Molecular filament shielded young solar system from supernova

Isotope ratios found in meteorites suggest that a supernova exploded nearby while the Sun and Solar…

Will engineered carbon removal solve the climate crisis?

A new study explored fairness and feasibility in deep mitigation pathways with novel carbon dioxide removal,…

Physicists discover a new switch for superconductivity

A study sheds surprising light on how certain superconductors undergo a ‘nematic transition’ — unlocking new,…

Studying herpes encephalitis with mini-brains

The herpes simplex virus-1 can sometimes cause a dangerous brain infection. Combining an anti-inflammatory and an…

Never-before-seen way to annihilate a star

Astronomers studying a powerful gamma-ray burst, may have detected a never-before-seen way to destroy a star.…

RSV is a serious heath threat, but the public knows little about it

A new survey finds that the American public is ill-informed about RSV, unfamiliar with its most…

Drug-resistant fungi are thriving in even the most remote regions of Earth

New research has found that a disease-causing fungus — collected from one of the most remote…

Caribbean seagrasses provide services worth $255B annually, including vast carbon storage, study shows

Caribbean seagrasses provide about $255 billion in services to society annually, including $88.3 billion in carbon…

Blood pressure drug could prevent post-traumatic headaches

A study has shown that prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, can prevent…

Ketone supplements worsen performance in trained endurance athletes, researchers find

Kinesiologists at McMaster University have found ketone supplements, used by some athletes hoping to cross the…