Knowridge Science Report

The planet Venus is arguably the most mischievous planetary body in the solar system. This is because like Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, Venus is shrouded in a thick atmosphere that can’t be viewed with optical telescopes and require radar images to see the surface. Unlike Titan, whose atmosphere looks quite dull, Venus’s swirling and awe-inspiring […] The post Could Life Exist on Venus? Peptides…

A new kind of light-emitting diode could one day produce more light while using less material. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed an experimental LED made with extremely thin, branching nanowires. The design could potentially improve energy efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs. The research was published in the journal Nano Research. LEDs are […] The post Tiny Nanowires …

Researchers in Japan have developed a design system that turns flat sheets of paper into wearable sensors that automatically wrap around fingers, wrists and arms. The low-cost technology could offer a more sustainable alternative to wearable devices made from plastic, fabric or other materials. Wearable sensors are already widely used in smartwatches, fitness trackers, rings […] The post Self-Fol…

Researchers in South Korea have developed a special heat-blocking fabric that can be attached to railway tracks to keep them cooler during extreme summer weather. Heat waves are becoming more intense as the climate changes. During very hot days, railway tracks can reach temperatures above 60°C. Steel rails expand as they heat up, increasing the […] The post New Magnetic Fabric Cuts Railway Track …

Artificial intelligence is transforming scientific research, but science may also help build better AI. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame say organic chemistry is pushing developers to create AI systems that are more reliable, understandable and honest about uncertainty. Their article, published in Chemical Reviews, examines how the difficult problems found in organic chemistry […] The …

Mercury may once have been covered by a thin crust of graphite, the same form of carbon used in pencils. New laboratory studies have revealed how this unusual crust formed and why the planet’s enormous core contains much less carbon than scientists once thought. The research was conducted by scientists at the University of Liège […] The post Mercury’s Ancient Crust May Have Been Made of Graphite …

Breakfast at noon and dinner after midnight may fit some modern lifestyles, but a new study raises questions about whether very late meals are good for long-term health. Researchers found links between meal timing, the risk of death, and estimated life expectancy among U.S. adults. The study followed eating patterns and health outcomes in more […] The post Eating Too Late May Increase Early Death…

Low-carbohydrate diets can affect cholesterol in very different ways. Some people see little change in their LDL cholesterol, while others experience a sharp rise even when they are following a similar eating plan. New research from Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that genetics may help explain part of this difference. The findings were presented […] The post Why Low-Carb Diets Ra…

A sore knee can start as a small annoyance and gradually become a problem that changes how a person lives. For millions of adults, the cause is osteoarthritis, a common joint disease that can affect work, sleep, exercise and even emotional well-being. The knee carries much of the body’s weight whenever a person stands, walks […] The post Why Knee Arthritis Is Not Just an Aging Problem appeared fi…

People who survive a bleeding stroke face an important question after leaving hospital: how can they lower the chance of having another stroke? New research suggests that carefully bringing blood pressure down more intensively could be one of the most effective steps. The study focused on intracerebral hemorrhage, a serious type of stroke caused when […] The post Lower Blood Pressure May Prevent …

A food can be healthy for most people and still cause trouble in a particular disease. That idea is at the center of new research examining why a common plant substance called oxalate may behave differently inside the intestines of people with inflammatory bowel disease. Oxalate occurs naturally in many foods, including spinach, nuts, potatoes, […] The post Why Some Plant Foods May Harm the Gut a…

Scientists may have found another piece of the puzzle behind high blood pressure. Researchers at the University of Missouri have identified a protein in certain immune cells that appears to help drive inflammation, stiffen arteries and raise blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the […] The post Scientists Find a New Cause of H…

For many people, losing weight with a GLP-1 medicine brings major improvements in blood sugar, weight and overall health. But hair thinning has become an increasingly discussed concern among people using drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. A new study from researchers at NYU Langone Health offers a possible explanation for at least some […] The post Why Some Men on Weight Loss Drugs Get H…

Colorectal cancer can harm much more than the colon. In advanced disease, some patients lose so much muscle and bone that they become weak, less mobile, and less able to cope with demanding cancer treatments. New research may help explain how this happens. Scientists have discovered a communication system in which cancer cells send a […] The post Why Colon Cancer Can Damage the Whole Body appeare…

Getting enough bright light during the day may help older adults sleep better and stay more active, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The findings suggest that a simple light therapy lamp could be a useful way to support healthy aging, especially for people who spend much of their time indoors. […] The post Bright Day Light May Help Older People Sleep Better appeared first o…

Scientists have developed a new lead-free solar material that can better survive exposure to air, moisture and heat. The advance could help make next-generation solar cells safer, more efficient and practical for everyday use. Perovskite solar cells have attracted worldwide interest because they can turn sunlight into electricity efficiently and may be easier and cheaper […] The post A Molecular …

Why do two people with similar lifestyles sometimes have very different body weights and metabolic health? Food intake and physical activity are crucial, but they do not tell the whole story. New research involving more than 1 million people suggests that rare differences in DNA can give some individuals a powerful natural advantage in the […] The post A Million Genomes Reveal a Metabolic Advanta…

Immunotherapy is often disappointing in clear cell ovarian cancer, but a new study suggests the problem may not be quite that simple. Scientists have discovered a rare group of these tumors that appears to create its own inflammatory environment, drawing immune cells into the cancer. Those tumors may be unusually sensitive to immunotherapy. The research […] The post These Ovarian Tumors May Respo…

How people use cannabis may tell doctors more about their risk than simply knowing that they use it. A large U.S. study found that people who consume cannabis in many different ways are much more likely to use it daily and show signs of addiction. Modern cannabis products come in many forms. Along with traditional […] The post One Cannabis Habit May Show Addiction Risk appeared first on Knowridge…

Tests that promise to reveal your body’s “true age” sound like a glimpse into the future. But new research suggests that ordinary health information may do a better job of predicting who will develop chronic disease. Researchers at Tampere University in Finland compared modern biological age tests with simple measures that have been used for […] The post Fancy Biological Age Tests May Miss the Ba…