the most health benefitsRebecca Shavit
Real-world data found tirzepatide led to greater weight loss than semaglutide, with major differences in who responded best.
HealthTirzepatide vs Semaglutide: Which is more effective in the real world?Mac Oliveau
New research reveals that music affects study focus differently for each person, challenging one-size-fits-all advice.
DiscoveriesDoes music help you study? That may depend on youMac Oliveau
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