Paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups

Replacing single use plastic cups with paper ones is problematic. Researchers show that a paper cup…

Connections between drinking water quality and increased lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis

High levels of some minerals and metals in environmental water supplies may increase the risk of…

The right combo: Getting the most health benefits from fruit smoothies

Blending certain ingredients in fruit smoothies can influence whether your body is getting a nutritional boost,…

AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

A new AI technique enables a robot to develop complex plans for manipulating an object using…

New framework for oceanographic research provides potential for broader access to deep sea scientific exploration

Scientific exploration of the deep ocean has largely remained inaccessible to most people because of barriers…

Metabolite in urine predicts diabetic kidney failure 5-10 years early; oral therapeutic drug shows promise in mice

High urine levels of adenine, a metabolite produced in the kidney, were associated with a higher…

Math enables blending hydrogen in natural gas pipelines

Mathematical modeling can show how to safely blend hydrogen with natural gas for transport in existing…

Study uncovers genetic risk factors for heart failure

A global team of scientists conducted one of the largest genetic association studies on heart failure…

Mysterious Neptune dark spot detected from Earth for the first time

Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have observed a large dark spot in Neptune’s atmosphere,…

ChatGPT shows limited ability to recommend guidelines-based cancer treatments

For many patients, the internet serves as a powerful tool for self-education on medical topics. With…