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Awareness is increasing about the rare but serious side effects associated with high doses of vitamin B6, a nutrient commonly found in various dietary supplements, electrolyte…

Athletes wearing friction-reducing swimsuits triumphed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics Adam Pretty/Getty Images Friction: BiographyJennifer R. Vail, Harvard University Press In 2009, the World Swimming governing…

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Last weekend’s winter storm may have covered much of the country with significant snow and ice, but winter has yet to fully arrive in the Western…

If you’re looking to quit smoking, you’ve likely heard that transitioning to electronic cigarettes (vaping) can be a healthier alternative. According to a study by researchers…

Artist’s Impression of the Huayuan Biota Ecosystem Dinghua Yang A remarkable fossil find has emerged in southern China, unveiling an ecosystem that dates back 512 million…

Epstein-Barr Virus: A Common Infection with Serious Implications Science History Images/Alamy Approximately 10% of individuals carry genetic mutations that heighten their susceptibility to the Epstein-Barr virus…

Revitalizing Brain Organoids: A Breakthrough in Vascular Integration Imago/Alamy A pioneering advancement has been made in growing a miniaturized version of the developing cerebral cortex, crucial…

IBM Quantum System Two: The Machine Behind the New Time Crystal Discovery Credit: IBM Research Recent advancements in quantum computing have led to the creation of…

Utilizing the ultra-sharp images from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have successfully crafted a highly detailed, wide-area mass map of the Universe. This groundbreaking…

Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery, unearthing the “oldest known hand-held wooden tool” at a Middle Pleistocene site in Marathusa 1, Greece. Impression of a Marathusa…

Technological advancements in Africa and Western Europe during the late Middle Pleistocene highlight the intricate behaviors of hominin groups. Contrarily, East Asian human technology has long…

On January 22, 2026, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope captured stunning images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, showing it in near-perfect alignment with the Sun-Earth axis. This…

Wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) is a perennial plant native to North America. This berry is rich in polyphenols, particularly flavonoids, which offer significant health benefits. A…

Image Credit: Christopher Michel/Contour RA by Getty Images Civilizations often define their eras by significant materials. We speak of the Stone Age and the Bronze Age,…

Vaccine Uptake: Essential for Public Health Robin Utrecht/Shutterstock In a shocking turnabout, a 1998 study falsely claimed a connection between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism.…

Brain Response Post Heart Attack Science Photo Library / Alamy Following a heart attack, the brain processes signals directly from sensory neurons in the heart, indicating…

Vast areas of the Amazon rainforest are cleared for cattle ranching Michael Dantas/AFP via Getty Images The alarming rate of deforestation is significantly diminishing rainfall patterns…

A recent discovery in Greece has unveiled the oldest known hand-held wooden tool, dating back approximately 430,000 years, utilized by early human ancestors. One tool, crafted…

For decades, discussions surrounding coastal risk have focused primarily on climate change and sea level rise. However, a significant new global study reveals an even more…

We can Usually Agree on Objects’ Appearance, But Why? Martin Bond / Alamy Although our world seems inherently ambiguous at the quantum level, this is not…

Understanding Palantir’s Impact Palantir, a leading American data analytics firm, wields technology capable of both saving and taking lives. As its influence expands globally, concerns about…

Meet Holly, a dedicated staff writer at BBC Science Focus, where she expertly manages the engaging Q&A section. With an MSc (Special Award) in Earth Sciences…

Webb astronomers have unveiled a breathtaking image captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing MACS J1149.5+2223 (MACS J1149), a cosmic collection of hundreds of…

In a groundbreaking study analyzing data from over 268,000 individuals, researchers have identified that genes associated with thiamine (vitamin B1) metabolism significantly influence intestinal motility. This…

Exploring Bella Junior’s Supernova, also referred to as RX J0852.0-4622 or G266.2-1.2, scientists have revealed the mysteries surrounding its explosive past. This ancient nebula, once a…

Planetary scientists examining oxygen isotopes in lunar soil from the Apollo missions have determined that 4 billion years of meteorite impacts may have contributed only a…

A newly identified genus and species of titanosaurus, a colossal sauropod dinosaur from the Cretaceous period, has been uncovered from fossils in northern Patagonia, Argentina. Reconstructing…

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“The pain was like being struck by lightning and being hit by a freight train at the same time,” shared Victoria Gray. New Scientist reflects on…

“The gut microbiome has transformed our understanding of human health,” says Tim Spector, PhD, co-founder of the Zoe Nutrition App from King’s College London. “We now…

Reconstruction of a Paleolithic woman crafting wooden tools Credit: G. Prieto; K. Harvati Remarkably, some of the oldest known wooden tools have been unearthed in an…

In today’s digital landscape, hostility often overshadows collaboration. Remarkably, Wikipedia—a publicly editable encyclopedia—has emerged as a leading knowledge resource worldwide. “While it may seem improbable in…

Dark Matter Distribution: Hubble vs. James Webb Credit: Dr. Gavin Leroy/Professor Richard Massey/COSMOS-Webb Collaboration In a groundbreaking study, scientists leveraged subtle distortions in the shapes of…

Menstrual Pads: A Revolutionary Tool for Tracking Women’s Fertility Shutterstock/Connect World Innovative home tests integrated into menstrual pads are empowering women to monitor their fertility through…

What distinguishes a groundbreaking idea from a mediocre one? This is often a challenging distinction to make. Take the example of vaccination: collecting pus from a…

Solar geoengineering: A solution to save ice sheets with potential risks Credit: Martin Zwick/REDA/Universal Images Group (via Getty Images) Research indicates that an abrupt halt to…

Unlocking the Potential: Does Heat Therapy Enhance Brain Function? gpointstudio/Getty Images As an enthusiast of cold water swimming, I previously explored its brain benefits. However, the…

During the first decade of the 21st century, scientists and policymakers emphasized a 2°C cap as the highest “safe” limit for global warming above pre-industrial levels.…

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