Guinea Worm Nears Eradication: Second Human Disease?
Guinea worm cases dropped to a record low of 10 last year, raising hopes it could become only the second human disease eradicated after smallpox. Experts discuss the challenges.
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Scientists Map Brain 'Fingerprint' of Psychedelic Drugs
Researchers have identified a distinct neural signature in the brain linked to psychedelic drugs, offering insights into their therapeutic potential for mental health conditions.
Why We See Faces in Objects: The Science of Pareidolia
New research reveals why humans perceive faces in clouds, sockets, and toast. Our brains are wired for rapid face detection, leading to 'false positives' in visual processing.
First 3D Map of Clitoris Published in Medical Study
Scientists create detailed 3D map of clitoris using X-ray imaging, revealing tree-like nerve structures. Study highlights historical neglect and aims to improve surgical procedures.
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Scientists discover male octopuses use a specialized arm to sense female hormones, enabling mating without visual contact, offering insights into cephalopod reproduction and evolution.
Dame Carole Jordan: Solar Atmosphere Expert and Trailblazer
Dame Carole Jordan, who passed away at 84, was a leading astrophysicist renowned for her studies of the sun's outer atmosphere and advocacy for women in science. Her work on ultraviolet spectroscopy revolutionized our understanding of stellar atmospheres.
Brothers Create Realistic Prosthetics for Africans, Tackling Global Shortage
John and Ubokobong Amanam, former film special effects artists, founded Immortal Cosmetic Art in Nigeria to design affordable, lifelike prosthetic limbs tailored for African users, addressing a critical global need.
Neuroscience of Luck: Train Your Brain for Good Fortune
Discover how neuroscience reveals luck isn't random but a result of brain chemistry, behavior, and habits that can be cultivated for success and happiness.
First 3D Map of Clitoral Nerves Unveiled for Health
Scientists have created the first 3D map of clitoral nerves, correcting anatomical errors and promising better outcomes for pelvic surgeries and reconstructive procedures.
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Australian medical professionals are increasingly adopting AI tools to automate clinical note-taking, reducing administrative burdens and improving patient care efficiency.
Survivor Leads NIH Protest Against Research Cuts and Trump Policies
Bill Bien, a lymphoma survivor, addressed demonstrators at NIH headquarters protesting budget cuts and healthcare policies under the Trump administration, highlighting the life-saving impact of federally funded medical research.
Space Sperm Get Lost: Microgravity Impairs Navigation
Adelaide University research shows sperm struggle to navigate in microgravity, with implications for human reproduction in space. The study found a 40% reduction in successful sperm movement.
Human Consciousness vs. AI: Unraveling the Mystery
Michael Pollan's new book delves into the elusive nature of consciousness, examining how thoughts shape our experience and what AI reveals about the human mind.
DNA Ingredients Found on Asteroid Ryugu in Solar System
Japanese researchers have discovered all five nucleobases needed to form DNA and RNA on asteroid Ryugu, suggesting life's building blocks may have originated in space.
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Christine McCartney: Microbiology Pioneer and Public Health Champion
Christine McCartney, a distinguished medical microbiologist who played key roles in public health crises and championed scientific advancement, has died at 79. Her career spanned decades of impactful work.
Simba Sleep Tech Helps Avoid Sleep Divorce with Mattresses
Simba Sleep's advanced mattresses and beds use technology to reduce motion transfer and overheating, promoting better shared sleep and preventing sleep divorce trends.
First Lab-Grown Oesophagus Implanted in Pigs in UK Breakthrough
Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London have successfully implanted a lab-grown oesophagus in pigs, marking a major advance in regenerative treatments for children with rare birth defects.
Covid-19 Death Toll Higher Than Official Count, Study Finds
A new study estimates up to 155,000 additional Covid-19 deaths went uncounted in 2020-2021, disproportionately affecting minority groups and certain southern states.
Python Molecule pTOS May Pave Way for New Obesity Drugs
Scientists discover a metabolite from Burmese pythons that suppresses appetite in obese mice, offering a potential new class of weight-loss drugs with fewer side-effects than current treatments.
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Your Walk Reveals Emotions: Arm and Leg Swings Key
A new study reveals that bigger arm and leg swings while walking signal aggression, while smaller swings indicate fear or sadness. Researchers used manipulated videos to confirm these emotional cues in gait.
Injectable Peptide Craze: Unregulated Biohacking Sweeps Health
Grey-market injectable peptides like BPC-157 and GHK-Cu are gaining a devoted following among biohackers and health optimizers, raising concerns about unregulated use and potential health risks.
Heavy Proton Xi-cc-plus Found at CERN's Large Hadron Collider
Physicists at CERN near Geneva have identified a heavier version of the proton, named Xi-cc-plus, using an upgraded detector at the Large Hadron Collider. This discovery aids in understanding the strong nuclear force, amid funding cuts threatening future
Honey's Healing Properties: Science vs. Myths
Research reveals honey's antimicrobial and prebiotic potential, but experts caution against overhyped health claims. Ancient remedy faces modern scientific scrutiny.
UK Biobank Health Data Exposed Online in Multiple Leaks
A Guardian investigation uncovers that confidential health records from the UK Biobank project, involving 500,000 volunteers, have been inadvertently exposed online multiple times, raising serious privacy and security concerns.
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A psychiatric unit in Trondheim, Norway, is pioneering circadian lighting by removing blue wavelengths in evenings to treat mental illness, with studies showing reduced aggression and improved symptoms.
Exercise, Hedgehog Hearing, AI Mind Influence in Science
New research reveals exercise enhances brain function, hedgehog hearing adaptations, and AI's potential to influence human minds in groundbreaking scientific podcast.
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AI Beats Doctors in Breast Cancer Detection, Faces Challenges
A new study reveals AI can identify breast cancer more effectively than human doctors, yet practical issues like trust and system integration delay its widespread NHS adoption.
Antibiotic Pipeline Thin as Superbug Deaths to Double by 2050
Experts warn the pipeline of new drugs to fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs has shrunk by 35% in five years, with deaths projected to double to 8 million annually by 2050.
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