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theconversation.comworld8 hrs ago
Kenya Study Finds Poverty and Cancer Diagnosis Both Shape Brain Ageing, with Cancer Patients Showing Greater Resilience than Caregivers
A three-year Kenyan study of 404 adults found poverty affects healthy brain ageing more than cancer. Researchers presented results showing lifelong socioeconomic factors shape cognitive outcomes.
South China Morning Postai17 hrs ago
Peking University team reports optical link that speeds lab AI tests over 100-fold
An all-optical interconnect developed at Peking University links standard electronic chips and raises AI distributed inference speeds by more than 100 times while cutting resource use to one-ninth. The work was published July 13 in National Science Review.
New York Postworld1 day ago
Study Links Six Hormonal Birth Control Drugs to Higher Meningioma Risk
A Danish study of three million women found small increases in meningioma risk among users of Depo-Provera and five other hormonal contraceptives. Absolute risk remained low and declined after stopping use.
cnbc.comai1 day ago
Hybrid Quantum-Classical System Generates Peptides That Bind Proteins Better Than Classical Model Alone
A Technical University of Denmark team paired a generative AI model with a small quantum computer from ORCA Computing. Laboratory tests showed the hybrid setup produced more successful peptides than classical methods alone, especially with limited training data. The work focused…
zerohedge.comworld1 day ago
Chinese semiconductor researcher dies by suicide in Michigan day after US federal interview
Wang Danhao, 31, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan, died by suicide in Ann Arbor. His ashes reached his mother in China nearly four months later. The death followed an interview by US federal law enforcement the previous day.
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deadline.comworld1 day ago
Study of Retired Soccer Players Aged 30-60 Finds Brain Differences but No Cognitive Impairment
New research presented at a London conference found former professional soccer players reported more anxiety and depression and had lower gray matter in key brain areas than non-contact athletes. The study of 142 players aged 30 to 60 used scans and assessments but found no major…
Fox Newsworld2 days ago
Study Links Each Extra Hour of Prolonged Sitting to 10% Higher Cancer Death Risk but Cannot Prove Cause
Fox News reported that University of Glasgow researchers tracked 91,292 UK volunteers for about 12 years and found each extra hour of prolonged sedentary behavior tied to a 10% higher cancer mortality risk. Replacing sitting time with light or vigorous activity showed lower risks…
entrepreneur.comtechnology3 days ago
Study Finds Soccer Fans’ Heart Rates Rose 8 Beats per Minute During Cup Final
Bielefeld University researchers monitored 229 Arminia Bielefeld supporters with smartwatches during the 2025 German Cup final. Heart rates and stress levels rose sharply compared with ordinary days.
news.sky.comscience3 days ago
UK Biobank Study Finds Coffee Drinkers Had Lower Liver-Disease Risks but Cannot Prove Cause
A large UK Biobank analysis of 354,957 participants found coffee drinkers faced reduced risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death over 13 years. Benefits appeared for both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee. Fox News reported the findings published in Clinical Ga…
world3 days ago
Texas A&M Study: Alcohol Reduced Brain Circuit Activity in Amyloid Models but Increased It in Tau Models
New research from Texas A&M University shows chronic alcohol exposure reduces communication in the corticostriatal circuit in amyloid-beta models but increases it in tau models. The 2026 study in Neuropharmacology suggests effects depend on existing brain changes rather than unif…
Japan Timesworld3 days ago
University of Tokyo Study Maps Neural Circuit for Aversion to Specific Individuals
Researchers identified brain connections that link social memory to fear responses in mice. The work showed how manipulating those circuits can create or remove avoidance of one individual while leaving other interactions intact.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
Study Finds Microplastics in 29 of 38 Pet Food Products Tested
Researchers collected hedgehog droppings and analyzed pet food samples to trace microplastic ingestion. The study found plastic particles in 76 percent of the brands examined and higher contamination in lower-priced items.
news.sky.combusiness4 days ago
Study Finds Chocolate Scent Before Weightlifting Adds Repetitions
A peer-reviewed study found that briefly inhaling dark chocolate scent before and between weightlifting sets increased repetitions performed. The trial involved 23 men who had fasted for at least 10 hours.
theconversation.comworld5 days ago
Research links landfill diets to weight gain and DNA damage in European white storks
White storks in Poland that feed at landfills show higher body mass and energy stores than birds that forage naturally. Researchers also found DNA damage in landfill-fed chicks as young as one week old. The findings come as EU waste policies reduce open landfill access.
israelnationalnews.comscience6 days ago
Systematic Review Finds Mixed Results for Creatine in Depression Trials
Canada-based researchers examined five randomized controlled trials of creatine monohydrate as an add-on for mood disorders. Four trials focused on major depressive disorder and one on bipolar depression. Results were inconsistent across studies.
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Wiredtechnology6 days ago
Mass Balance Launches Grapefruit-Sized Apparatus on SpaceX Mission
The British startup sent a self-running chemical experiment into orbit Tuesday aboard a SpaceX transporter. The two-month test collects microgravity data on cells and reactions to support AI models for disease research.
news.sky.comworld6 days ago
Donor-Egg IVF Pregnancy Rates Fall from 54 % to 43 % for Women 49 and Older, Live Births from 46 % to 32 %
Research on 1,774 women showed pregnancy rates fell from 54% to 43% and live births from 46% to 32% for those aged 49 and over using donor eggs. Miscarriage risk doubled, linked to womb lining changes.
dohanews.coscience7 days ago
Columbia Study: Six Weeks of Later Bedtimes Linked to Average One-Pound Gain
Ninety-five adults delayed their bedtime by 90 minutes for six weeks and gained an average of one pound while spending 20 more minutes sedentary each day. The findings were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers and outside experts linked the changes to disrupt…
israelnationalnews.comscience7 days ago
Study of 49 Telehealth Sites Finds Mixed Clinical Oversight for GLP-1 Weight-Loss Prescriptions
A Yale University researcher posing as a patient examined 49 websites prescribing GLP-1 drugs. The study, published Monday in JAMA, found many prescriptions were issued without appropriate clinical care.
gizmodo.comworld7 days ago
Texas Researchers Find Typhus DNA in Fleas on 6 of 167 Sampled Cats
A May 2026 study detected R. typhi DNA in fleas from six of 167 cats sampled in the Rio Grande Valley. Separate records showed 149 Galveston cases from 2019 to 2023, with two deaths.
deadline.comworld11 days ago
Curtin Review: Interactive Programs Change Dementia Risk Factors More Than Standard Campaigns
A review published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity examined prevention programs in eight countries and identified interactive strategies that outperform standard awareness campaigns. Separate analysis of nearly 500,000 adults linked sarcopenic obesity to higher dementia incidence…
focustaiwan.twfinance12 days ago
German Lab Achieves Record Sunlight-to-Hydrogen Efficiency but Most Green-Hydrogen Projects Face Delays
Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE combined III-V solar cells with PEM electrolyzers to convert sunlight straight into hydrogen. The July 1, 2026 report notes the prototype skips electricity generation and that the lead researcher is seeking investors for a spin-off.
theregister.comscience12 days ago
Scientists Create Synthetic Cell That Adapts and Learns Survival Skills
Researchers built the most advanced synthetic cell to date, naming it Spudcell. The cell shows hallmarks of life including adaptation and learning.
freepressjournal.inscience12 days ago
Study Finds Women's Employment Rose 27% After GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
A Harvard economics professor analyzed panel data and found that unemployed women who began GLP-1 medications saw a 27% rise in employment within roughly 18 months. Single women also showed higher rates of marriage or cohabitation, while self-reported life satisfaction remained u…
nypost.comworld13 days ago
Mouse Experiments Link Scratching to Increased Skin Swelling
University of Pittsburgh researchers applied irritants to mice and found that scratching triggered more inflammation. Mice prevented from scratching or lacking itch-sensing nerves developed milder reactions.
newatlas.comscience13 days ago
Study Finds Molecular Differences in Blood of 9/11 Responders With and Without PTSD
Researchers at Stony Brook University analyzed blood samples from 393 World Trade Center responders collected 18 years after the 2001 attacks. The study identified differences in 114 proteins and seven metabolites between those with and without PTSD. Fox News reported the finding…
interestingengineering.comworld16 days ago
World's Largest Particle Accelerator to Shut Down for Four Years Starting Monday
The facility credited with confirming the Higgs boson will pause operations to raise collision rates and expand dark matter research.
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agriculture.einnews.comworld16 days ago
Norwegian Study Finds Modest Link Between Longer Breastfeeding and Slightly Lower ADHD Symptoms
Researchers analyzing 37,600 Norwegian families found longer exclusive breastfeeding up to six months tied to reduced ADHD symptoms at ages 3, 5 and 8. The association held after adjustments for genetics and demographics, nypost.com reported.
app.buzzsumo.comworld16 days ago
Mouse Study Finds Scratching an Itch Increases Swelling but Reduces Bacteria on Infected Skin
University of Pittsburgh researchers used irritant application and restraint collars on mice to demonstrate how scratching increases swelling through a substance P pathway. The findings explain the itch-scratch cycle while noting limited germ protection from the behavior.
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Los Angeles Timesscience16 days ago
Study Finds Human and Ape Laughter Share Similar Rhythms
Researchers tickled apes and children, then compared the recordings with older ape vocalizations. The chuckles followed matching patterns across species.
Fox Newsscience17 days ago
Study Finds Slightly Higher Eye Disease Rate Among Ex-Smokers Who Switched to Vapes vs. Those Who Quit Nicotine
A Korean study of 179,273 adults who quit smoking found those who switched to vapes faced elevated rates of eye disease compared with those who quit nicotine entirely.
blog.googleai17 days ago
Frontier AI models show errors in multimodal medical reasoning tests
Multiple leading AI systems produced faulty reasoning, inappropriate shortcuts, and hallucinations during medical reasoning evaluations. The findings were published today.
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Forbesworld17 days ago
Study: Shared laughter rhythm in apes, humans dates to 15 million years ago
A University of Warwick analysis of 140 laughter sequences shows humans and four great ape species share the same rhythmic pattern. The research, published June 25, 2026, indicates the foundation for vocal control evolved gradually rather than abruptly.
Abc Newstechnology18 days ago
Study Finds Human and Ape Laughter Follow Similar Rhythms
Researchers compared decades-old recordings of tickled apes with new recordings of tickled children. The analysis showed regular timing between laughs in both groups.
news.sky.combusiness18 days agoUpdated
UK Begins Building £750 Million National Supercomputer Near Edinburgh After Funding Was Reinstated
Work has started on the new national supercomputer at a site near Penicuik in Midlothian. The £750 million system, hosted by the University of Edinburgh and owned by UK Research and Innovation, is scheduled to be ready for use in spring 2028.
CoinDeskbusiness19 days ago
Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget 40 Percent and Lays Off 20 Percent of Staff
The Ethereum Foundation reduced its budget by roughly 40 percent and laid off about 20 percent of its workforce on June 24. The moves followed the launch of EthLabs, a new research group backed by more than 50 stakeholders.
nypost.comai19 days ago
UC Berkeley Study Uses AI to Link Cardiac Fibrosis to Sudden Death Risk
Researchers published findings in Nature on June 24 showing cardiac fibrosis is common in people at highest risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The study applied artificial intelligence to identify those individuals. Sudden cardiac arrest kills more than 350,000 people annually in the…
coindesk.combusiness19 days ago
Ethlabs Launches as Ethereum Research Group One Day Before Foundation Announces Restructuring
Ethlabs, backed by Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin and more than 50 contributors, began operations to advance protocol research and adoption. The launch occurred one day before the Ethereum Foundation announced a restructuring that will cut roughly 20 percent of its staff.
news.google.comworld19 days ago
Study: Hourly Five-Minute Walks Improved Mood Most but Disrupted Work More Than Less Frequent Breaks
BBC News reported results from a Columbia University study of more than 11,000 U.S. employees showing that five-minute walking breaks every hour during an eight- to nine-hour workday produced the largest gains in productivity, mood and alertness.
cointelegraph.combusiness20 days ago
Five Ethereum Foundation Researchers Leave to Form Independent Ethlabs Nonprofit
Ethlabs, backed by SharpLink Gaming, Bitmine Immersion Technologies and Joe Lubin, began operations on June 22 to advance transaction settlement and tokenized asset infrastructure. The group draws from recent departures at the Ethereum Foundation.
Fox Newsscience20 days ago
Small Study Finds Four-Minute Daily Exercises Improved Some Mobility Tests in Older Adults
A Penn State College of Medicine study found that a four-minute home exercise program boosted leg strength, balance and mobility among sedentary adults aged 65 and older. Participants completed the routine on 81 percent of days over 12 weeks. The findings were published in PLOS O…
Fox Newsscience20 days ago
Study Measures Body Changes During England World Cup Match
Researchers recorded heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and stress hormones in one viewer during a six-goal match. Readings showed a temporary stress response followed by quick recovery. The same changes may affect people with existing heart or brain conditions differently.
CoinDeskbusiness21 days ago
Five Former Ethereum Researchers Form Independent Nonprofit Backed by Corporate Funders
Ethlabs was announced Monday with backing from SharpLink Gaming, Bitmine Immersion Technologies and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin. The group will focus on Ethereum scaling and tokenized asset infrastructure.
The Independentscience21 days ago
New spider species in Australia uses spring-loaded snare to catch specific ant
Scientists identified an unnamed spider in north Queensland rainforests that builds a cone-shaped silk trap to capture only one ant species. The mechanism launches the ant at accelerations comparable to a severe car crash.
Fox Newsscience21 days ago
French Study Finds Link Between Some Food Preservatives and Higher Hypertension Risk but Cannot Prove Causation
Researchers tracked 112,395 adults for nearly eight years and found higher intake of non-antioxidant preservatives tied to 29 percent greater hypertension risk. Eight specific additives showed associations, with ascorbic acid also linked to cardiovascular events.
Forbesai21 days ago
OpenAI Publishes Paper on Deployment Simulation for AI Safety Testing
OpenAI released a research paper on June 16 describing a new pre-release testing method that uses real production conversations to evaluate unreleased models. The approach aims to prevent models from detecting they are under evaluation.
nypost.comworld21 days ago
Study Finds Adults Who Feel Older Report Worse Sleep and Health
A National Sleep Foundation study of more than 3,100 adults found those who felt older than their actual age reported more insomnia, irregular sleep, daytime fatigue, and poorer physical health.
news-medical.networld23 days ago
Studies detect endocrine-disrupting chemicals in breast milk samples
Two recent studies tested breast milk from hundreds of mothers and found multiple chemicals that can interfere with hormones. Researchers say the findings do not change recommendations to breastfeed.
Newsweekscience23 days ago
U.S. Adults' Supplement Use Shows Modest Drop in Multivitamins but Rise in Vitamin D and Curcumin, 1999-2023
A study of more than 63,000 adults found multivitamin use declined while vitamin D and curcumin rose sharply. Older adults showed the largest increase in overall supplement use.
quantamagazine.orgscience23 days ago
Light Probe Mimicking Slow-Wave Activity in One Hemisphere of Awake Mice Preserved Some Memory Performance
@NewScientist reported that researchers used light to trigger slow-wave patterns in one brain hemisphere of sleep-deprived mice, preserving memory performance comparable to rested animals.
link.springer.comworld24 days ago
Brazilian Researchers Test Jackfruit-Based Gel on Stem Cells for Gum Disease Treatment
Scientists at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo created a biomaterial using jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel extract, and simvastatin. The gel was published today in Polymer Bulletin and tested on human stem cells.
New Scientistscience24 days ago
Science Study Estimates Global Density of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Networks
Researchers published the first global estimate of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal network density and biomass in Science. Two sources reported the study findings.
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theconversation.comscience24 days ago
Tropical butterflies show lifespans up to 25 times longer than relatives
A study published Tuesday found that some Heliconius butterflies live as long as 348 days. Researchers identified both dietary and genetic factors behind the extended lifespan.
memeburn.comai24 days ago
Nobel-Winning AlphaFold Researcher John Jumper to Join Anthropic After Leaving Google DeepMind
The chemist who led AlphaFold development will join the AI startup after nearly a decade at Google. He shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Demis Hassabis.
nbcnews.comscience24 days ago
Microplastics Found in Over 75% of Tested Pet Food Brands
A study by the universities of Sussex and Exeter detected microplastics in 16 of 19 pet food brands. Value-range products showed higher concentrations than premium options, and wet food produced greater daily intake despite lower particle density.
swissinfo.chworld26 days ago
Swiss Study Identifies 'M Factor' Attitude Cluster Among 20% of Men
A University of Zurich survey of more than 6,000 Swiss residents ages 16-64 found that one-fifth of men scored high on a scale measuring views of threatened masculinity linked to violence and opposition to gender equality.
deccanchronicle.comscience26 days ago
Global Temperatures Reach 1.9C Above Pre-Industrial Levels This Summer
Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations reached a record high in May. Multiple research groups reported data showing continued warming driven by human emissions.
Forbesworld26 days agoUpdated
Study Finds GLP-1 Users Show Weaker Links Between Impulsivity and Violent Acts
A peer-reviewed study of 7,521 U.S. adults found the connection between impulsivity and violent behavior was 62 percent weaker among current GLP-1 medication users. The research also reported a 52 percent weaker link between alcohol use and violent behavior for current users comp…
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themarketherald.com.auai26 days ago
Nature Publishes Two AI Models for Emergency and Outpatient Medical Care
Two AI medical agentic models were published today in Nature. The models address end-to-end care after emergency department presentation and care across three outpatient visits.
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nypost.comworld26 days ago
Study Links GLP-1 Drugs to Reduced Impulsivity
A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may affect decision-making beyond appetite control. Research examined links between these drugs and behavior in people taking them.