Feeling loved, optimistic or happy as a teen may lead to better health in adulthood

Teens who reported feeling optimism, happiness, self-esteem, belongingness and loved were more likely to reach their…

Landscaping for drought: We're doing it wrong

Despite recent, torrential rains, most of Southern California remains in a drought. Accordingly, many residents plant…

An astronomer tells us what celestial wonders to look forward to in 2023

Amateur astronomers, mark your calendars, because this year has a lot in store: meteor showers, a…

A new tool helps map out where to develop clean energy infrastructure

An update to the Energy Zones Mapping Tool, the Geospatial Energy Mapper is an online tool…

Ultracool dwarf binary stars break records

Astrophysicists have discovered the tightest ultracool dwarf binary system ever observed. The two stars are so…

The seven-year photobomb: Distant star's dimming was likely a 'dusty' companion getting in the way, astronomers say

Astronomers were on the lookout for ‘stars behaving strangely’ when an automated alert from pointed them…

New study puts gut microbiome at the center of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

New research says the gut microbiome is involved in multiple pathways in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s…

Obesity linked to macular degeneration

Researchers find that being overweight can make the cells of people’s immune system destructive to their…

Planetary system's second Earth-size world discovered

Using data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, scientists have identified an Earth-size world, called TOI…

Hydrogel injections treat antibiotic-resistant infections after hip, knee replacements

Researchers develop an injectable hydrogel that treats infections around prosthetics without the problems caused by current…