Astronomers determine the fate of a double white dwarf binary
Chinese astronomers, using the MESA stellar evolution code, have determined the future of the ultra-compact double white dwarf binary ATLAS J1138-5139, predicting it will evolve into an AM Canum Venat
A new survey examines mental health outcomes of gender euphoria
While the headline mentions gender euphoria, the provided content focuses on two distinct health crises: the growing field of metabolic psychiatry exploring the link between diet and mental health, an
STAT+: Jimini Health raises funding for AI chatbot targeting complex mental health care
Jimini Health has secured $17 million in seed funding to launch Sage, an AI chatbot designed to support complex mental health care needs. This platform aims to integrate with large behavioral health o
STAT+: Jimini Health raises funding for AI chatbot targeting complex mental health care
Jimini Health has secured $17 million in seed funding to launch Sage, an AI chatbot designed to support complex mental health care needs. This platform aims to integrate with large behavioral health o
The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health
New research highlights the profound, two-way connection between the heart and brain, revealing it's deeper and more powerful than previously understood. This integrated system, formally recognized as
Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31%
A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug, evolocumab, significantly cuts the risk of first-time heart attacks and strokes by 31% in high-risk diabetic patients, even before any artery-clogging plaque is d
The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health
New research highlights the profound, two-way connection between the heart and brain, revealing it's deeper and more powerful than previously understood. This integrated system, formally recognized as
Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31%
A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug, evolocumab, significantly cuts the risk of first-time heart attacks and strokes by 31% in high-risk diabetic patients, even before any artery-clogging plaque is d
Simple therapies beat drugs for knee arthritis pain relief
A major analysis of nearly 10,000 patients reveals that simple, non-drug treatments like knee braces, hydrotherapy, and exercise are more effective for knee osteoarthritis pain relief than medications
Why the lack of water on Mars is so mysterious
Scientists are puzzled by a significant discrepancy in the amount of water that should have existed on Mars's surface versus what is currently accounted for, highlighting a major gap in our understand
The weird physics of plant-based milks is only just coming to light
Recent experiments have unveiled that many plant-based milks exhibit non-Newtonian fluid properties, a discovery that sheds new light on their unique physical behaviors compared to traditional dairy.
The world's waste mountain is rising at an alarming rate
The world generated over 2.6 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste in 2022, a figure projected to rise significantly, according to the World Bank Group's 'What a Waste 3.0' report. This alarming inc
TESS discovers an Earth-sized planet orbiting nearby M-dwarf star
Astronomers have identified an Earth-sized exoplanet, TOI-4616 b, orbiting the nearby M-dwarf star TOI-4616, utilizing data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). This discovery add
ZTF discovers a new mass-transferring brown dwarf binary system
Astronomers, primarily from **Caltech**, have utilized the **Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF)** to identify a novel binary system, **ZTF J1239+8347**, composed of two brown dwarfs engaged in stable mas
In world first, antimatter taken on test drive at CERN
In a groundbreaking achievement, **CERN scientists** have successfully transported antiprotons by road, marking the world's first antimatter delivery system. This unprecedented test drive paves the wa
Researchers describe protein structure microbes used to control light conversion
Researchers have unveiled the protein structure microbes utilize to regulate light conversion, a discovery with far-reaching implications from biofuel production to environmental management. These ver
How graphene oxide kills bacteria while sparing human cells
KAIST researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which graphene oxide selectively eradicates bacteria without harming human cells, a discovery with significant implications for hygiene in everyday it
Managed wetlands a culinary hot spot for SF bay fish, but they need delivery options
While the San Francisco Bay Area is a human culinary hub, its fish population has faced declining food options. A UC Davis study reveals that managed wetlands within the estuary are surprisingly rich
Stroke triggers a hidden brain change that looks like rejuvenation
Following a stroke, the brain exhibits a surprising dichotomy: while the damaged hemisphere shows accelerated aging, the contralateral, unaffected side appears to rejuvenate. This unexpected 'refresh'
Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases
New research involving nearly 100,000 individuals reveals that even brief, vigorous bursts of activity daily can significantly reduce the risk of eight major diseases, including heart disease, dementi