| Brazil May Hold the Missing Keys to Extreme Human Longevity |
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2026-01-12 12:58:18 +00:00
 Brazil’s oldest people may be revealing hidden biological secrets behind extreme human longevity. A Viewpoint published on January 6 in Genomic Psychiatry by Dr. Mayana Zatz and colleagues at the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center at the University of São Paulo argues that Brazil may be one of the most valuable yet overlooked […]
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| The Rhythm in Your Brain That Draws the Line Between You and the World |
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2026-01-12 10:00:48 +00:00
 Your sense of owning your own body may depend on the rhythm of your brain waves. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published today (January 12) in Nature Communications, shows how rhythmic brain activity called alpha oscillations helps the brain tell the difference between the body and the outside world. The research sheds light on […]
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| Scientists Found a Surprisingly Simple Way to Improve Solid-State Batteries |
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2026-01-12 03:49:00 +00:00
 A new material makes lithium batteries longer-lasting and more efficient—great news for electric cars and clean energy storage. Batteries power much of modern life, from smartphones to electric vehicles, but they still come with major challenges. High production costs and the risk of fires or explosions remain serious concerns. All-solid-state batteries have been promoted as […]
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| A Pulsar’s Twinkle Is Revealing the Hidden Texture of Space |
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2026-01-12 03:14:25 +00:00
 A pulsar’s gentle twinkle is revealing how space quietly bends and delays the signals we receive from the cosmos. For about ten months, scientists led by the SETI Institute closely monitored the pulsar PSR J0332+5434 (also called B0329+54). Their goal was to see how its radio signal appears to “twinkle” as it travels through gas […]
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| Scientists Just Found New Viruses in Whales and Orcas |
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2026-01-12 02:39:12 +00:00
 Scientists have discovered hidden viruses in whales and orcas, revealing a secret side of ocean life no one had seen before. An international team of scientists has identified two previously unknown circoviruses in short-finned pilot whales and orcas living in the Caribbean region of the North Atlantic Ocean. The collaboration includes students and senior researchers […]
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| Scientists Find Prehistoric Brain Circuit Still Controls Vision |
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2026-01-11 22:12:56 +00:00
 Your ability to notice what matters visually comes from an ancient brain system over 500 million years old. The brain can make sense of the visual world even without relying on its most advanced outer layer, the cortex. A new study published in PLOS Biology shows that a far older brain structure, known as the […]
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| This Simple Change Could Unlock Millions of Meals From the Sea |
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2026-01-11 21:37:14 +00:00
 Allowing reef fish populations to recover could dramatically increase the global supply of sustainable seafood. The biggest gains would come in regions facing the most severe hunger, making reef restoration a powerful food solution. Coral Reefs and the Growing Global Food Crisis The global population has reached about 8.3 billion people, and millions still struggle […]
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| Scientists Solve the Mystery of When Earth’s Oldest Animals Evolved |
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2026-01-11 21:02:30 +00:00
 New research suggests Earth’s earliest sponges lacked skeletons, explaining why their origins appear older than the fossil record. Sponges are considered some of the oldest animals on Earth, yet researchers have struggled to pin down when they first appeared. Studies of DNA from modern sponges, together with chemical clues preserved in ancient rocks, point to […]
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| Scientists Discover a High-Protein Diet Could Dramatically Reduce Cholera Infections |
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2026-01-11 17:51:32 +00:00
 Certain foods may play an important role in protecting the body from dangerous bacterial infections. A new study from the University of California, Riverside suggests that what people eat may significantly weaken cholera, a dangerous bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and can be fatal without treatment. The researchers found that diets rich in protein […]
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| Researchers Discover New Way To Wake Up Cancer-Killing T Cells |
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2026-01-11 17:16:45 +00:00
 A new multi-pronged antibody design could help immune cells receive stronger activation signals against cancer. Researchers at the University of Southampton have identified a new strategy that could strengthen how the immune system responds to cancer. Reporting their findings in Nature Communications, the scientists describe the use of specially engineered antibodies designed to more effectively […]
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| Goodbye, Cavities? This Natural Amino Acid Helps Teeth Fight Sugar |
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2026-01-11 16:41:41 +00:00
 A new clinical study involving human participants shows that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can change how dental plaque develops on teeth, helping to reduce the risk of tooth decay. When sugars from food are broken down by the many bacteria living in the mouth, acids are produced that gradually damage tooth enamel and […]
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| NASA Powers Up a Massive Solar Engine for the Moon |
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2026-01-11 14:06:19 +00:00
 Work is steadily advancing on NASA’s Power and Propulsion Element, a solar electric propulsion spacecraft that will serve as the main power source for Gateway as it travels in lunar orbit. This critical component is designed to generate and distribute electricity while also helping the spacecraft move and stay properly oriented in space. Earlier last […]
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| A Massive Rocket Is Rolling and NASA’s Return to the Moon Is Getting Real |
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2026-01-11 13:31:52 +00:00
 NASA’s Artemis II mission is rolling toward the launch pad, marking a major step toward humanity’s next journey around the Moon. NASA is entering a crucial phase on the road to its Artemis II test flight. In the coming days, the agency plans to move its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft to […]
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| Don’t Miss: Jupiter at Its Biggest and Brightest |
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2026-01-11 12:56:34 +00:00
 Jupiter, Saturn, and a Star Cluster Highlight January Skies January brings several standout sights for skywatchers, led by a brilliant view of Jupiter, a close pairing of Saturn and the Moon, and the return of the Beehive Cluster. These events offer easy targets for anyone willing to step outside and look up during the evening […]
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| $1 Million Bet on a Cure: Reprogramming the Immune System To Stop Type 1 Diabetes |
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2026-01-11 05:23:25 +00:00
 A researcher is planning on investigating potential treatments aimed at the root causes of type 1 diabetes. At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Leonardo Ferreira, Ph.D., is taking on type 1 diabetes (T1D) with support from a $1 million grant from Breakthrough T1D, the world’s leading organization focused on T1D research and advocacy. […]
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| Statins May Help More People With Type 2 Diabetes Than Doctors Once Thought |
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2026-01-11 04:48:14 +00:00
 New evidence hints that statins may protect a wider range of people with type 2 diabetes than previously assumed. A major cohort study reports that statin therapy is linked to lower rates of death and serious cardiovascular events in adults living with type 2 diabetes, including people whose predicted 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease […]
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| Common Food Preservatives Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer |
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2026-01-11 04:13:35 +00:00
 Researchers say the results could have meaningful implications for public health, especially because these additives are so widely used. A new study from France, published in The BMJ, suggests that people who consume higher amounts of food preservatives may face a slightly increased risk of developing cancer. These additives are a routine part of many […]
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