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Malaria remains a major global health burden, with an estimated 249 million cases and 608,000 deaths worldwide in 2022.
A genetic timeline hints that human-feeding mosquitoes in Southeast Asia may date back to Homo erectus.
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Scientists discover red blood cells absorb glucose in low oxygen, revealing a new path for diabetes treatment.
HealthLiving at high altitudes may reduce risk of diabetes and other metabolic diseasesHannah Shavit-Weiner
Survey of 7,260 Norwegian Year 8 students finds boys rate motivation higher, girls lead in compassion, with different resilience links.
DiscoveriesBoys are more driven while girls lead in compassion and empathy, study findsMac Oliveau
A common soil fungus releases airborne chemicals that block dangerous crop diseases, pointing to a future with fewer synthetic fungicides.
Green ImpactA friendly fungus protects crops using airborne chemicalsGarry Shymko
Dogs often help like toddlers when humans search for objects, while cats rarely do, new research finds.
DiscoveriesDogs act more like toddlers than cats when someone needs helpHannah Shavit-Weiner
Some Mars soil simulants quickly halted active tardigrades, but washing one simulant with water largely removed the damage.
SpaceTardigrades and water reveal potential for food growth on MarsJoseph Shavit
Ice Age carvings of dots and crosses show information patterns that match early proto-cuneiform, a new PNAS study finds.
Discoveries40,000-year-old Paleolithic carvings may be the precursor to human writingRebecca Shavit
This image shows the complex distribution of molecular gas in the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) of the Milky Way. It was obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), in which ESO is a partner.
SpaceLargest image of its kind reveals the Milky Way’s core looks like a web of cold gasJoseph Shavit
Jacob Linder and his colleagues are on the trail of a triplet superconductor.
DiscoveriesResearchers may have observed triplet superconductivity – the holy grail in quantum computingJoshua Shavit
A Penn team says missing Neanderthal DNA on the human X chromosome may reflect ancient mate choice, not toxic genes.
HealthNeanderthal males preferred human females, genetic study findsHannah Shavit-Weiner
Study links hot days during pregnancy to fewer male births in Africa and India, through biology and behavior.
HealthSurprising new study links hot days during pregnancy to fewer male birthsHannah Shavit-Weiner
Bi2Te3 shows a room-temperature nonlinear Hall effect that can flip with heat, hinting at compact AC-to-DC energy harvesters.
DiscoveriesThe quantum effect that could power next-gen, battery-free devicesRebecca Shavit
A Cell Metabolism study reports that EVT0185 reduced scarring in disease models and may offer a new path for treating MASH.
HealthNew treatment could lower liver fat, improve blood sugar control, and reduce cholesterolMelanie Livingstone
Researchers tested what happens when a nutrient-rich liquid made from recycled waste meets fake Moon and Mars dirt.
SpaceRecycled waste could make the moon or Mars suitable for growing foodJoseph Shavit
A long-term trial follow-up finds repeat dieting may improve visceral fat and metabolic markers, even after weight regain.
HealthResearchers reveal the hidden benefits of ‘yo-yo dieting’Mac Oliveau
New research shows how soybean oil may trigger weight gain through liver metabolism and why some bodies are more vulnerable than others.
HealthWhy some people gain weight more easily on diets high in soybean oilHannah Shavit-Weiner
Daily avocado and mango improved blood vessel function in adults with prediabetes, according to a new clinical trial.
HealthEating mangoes and avocadoes daily is good for your heart health, study findsRebecca Shavit