Health Authorities Find Banned Substances in Hundreds of Cosmetics
We've got a serious problem here.
Huge Study Shows Where Gout Comes From, And It's Not What We Thought
"The myth that gout is caused by lifestyle or diet needs to be busted."
Tiny Gold “Frying Pans” Kill Bacteria on Implants, Reducing Antibiotic Need
Gold nanorods heated by NIR light create antibacterial surfaces on implants, reducing infection risks during surgeries and potentially decreasing antibiotic resistance. A new technology developed at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden may play a crucial role in combating antibiotic
MRI Uncovers Brain’s Hidden Waste-Removal System, Paving the Way for Alzheimer’s Prevention
The human brain’s glymphatic system, instrumental in removing toxins, has been visualized in living people through MRI technology. This breakthrough points to potential preventive measures for Alzheimer’s disease. A study of five volunteers undergoing surgery confirmed the existence of channels
Brain Shrinkage Alert: Cannabis Use in Youth Linked to Structural Brain Changes
Researchers have discovered that adolescent cannabis use might lead to the cerebral cortex’s thinning. Their study, utilizing both MRI scans and mouse models, reveals that THC, the active substance in cannabis, induces shrinkage in neurons’ dendritic structures, critical for brain
NASA’s SPHEREx: Exploring the Universe in 102 Infrared Colors
Launching by 2025, NASA’s SPHEREx mission will map hundreds of millions of galaxies in 102 infrared colors to investigate the universe’s expansion, galaxy light emissions, and key molecules necessary for life, enhancing our cosmic understanding. Launching by April 2025, NASA’s
Huge lithium deposits are in Nevada. Here's why.
Nevada is becoming a major producer of lithium, thanks to topography, climate, and geologic serendipity.
What really caused encephalitis lethargica, the mysterious disease described in the movie “Awakenings”?
Revisiting a disease that affected a million people might provide answers we need for the future.
Watch sun erupt in 1st images from NOAA's groundbreaking new satellite
NOAA shared new images taken by the world's first operational space-based coronagraph, CCOR-1, captured during a solar storm outburst.