Scorching storms on distant worlds revealed
An international study reveals the extreme atmospheric conditions on the celestial objects, which are swathed…
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New geological datings place the first European hominids in the south of the Iberian Peninsula 1.3 million years ago
One of the most important controversies about human evolution and expansion is when and by…
Cosmic wrestling match
Our universe is around 13.8 billion years old. Over the vastness of this time, the…
Origins of creativity in the brain
New results could ultimately help lead to interventions that spark creative thought or aid people…
30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions
According to a new study, both 30-year risk for cardiovascular disease in addition to 10-year…
UK food poisoning outbreak: a call to invest in public health
The UK’s recent E coli outbreak1 has received extensive media coverage.2 There is also a…
Revolving door: You are free to influence us “behind the scenes,” FDA tells staff leaving for industry ȷobs
This feature article (BMJ 2024;386:q1418, 1 July 2024, doi:10.1136/bmj.q1418) described two bills recently introduced in…
US plastic surgeon who suppressed bad reviews and falsified good ones must pay $5m
A Seattle plastic surgeon must pay $3.5m to Washington State and $1.5m to 21 000…
Alcohol and overweight linked to 233 000 new cancer cases in the US in one year
Nearly 136 000 new cancer cases in the US in 2019 could be attributed to…
Inguinal and femoral hernias
What you need to knowAsk patients about associated symptoms, such as fever, nausea, or change…
Improving lives at scale: the public health doctor
Doctors are known for their ability to innovate to improve patient care. Atsu Latey’s innovation—a…
Public healthcare system must be a priority for India’s new government
India’s 1.4 billion citizens have a new government: the Bharatiya Janata Party managed to retain…
Sixty seconds on . . . nasal sprays
Who nose what’s going on?A group of UK researchers, that’s who. Their large randomised trial1…
Artificial intelligence outperforms clinical tests at predicting progress of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five…
Medical Meditation? Clinical Yoga? Alternative Therapies Go Mainstream. – The New York Times
Medical Meditation? Clinical Yoga? Alternative Therapies Go Mainstream. The New York Times Read Original Article: Medical…
[PODCAST] Improve Financial Health through Alternative Revenue Streams – University Business
[PODCAST] Improve Financial Health through Alternative Revenue Streams University Business Read Original Article: [PODCAST] Improve Financial…
Groundbreaking study reveals insights into Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms through novel hydrogel matrix
Researchers have unveiled a pioneering study shedding light on the intricate mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease…
Vivid portrait of interacting galaxies marks Webb’s second anniversary
Two for two! A duo of interacting galaxies commemorates the second science anniversary of NASA’s…
When to trust an AI model
A new technique enables huge machine-learning models to efficiently generate more accurate quantifications of their…
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How domestic rabbits become feral in the wild
After sequencing the genomes of nearly 300 rabbits from Europe, South America, and Oceania, researchers…
Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for OCD
A recent study has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to…
2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide likely began the winter before
Landslides triggered by intense rainfall can sometimes be predicted along with incoming storms, but dry-season…
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection,…
Complex impact of large wildfires on ozone layer dynamics
In a revelation highlighting the fragile balance of our planet’s atmosphere, scientists have uncovered an…
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Nature Nurture Farmacy builds community through Enchanted Herbal Evening – Centralia Chronicle
Nature Nurture Farmacy builds community through Enchanted Herbal Evening Centralia Chronicle Read Original Article: Nature Nurture…
Microbeads with adaptable fluorescent colors from visible light to near-infrared
Researchers have successfully developed an environmentally friendly, microspherical fluorescent material primarily made from citric acid….
What does Wes Streeting mean when he describes the NHS as broken?
In his first statement after being appointed to Keir Starmer’s cabinet, the new Secretary of…
A chemical claw machine bends and stretches when exposed to vapors
Scientists have developed a tiny ‘claw machine’ that is able to pick up and drop…
Broken beyond repair: self regulation of industry payments to clinicians and hospitals
On 5 July 2024 the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA), the drug industry’s…
When I use a word . . . Love drugs
Fictional drugsFor hundreds of years writers of fiction have imagined drugs that could be used…
How should the new government rebuild the UK’s reputation in global health?
Historically, the UK has sought to position itself as a “leader in global health.”1 Indeed,…
Partha Kar: Streeting’s NHS should apply the Jurgen Klopp test
Looking at the NHS from outside, you’d think that it placed a strong emphasis on…
Johns Hopkins is latest US medical school to offer free tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore will now receive free tuition, and…
Helping women prepare for menopause
Over half the world’s population will experience menopause, and most will report symptoms, such as…
Satisfaction with GPs is high, but patients struggle to get appointments, survey shows
Trust and confidence in GPs remains high, but nearly a fifth of patients had a…
Ara Darzi is charged with uncovering “hard truths” of NHS performance
The new health and social care secretary, Wes Streeting, has appointed Ara Darzi to lead…
People with sickle cell disease face damaging stigma
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder characterised by abnormal haemoglobin and sickle shaped red…
Researchers uncover brain region’s role in hearing and learning
The human brain is remarkably adept at adjusting what we hear based on contexts, like…
Uncovering late-onset combined immune deficiency in chromosome 18q deletion syndrome
Researchers have revealed a novel association between chromosome 18q deletion syndrome and late-onset combined immunodeficiency…
How risk-averse are humans when interacting with robots?
How do people like to interact with robots when navigating a crowded environment? And what…
Scientists call for ‘major initiative’ to study whether geoengineering should be used on glaciers
Scientists have released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering — an emerging field studying whether…
Hydrogen flight looks ready for take-off with new advances
The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight means greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, and the technological advances…
Distinct T-cell signatures observed at different stages of type 1 diabetes development
A study found distinct signatures in CD8-positive T cells in blood samples from children with…
Opening the right doors: ‘Jumping gene’ control mechanisms revealed
International joint research led by Akihisa Osakabe and Yoshimasa Takizawa of the University of Tokyo…
Movement sensors show promise in identifying racehorses at injury risk
A small 3-ounce sensor capable of recording 2,400 data points of movement in just one…
Understanding the roots of chronic pain
Researchers have identified an ion channel that contributes to chronic pain, suggesting a new target…
Targeted home systems to remove PFAS more cost-effective than system-wide solutions
PFAS, the potentially cancer-causing chemicals known as ‘forever chemicals’, have become an increasing concern in…
Unveiling 1,200 years of human occupation in Canada’s Arctic
A recent study provides new insights into ancient cultures in Canada’s Arctic, focusing on Paleo-Inuit…
Dark matter in dwarf galaxy tracked using stellar motions
The qualities and behavior of dark matter, the invisible ‘glue’ of the universe, continue to…
First ever 3D reconstruction of 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth chromosomes thanks to serendipitously freeze-dried skin
An international research team has assembled the genome and 3D chromosomal structures of a 52,000-year-old…