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New research shows smartphone memory tests can detect early cognitive decline within months, offering a faster, more accessible tool for Alzheimer’s monitoring.
Smartphone tests can detect early memory decline in months, offering a faster way to track Alzheimer’s progression.
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This illustration depicts the Sun-like star TOI-791 and two giant planets that NASA's TESS space telescope discovered in its orbit. These planets, designated TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, are roughly the size of Jupiter
SpaceNASA discovers the ‘puffiest’ two planets in our universeJoseph Shavit
This composite infrared image of Saturn’s moon Titan was captured by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft during its T-114 flyby on November 13, 2015.
SpaceJWST spots the same unexplained chemical signal on Titan and PlutoJoshua Shavit
A conceptual graphic shows how growth factors BMP2 and FGF2 are applied to the injury site to stimulate tissue regeneration, highlighting new research into restoring damaged digits.
HealthTexas A&M study finds humans may have hidden regenerative powersHannah Shavit-Weiner
A new analysis suggests a ring wormhole could, in theory, form closed timelike curves under the right gravitational conditions.
SpaceWormholes may enable time travel, astrophysicists findJoseph Shavit
Researchers discover new algae species in Japan’s deep waters, revealing unique ecosystems and the hidden role of rhodoliths in marine life.
DiscoveriesPink ‘living rocks’ reveal hidden ecosystem beneath Japan’s coastJoshua Shavit
Funded AI startups suggest office, data, and tech jobs may face AI pressure before high-stakes professions do.
AIStartup-based AI index predicts which jobs AI will change firstShy Cohen
Gut fungi in infancy may help explain why some children develop eczema, food allergies, or asthma later.
HealthTiny gut fungi could be the key to treating Asthma worldwideMac Oliveau
Study finds published pterosaur wing reconstructions may miss much of the group’s true shape and flight diversity.
DiscoveriesPterosaurs had far more diverse wing shapes than scientists previously knewHannah Shavit-Weiner
Twenty-two massive blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria are helping experts digitally reconstruct the lost wonder.
DiscoveriesAfter 2,000 years, giant stone block recovery is bring the Lighthouse of Alexandria back to lifeJoshua Shavit
Asteroid impacts may have shaped early Earth into a network of hydrothermal systems that supported life’s beginnings.
SpaceViolent asteroid impacts may have helped spark life on early EarthJoseph Shavit
A Pakistan genome study found 34,000 human knockouts, revealing drug targets, safety signals, and key differences from biology.
HealthPakistan genome study finds 34,000 ‘human knockouts’ that could transform medicineMac Oliveau
A new genome study reveals how unique DNA elements help sloths maintain the slowest metabolism in mammals, with implications for human health.
DiscoveriesSloth genome study reveals how ‘jumping genes’ shape metabolismHannah Shavit-Weiner
Lucy found asteroid Donaldjohanson wobbling, scarred by impacts and rich in water-altered minerals from an ancient breakup.
SpaceNASA’s Lucy spacecraft finds asteroid Donaldjohanson is tumbling through spaceShy Cohen
DF9 appears to lack dark matter, joining two other galaxies in a rare linear trail that may have formed in a violent collision.
SpaceAstronomers discover faint dwarf galaxy that seems to exist without dark matterJoseph Shavit
Great apes show stable cognitive differences, raising new questions about how ape intelligence is structured.
HealthGreat apes show mental differences that do not follow human rulesHannah Shavit-Weiner
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