New Discoveries

Space Scientists reveal how dark matter formed in the early universe and why its still here

A new study finds dark matter could have formed at near light speed and still cooled enough to build galaxies.

Discoveries Silicon vibrations add a new twist to dark matter research and quantum computing Joshua Shavit

Health ADHD news: Researchers discover a gene that shapes how well the brain filters noise Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Scientists finally explain how lightning forms inside storm clouds Shy Cohen

Health Why weight matters more than you think for your lower back Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Your eyes and emotions help shape your sense of temperature, study finds Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Health Silent spinal cord cells may hold the key to healing after devastating injuries and brain disease Shy Cohen

Discoveries Why do some sentences stay in your head much longer than others?Rebecca Shavit

Health Experimental drug can sharply reduce amyloid beta’s impact on Alzheimer’s Mac Oliveau

Discoveries How ants gave up armor to build some of the largest societies on Earth Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Health Breakthrough new drug lowers blood sugar and burns fat without muscle loss Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Why shiny flowers are rare: bee vision reveals a hidden visual trade-off Rebecca Shavit

Health New ‘glue sniffer’ sensor lets scientists watch brain cells talk in real time Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Greenland sharks reveal that extreme longevity does not have to mean failing vision Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Green Impact Smarter farming could pull billions of tons of carbon from the air Rebecca Shavit

Health The brain’s cerebellum may ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms Joshua Shavit

Space Scientists produce the longest continuous series of images for a single active solar region Joseph Shavit