Loneliness may contribute to memory issues, but not dementia — they are ‘not the same thing’
A researcher explains what we know — and what we don’t — about the link between loneliness and memory problems.
Naked mole rats wage bloody wars of succession to choose a new queen — but one colony did something scientists have never seen before
When their queen dies, naked mole rat females usually wage bloody battles of succession. But peace may be possible, a new study suggests
Largest-ever 3D map of the universe shows 47 million galaxies, from the Milky Way to ‘cosmic noon’ — Space photo of the week
The largest 3D map of the universe, created with data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, shows 47 million galaxies in stunning detail.
AGA update calls for better surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma
A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) urges stronger prevention efforts and better early-detection tools for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the leading cause of
Synthetic biology approach boosts growth of implanted liver tissue
In patients developing end-stage liver disease, the damage has become too severe for the liver’s normally extraordinary regenerative capacity to repair or compensate for it.
New atlas maps how the vascular network of mouse’s brain grows after birth
Scientists have made a major advance in developmental neuroscience, creating the very first detailed atlas of how the vascular network of a mouse’s brain grows
ACP recommends biennial mammography for women aged 50 to 74
New guidance from the American College of Physicians (ACP) says all asymptomatic, average-risk females ages 50 to 74 should receive biennial screening mammography for breast
Nature-inspired vesicles offer new path for precision medicine therapies
A quiet revolution is underway in modern medicine: Drug development is aiming to move from managing disease to correcting it through RNA and gene-editing therapies.
11 US military draft rumors we’ve inspected
Given uncertainty around the Iran war, we thought it might be a good idea to refresh everyone’s memory on the military draft.
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran “will decide the right of passage” through the crucial shipping route.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry
After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a “gravy plane” and “out of touch”.
Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US
A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.
