NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Inspects Cat’s Paw
To celebrate its third year of revealing stunning scenes of the cosmos in infrared light, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has “clawed” back the thick
Month: August 2025
Sugary drinks increase hair loss risk, scientists warn
A systematic review of 17 studies involving 61,332 participants reveals that vitamin D, iron, and certain foods and supplements play critical roles in hair health.
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
Researchers have identified SLC45A4 as a neuronal polyamine transporter genetically linked to human chronic pain. Loss of this gene in mice disrupts polyamine balance, alters
Study shows brain keeps internal body map intact after amputation
Researchers tracked brain activity before and after arm amputation and found that hand and lip maps in the cortex remained remarkably stable for up to
Metformin: Science finds new benefits from an old drug
A relatively old drug — metformin — may hold the key to preventing life-threatening illness and bolstering human longevity, researchers have found recently.
Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say
Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers, which means patients may start paying more next year
Four journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say
The Israeli military says it hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and is investigating, adding “it does not target journalists as such”.
Trans & cis youth show equal stability in their gender identities
A study examining the gender identities of cis and trans children over an 11-year period has found that both groups are equally consistent in how
What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
Why today’s sunshine is more dangerous than normal
The UK could experience some of the highest UV levels ever recorded, on Thursday.
Wanted to ride rocket
May 10, 1946: The U.S. army launched a remade German V-2 rocket to a height of 75 miles. It was the first of 25 captured
Why can’t we walk through walls if atoms are mostly empty space?
Most of an atom is empty space, so why does some matter feel solid? Two physics principles explain why.
FDA recalls more bagged, frozen shrimp over possible radioactive cesium contamination
The FDA is warning consumers not to eat certain frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart after other products from the same company tested positive for