Breakthrough discovery sheds light on heart and muscle health

The human heart, often described as the body’s engine, is a remarkable organ that tirelessly beats…

High metabolism is an early sign of Alzheimer's disease

An early phase in the process of developing Alzheimer’s disease is a metabolic increase in a…

Mobile phone use may affect semen quality

Does electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones affect semen quality? While various environmental and lifestyle factors…

Contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression

A new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less…

How sunflowers see the sun

Sunflowers famously turn their faces to follow the sun as it crosses the sky. But how…

Asteroid 2023 UR10 flew past Earth at just 0.036 LD — 9th closest on record

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 UR10 flew past Earth at just 0.036 LD / 0.00009 AU…

Risk of viral airborne transmission peaks within 5 seconds of face-to-face encounters

Researchers visualized and measured the flow field of aerosol particles derived from exhaled air and examined…

Giant planets cast a deadly pall

Giant gas planets can be agents of chaos, ensuring nothing lives on their Earth-like neighbors around…

Humans are disrupting natural 'salt cycle' on a global scale, new study shows

A new paper revealed that human activities are making Earth’s air, soil and freshwater saltier, which…

Microplastics' shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere

Micron-size microplastic debris can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents, and their…