Newly discovered dinosaur species was a fish-eater with a huge horn
The semi-aquatic dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered by an international team of scientists working in Niger. (Image credit: Matthew Irving)
Study: Long-term use of CBD supplements lowers aggression in dogs
Dogs who are given supplements containing cannabidiol, or CBD, over a period of years show lowered aggression levels, a new study claims.
‘Actual beta behavior’: Observers roast Pete Hegseth’s latest ‘fake’ workout video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s latest workout video was roasted by observers on Sunday. Hegseth posted a video of himself lifting weights with military troops on
Expert flags ‘turning point’ that could lead to key Trump official’s impeachment
Attorney General Pam Bondi may be much closer to being impeached than she thinks, according to one expert. About two weeks ago, Bondi attended a
Gallup set to stop tracking presidential approval ratings & people are pretty sure they know why
Gallup has confirmed it will stop conducting public opinion polling to establish presidential approval ratings or approval ratings for any individual political figures. The organization
How menopause affects the brain — and what we still don’t know
A new study shows that that menopause was associated with worse sleep, increased mental health problems and even changes within the brain itself.
Rare ‘planetary parade’ will return to the evening sky this week — but you’ll have to look at exactly the right time
Six planets will shine together in the evening sky on Feb. 28. Here’s how to get the best view before they disappear.
New review explores whether berries can slow cognitive decline linked to obesity
This systematic review in Nutrients evaluates human studies investigating whether polyphenol-rich berry consumption can modulate obesity-related metabolic dysfunction and support cognitive performance, particularly in individuals
Study identifies PPP2R5C blood marker that may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Emerging evidence suggests reduced plasma PPP2R5C levels may serve as an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease before overt clinical symptoms appear. The protein appears linked
Ion channel TRPV4 found to regulate relief after scratching an itch
When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels “enough,” is not accidental.
Scientists reveal how the body senses cold and menthol
When you step outside on a winter morning or pop a mint into your mouth, a tiny molecular sensor in your body springs into action
Blood test models predict when Alzheimer’s symptoms may start years in advance
Researchers developed plasma p-tau217–based clock models that estimate when cognitively unimpaired individuals with Alzheimer’s pathology may develop symptomatic disease. The models predicted symptom onset within
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.
Magnesium: Can this ‘miracle mineral’ really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn – a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.