Research

Ultra-processed foods found to drive inflammation and obesity

A major Canadian study finds that ultra-processed foods are linked to inflammation, obesity, and heart disease, raising calls for urgent action.

New laser technique reveals nearly 20 previously hidden states of matter Joshua Shavit

Blood sugar is key to men’s reproductive health, study finds Mac Oliveau

Scientists found the genetic switch that makes primary cilia grow Joshua Shavit

AI breakthrough predicts how mRNA makes proteins inside the body Mac Oliveau

DART spacecraft’s asteroid impact informs new planetary defense strategy Joseph Shavit

Scientists link sleep apnea to faster mental decline Joseph Shavit

Sunlight’s hidden electric field linked to faster water evaporation Rebecca Shavit

Astronomers found the building blocks of new planets swirling around two young stars Mac Oliveau

AI drone swarms revolutionize wildfire detection and air quality monitoring Joshua Shavit

Brain recordings reveal the secret to visual memory storage Mac Oliveau

Gene discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and other diseases tied to vitamin D deficiency Joshua Shavit

Social connection linked to significantly lower risk for diabetes Joseph Shavit

High-tech pen detects Parkinson’s disease with 96% accuracy Mac Oliveau

Cosmic web reveals tiny magnetic fields from the dawn of time Joshua Shavit

The future of rehabilitation: The promise and pitfalls of digital technologies in prisons Joshua Shavit

Harvard gene editing treatment corrects brain mutations and improves survival Mac Oliveau