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Astronomers detected a four-carbon sugar called erythrulose in a gas cloud near the Milky Way's center, marking the first true sugar ever found in interstellar space. The discovery could help explain how the building blocks of life first arrived on Earth.
A naturally sweet sugar that doesn't trigger insulin spikes just became affordable to produce, thanks to an unlikely hero: slime mold. Tagatose could finally give people with diabetes and health-conscious eaters a real alternative to artificial sweeteners.
A BBC journalist ditched added sugar for six weeks and found surprising changes in her energy, mood, and daily cravings. Her experiment reveals how cutting back on hidden sugars can transform how you feel every day.
Nine of Thailand's biggest coffee and tea chains just made "normal sweetness" mean half the sugar, and customers don't have to ask for the change. The move could help millions slash their daily sugar intake without changing their ordering habits.
Major Thai coffee chains are teaming up with health officials to change what "normal sweetness" means, shifting the default from 100% sugar to 50%. The simple switch could help millions of customers cut their daily sugar intake without giving up their favorite drinks.
A Taiwanese food tech company just cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat. The breakthrough helps Malaysian brands prepare for strict new sugar taxes starting in 2026.
Researchers discovered a 13-atom molecule containing sulfur in interstellar space, filling a critical gap in our understanding of how life's building blocks formed in the cosmos. The finding suggests many more complex molecules essential to life may be waiting to be found among the stars.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered the longest organic molecules ever found on Mars, and scientists say they can't explain them without considering the possibility of ancient life. The fatty acid fragments found in ancient mudstone are the kind of molecules living things create.
New research links blood sugar spikes after meals to Alzheimer's disease risk, offering hope that simple diet changes could protect brain health. Scientists found genetic predisposition to post-meal sugar spikes increased relative Alzheimer's risk by 69 percent.
A Malaysian health food company has developed functional jellies with zero added sugar, timing perfectly with the country's 2026 sugar tax aimed at fighting lifestyle diseases. Wel-Bloom's innovation offers consumers a guilt-free treat while supporting public health goals.
A Taiwanese company has cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat, just as Malaysia prepares stricter sugar taxes in 2026. The breakthrough helps food makers create healthier products without sacrificing taste or quality.
Researchers discovered that a molecule once thought to only mark proteins for breakdown also directly controls how our bodies store and use sugar. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for diabetes, obesity, and metabolic diseases.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have developed G2.2, a sugar-based molecule that targets dormant cancer stem cells responsible for relapse. After a decade of work, the breakthrough could prevent cancer from returning in patients who thought they were cured.
Australian researchers discovered how to weaponize special sugar molecules to destroy deadly drug-resistant bacteria, offering hope for infections that no longer respond to antibiotics. The breakthrough could save countless lives in hospitals worldwide.
Scientists studying how pythons survive on one massive meal per year discovered a natural molecule that helped obese mice lose 9% of their body weight. The finding could one day lead to new obesity treatments inspired by nature's most extreme eaters.
Tanzania is raising taxes on cigarettes and sugar to help pay for universal health insurance, turning harmful habits into healthy futures. The new levies are expected to generate billions for healthcare access across the country.
A new study suggests prebiotic sodas could help manage blood sugar spikes better than traditional soft drinks. While the research is preliminary, it offers hope for people looking for healthier beverage alternatives.
NASA's Curiosity rover just discovered the most diverse collection of organic molecules ever found on Mars, including seven never seen before on the Red Planet. Among them are chemical building blocks that could be precursors to DNA and RNA.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered 21 different organic molecules on Mars, including seven never seen before on the Red Planet. The find brings scientists closer to understanding whether ancient Mars could have supported life.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered the richest collection of organic molecules ever detected on Mars, including chemicals similar to those that build DNA on Earth. The 3.5-billion-year-old compounds prove the red planet can preserve delicate chemistry for billions of years.
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