| Scientists Just Solved the Mystery of Why Crabs Walk Sideways |
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2026-05-09 12:28:16 +00:00
 Crabs may owe their famous sideways walk to one evolutionary event that happened 200 million years ago. Researchers have uncovered new evidence about how crabs evolved their famous sideways movement, suggesting the unusual walking style first appeared about 200 million years ago. The findings, published as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife, are based on the […]
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| This New Memory Technology Could Make Devices Last Months on One Charge |
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2026-05-09 02:04:02 +00:00
 Researchers created a tiny memory device that improves as it gets smaller, breaking a key limitation in electronics. This could lead to longer battery life and more energy-efficient devices. Have you ever felt your phone heat up after extended use or watched the battery drop at the worst possible time? A major reason is the […]
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| Scientists Turn Cancer’s Own Bacteria Against It in Breakthrough Therapy |
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2026-05-09 00:26:42 +00:00
 A newly developed therapy inspired by bacteria residing within tumors offers a different way to combat cancer by targeting how tumor cells produce energy. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have designed a new cancer treatment by borrowing a strategy from bacteria that live inside tumors. Instead of attacking cancer cells directly, the approach […]
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| Cannabis Can Make You Remember Things That Never Happened |
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2026-05-08 23:51:35 +00:00
 THC may not just erase memories. It can rewrite them. Cannabis may do more than make memories fuzzy. It may actually change how memories are formed and recalled. A new study from Washington State University found that people who consumed THC were more likely to report words they had never seen before and had difficulty […]
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| Doctors Are Surprised by What This Vaccine Is Doing to the Heart |
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2026-05-08 23:16:37 +00:00
 A shingles shot may dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death in people with heart disease. A new study suggests that people with heart disease who receive a shingles vaccine may face far fewer serious heart problems within a year. The research, presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session […]
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| Quantum Breakthrough Turns Simple Forces Into Powerful New Interactions |
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2026-05-08 20:03:00 +00:00
 Scientists have created a new way to generate powerful quantum interactions, achieving the first-ever demonstration of quadsqueezing. This breakthrough makes previously hidden quantum effects visible and usable for advanced technologies. Oxford Scientists Demonstrate First-Ever Quadsqueezing Quantum Interaction Researchers at the University of Oxford have achieved a major advance in quantum physics by demonstrating a new […]
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| Blue Origin’s New Moon Lander Passes a Crucial Test for NASA Missions |
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2026-05-08 19:28:59 +00:00
 Blue Origin’s MK1 lander just survived a brutal dress rehearsal for the Moon. Blue Origin’s MK1 lunar lander, also called Endurance, has completed a major phase of testing as the company moves closer to supporting NASA’s Artemis Moon program. The uncrewed cargo spacecraft is being developed as a commercial demonstration mission focused on advancing Human […]
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| NASA Fires Up Record-Breaking Plasma Thruster for Future Mars Missions |
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2026-05-08 18:53:58 +00:00
 NASA just tested a blazing-hot plasma engine that could help carry humans to Mars. NASA’s experimental lithium-powered plasma thruster has cleared a major early test, marking another step toward future human missions to Mars. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California recently fired the electromagnetic engine at power levels never before achieved […]
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| This Popular Supplement May Boost Your Brain, Not Just Your Muscles |
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2026-05-08 16:18:16 +00:00
 Creatine is often linked to gym performance, but its real impact goes much deeper. Creatine is widely recognized as a supplement used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to improve performance. But its effects extend beyond the gym. Scientists have been studying how this naturally occurring compound influences both physical and mental function, revealing a more […]
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| What Happened in Childhood Could Be Causing Your Gut Issues Today |
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2026-05-08 15:43:10 +00:00
 Experiences of stress early in life may disrupt the gut-brain connection and increase the risk of digestive disorders years later. A new study published in Gastroenterology suggests that stress during early development could increase the risk of digestive problems later in life. The researchers found that these long-term effects are tied to changes in both […]
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| Scientists Say This Simple Supplement May Actually Reverse Heart Disease |
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2026-05-08 15:08:04 +00:00
 Scientists in Japan say a common supplement may actually help “unclog” certain diseased heart arteries from the inside out. A simple food supplement sold in Japan may have helped reverse a dangerous form of heart disease that often resists standard treatment, according to researchers at Osaka University. The findings, originally published in the European Heart […]
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| Scientists Just Captured Killer T Cells in Action Inside Tumors |
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2026-05-08 11:54:37 +00:00
 Scientists just uncovered how the immune system’s killer cells strike cancer with microscopic precision. Cytotoxic T lymphocytes serve as the immune system’s specialized “killer” cells, targeting and eliminating infected or cancerous cells with remarkable accuracy. Their effectiveness depends on a tightly controlled contact point known as the “immune synapse,” where they release toxic molecules that […]
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| Alaska’s Sky Explodes With Swirling Clouds and a Hidden Polar Storm |
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2026-05-08 11:19:06 +00:00
 A NASA satellite captured a stunning mix of cloud streets, spiraling vortices, and a rare polar storm over southern Alaska as winter came to an end. Southern Alaska closed out the winter of 2026 with a burst of cold, snow, and dramatic weather patterns visible from space. Along parts of the coast, temperatures stayed below […]
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| Warming Oceans Could Trigger a Dangerous Methane Surge |
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2026-05-08 10:44:09 +00:00
 Warming oceans could unlock a hidden methane boost that speeds up climate change. The oceans may be contributing to climate change in a subtle but important way that scientists are only starting to recognize. Hidden Source of Ocean Methane A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds light […]
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| Harvard Scientists Reveal Secret Structure Behind How You Smell |
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2026-05-08 03:01:42 +00:00
 Scientists have uncovered a hidden structure in one of our most mysterious senses. Smell plays a vital role in daily life. It helps us detect danger, enriches the way food tastes, and is closely tied to memory and emotion. Even so, scientists have long struggled to fully explain how this sense works at a basic […]
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| Scientists Just Discovered the Hidden Trick That Keeps Your Cells Alive |
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2026-05-08 02:26:39 +00:00
 A strange bead-like motion inside cells may be the secret to keeping their DNA—and health—in balance. Mitochondria are often described as the power plants of the cell because they produce the energy cells need to survive. To support this role, they carry their own small set of genetic instructions called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Inside each […]
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| This Simple Movement Could Be Secretly Cleaning Your Brain |
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2026-05-08 01:51:53 +00:00
 A new study reveals that simple body movements may help clean the brain. Scientists have found that the brain is more physically linked to the body than once believed. Reporting in Nature Neuroscience, a research team used mice and computer models to uncover a possible explanation for why physical activity benefits brain health. Their findings […]
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