Data researchers connect diet to changes in the microbiome

New research shows that intermittent fasting and calorie restriction change the microbiome composition in the gut,…

America's wealthiest 10% responsible for 40% of US greenhouse gas emissions

A new study reveals that the wealthiest Americans, those whose income places them in the top…

New type of star gives clues to mysterious origin of magnetars

Magnetars are the strongest magnets in the Universe. These super-dense dead stars with ultra-strong magnetic fields…

Unprecedented look at what influences sea ice motion in the Arctic

The in-depth analysis reveals how local tidal currents strongly affect the movement of sea ice in…

Several vaccines associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults 65 and older

Prior vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria, with or without pertussis (Tdap/Td); herpes zoster (HZ), better known…

Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle associated with lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality

People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle — which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,…

Scientists trap light inside a magnet

A new study shows that trapping light inside magnetic materials may dramatically enhance their intrinsic properties.…

Unveiling Japan's ancient practice of cranial modification: The case of the Hirota people in Tanegashima

Cranial modification is a form of body alteration where the head is pressed or bound to…

Greater excess mortality after hurricanes more recently and for most socially vulnerable in the U.S.

Over recent decades, there was a large variation in cyclone-related excess deaths by hurricane, state, county,…

Medications for chronic diseases affect the body's ability to regulate body temperature, keep cool

Medications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body’s ability to lose heat and regulate…