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A common recessive NDD caused by RNU2-2 mutations disrupts brain development and opens paths for diagnosis and therapy. Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York have identified a newly recognized recessive neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) that may be the most common of its kind discovered so far. The condition is [...]

Mosquitoes aren’t chasing each other—they’re all drawn to the same invisible signals that lead straight to you. After observing hundreds of mosquitoes circling a human subject and analyzing roughly 20 million data points, researchers from Georgia Tech and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed a mathematical model that predicts how female mosquitoes locate and approach [...]

Giant, intelligent octopuses may have once ruled the ancient seas. Modern octopuses are known for their intelligence and flexibility, living in reefs, squeezing into crevices, or drifting through deep ocean waters. However, new research suggests their earliest ancestors played a much more dominant role in marine ecosystems. A study led by Hokkaido University reports that [...]

A long-standing cosmic mystery is beginning to yield new clues as researchers uncover a strikingly consistent pattern in the behavior of high-energy particles traveling across the universe. More than 100 years after their discovery, cosmic rays continue to puzzle scientists. These extremely energetic particles travel across the universe from distant and powerful sources. The DAMPE [...]

Astronomers have finally identified where the Milky Way’s star-making activity fades, uncovering a long-sought boundary in our galaxy. Determining how far the Milky Way extends has always been tricky because its disk does not end abruptly — it gradually fades into space. Now, researchers have identified a clear boundary for where new stars are actively [...]

A long-standing assumption about evolution is being challenged by new research showing that vastly different species can rely on the same genetic pathways to develop similar traits. Scientists have discovered that evolution has relied on the same genetic “cheat sheet” for more than 120 million years, suggesting that the development of life on Earth may [...]

A new sound-based laser could measure gravity with unprecedented precision and reshape navigation technology. Since their introduction in the 1960s, lasers have fueled major advances in science and everyday technology, from supermarket scanners to eye surgery. Traditional lasers operate by controlling photons, which are particles of light. Over the past two decades, researchers have expanded [...]

A new quantum-inspired algorithm is reshaping how scientists approach some of the most complex materials known, enabling rapid analysis of structures that were previously beyond computational reach. Quantum technologies, including quantum computers, rely on materials that display unusual quantum effects under specific conditions. Researchers have found that these properties can also be engineered…

A new study links the universe’s expansion to quantum topology, suggesting that hidden mathematical structures may stabilize the cosmological constant in ways previously unrecognized. The cosmological constant is a term physicists use to describe the energy pushing the universe to expand faster over time. Despite its simple definition, it represents one of the deepest unsolved [...]

A newly discovered stegosaur skull from Spain is offering rare insight into the anatomy and evolution of one of Europe’s most iconic dinosaurs. A rare skull from Spain is giving scientists a clearer look at one of Europe’s most important armored dinosaurs and reshaping ideas about how stegosaurs spread and evolved. Stegosaurs were plant-eating dinosaurs [...]

A clinical trial suggests that exercise, and possibly low-dose ibuprofen, may help counter cognitive decline during chemotherapy. Cognitive changes are a surprisingly common side effect of chemotherapy, affecting up to 80% of patients. Often described as “brain fog,” these symptoms can include trouble concentrating, memory slips, and difficulty juggling everyday tasks. While usually mild, they [.…

Omega-3 supplements are widely regarded as a simple way to support brain health, especially with age. For millions of adults, omega-3 supplements are part of a daily routine built around heart, joint, eye, and brain health. Fish oil, krill oil, and flaxseed oil capsules are among the most widely used nonvitamin supplements in the United [...]

A hidden cholesterol particle may signal overlooked cardiovascular risk, offering a new clue for prevention and future treatments. New findings from an analysis of more than 20,000 patients across three major NIH studies show that elevated Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is linked to ongoing cardiovascular risk, even after standard treatments. Lp(a) is a cholesterol-carrying particle found in [...]

Galápagos plants show repeated evolution and emerging species, emphasizing evolution’s flexibility and active role today. The Galápagos Islands have long stood as a living laboratory of evolution, but their story is far from finished. Nearly two centuries after Darwin’s famous finches reshaped our understanding of life, new research reveals that evolution on these remote islands [...]

A small, newly uncovered document from ancient Dongola is reshaping what historians know about a little-understood period in Sudan’s past. A small Arabic document found in the ruins of Old Dongola is helping confirm the existence of King Qashqash, a ruler long treated as legendary. The study, published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa, examines [...]

Researchers discovered an Iliad fragment in a mummy, marking the first literary papyrus used in embalming and offering new evidence of cultural practices in Roman Egypt. More than 1,600 years after it was written, one of the most famous stories in human history has resurfaced in an unexpected place — wrapped around the dead. Archaeologists [...]

Scar-driven changes in joint tissue may underlie treatment resistance in rheumatoid arthritis, opening the door to new targeted therapies. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects millions worldwide, causing persistent joint pain, swelling, and stiffness when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissue lining the joints. Over the past two decades, an expanding toolkit of anti-inflammatory and immune…

Scientists have uncovered a surprising overlap between cancer genetics and Alzheimer’s disease, involving mutations in the brain’s immune cells. As we age, our cells quietly collect genetic mutations—most of them harmless, some potentially dangerous. But what if the same kinds of mutations that fuel cancer are also shaping diseases of the brain? A new study [...]

Scientists have identified a compound that promotes weight loss without the bone damage seen in restrictive diets. A diet that cuts certain amino acids can drive rapid fat loss and even extend lifespan in animals. But it comes with a major downside: weaker bones. New research suggests that the trade-off may not be unavoidable. In [...]

A subtle mechanical adjustment reveals a powerful way to control the quantum behavior of embedded defects. Researchers have identified a new method to control the quantum behavior of tiny imperfections in diamond by gently stretching or compressing the crystal. This approach could lead to a new generation of sensors capable of detecting pressure, temperature, and [...]