Eugene Braunwald, Whose Research Reshaped Cardiology, Dies at 96
Eugene Braunwald, a groundbreaking cardiologist whose research helped transform heart disease from a near-certain killer into a condition…
A first step to drought tolerant crops – Salk Institute charts a course
Fresh strawberries on display at the Heritage Family Farms booth at the Little Italy Farmers’ Market on April…
Science journals have a problem with guest editors, special editions
Should academic journals begin to second-guess guest editors? That question gained new urgency last week when the British…
For the first time ever, scientists create particles out of empty space
The universe looks like it is mostly empty space. Remove the stars, planets, dust, and gas, and what…
People judge weight loss more harshly when GLP-1 drugs are involved, study finds
Even when medication is paired with diet and exercise, people may still feel their weight loss is less…
Scientists reveal identity of mysterious ‘golden orb’ collected during NOAA expedition
A close up image of the “golden orb” in the lab of the Smithsonian Institution. Following collection, the orb…
Excessive daytime napping linked to higher risk of death in older adults, study finds
People who love to nap may be alarmed to hear that dozing off during the day is linked…
Quiz: Can You Tell Real British Insults From Fakes?
How do I snub thee? Some British researchers are counting the ways, asking people around the country to…
Mississippi State physicist creates neutron star reaction in the lab
For years, physicists have wondered whether one unstable form of copper might act like a traffic jam inside…
4 Healthy Aging Habits a Longevity Doctor Follows Most Days
Dr. Julie Chen, an integrative medicine physician, is a big fan of preventive habits. Loading audio narration… “If…