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Scientists accidentally discovered that severed sea cucumber body parts can heal themselves and survive indefinitely in regular ocean water. The detached tissues lived for over three years without dying, potentially rewriting what we know about tissue regeneration and longevity.
After decades of confusion and misdiagnosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome just got a name that finally matches what it actually does to the body. The change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) could transform diagnosis, research funding, and lives for 170 million women worldwide.
Researchers found a way to protect wetlands while still allowing development, cutting flood damage costs by $1.6 billion in Florida alone. The solution combines tradeable conservation credits with a smart local tax system.
A late paleontologist's donated field notebooks gave scientists the final piece they needed to publish groundbreaking research on a 55-million-year-old fossil. The tarpon discovery rewrites New Zealand's prehistoric ocean story.
New brain research reveals how we instantly separate words from a continuous stream of sounds, solving a mystery that's stumped scientists for decades. The discovery could help millions with language disorders and improve AI systems.
Mount Sinai researchers discovered that focused radiation helps CAR-T therapy work better against tough-to-treat solid tumors like lung cancer and melanoma. The breakthrough could make this life-saving treatment safer and more effective for thousands of cancer patients.
French scientists discovered that completely sterilized dirt continued releasing carbon dioxide for six years, suggesting the chemistry of life might have existed before life itself. This breakthrough could rewrite our understanding of how biology began on Earth.
After nearly a decade of research and overcoming a devastating lab fire, an Indian startup has created the country's first flushable sanitary pad made entirely from plant-based materials. The innovation could transform how millions of women handle menstrual waste disposal.
FIFA just unveiled a groundbreaking health program built on science designed specifically for female soccer players. After decades of training women using research developed for men, the sport's governing body is finally filling the knowledge gap.
Vanderbilt researchers developed two breakthrough compounds that let scientists study TAOK proteins for the first time, opening new paths to understanding and potentially treating Alzheimer's disease. More than seven million Americans with Alzheimer's now have new hope for future treatments.
Researchers analyzing 650 billion particle decays at CERN's Large Hadron Collider discovered behavior that defies our current understanding of physics. This breakthrough could unlock mysteries like dark matter and reshape science for generations.
Scientists discovered that analyzing how people write, not just what they write, could detect cognitive decline before serious symptoms appear. The breakthrough could transform early dementia screening with an affordable, accessible tool.
Britain's clean energy revolution is creating better-paying jobs and economic growth across the entire country. New research shows the net zero economy now supports over a million workers earning 11% more than the national average.
Scientists at MIT have unlocked a cellular secret: enzymes that cluster into tiny droplets work faster and smarter. This discovery could revolutionize how we design cancer treatments.
Cancer survivors and their families are invited to a free celebration in Bakersfield on June 2, complete with hula dancing, food, and a community photo. The Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center's sixth annual event has grown each year, welcoming survivors of all ages and treatment stages.
Scientists tracking 8,000 seaweed rafts off Greenland discovered underwater forests transport far more carbon to the deep ocean than previously known. The research reveals a natural climate solution hiding beneath coastal waters worldwide.
A tablet that makes cancer cells visible to the immune system shrank tumors by at least 30% in patients who had run out of treatment options. The breakthrough could help the two-thirds of cancer patients for whom immunotherapy currently fails.
New research reveals meditation transforms your brain in as little as seven minutes, not hours. Even complete beginners experience measurable changes within the first few minutes of practice.
Researchers have formally named a new deep-sea coral species after the Star Wars character, found thriving in complete darkness near Hawaii and the Mariana Trench. The playful discovery reveals the tropical western Pacific may be a hidden hotspot for rare deep-ocean life.
Major League Baseball unites all 30 teams on June 2 for the sixth annual Lou Gehrig Day, honoring the legend while raising critical funds for ALS research. Players will wear special "4" decals and red wristbands as baseball communities nationwide celebrate progress in the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease.
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