Nature
Curcumin May Protect Blood Vessels From Diabetes Damage, Rat Study Finds
New research in rats suggests curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may help protect blood vessels from damage caused by Type 1 diabetes.
Curiosities
6,500-Year-Old Ritual Structure Found in Czech Republic
Archaeologists in the Czech Republic uncovered a 6,500-year-old circular ritual site linked to the sun and moon — predating Stonehenge by 1,000 years.
Space
Stalled Neuron Growth Linked to Major Depression in Adults
New Columbia University research finds neurogenesis halts in depressed adults, revealing molecular targets that could lead to new treatments.
Nature
Trump to Honor Artemis II Crew with Congressional Space Medal
President Trump will present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew on Aug. 28 at Johnson Space Center.
Curiosities
Abandoned Farmland Recovered Into Wildflower Meadow Without Human Intervention
A two-hectare Norfolk field left to recover naturally became a species-rich wildflower meadow within 15 years, questioning the need for costly seeding.
Curiosities
Queen Bees Offload Pesticides Into Eggs, New Research Finds
Queen bees transfer accumulated pesticides into their eggs as a self-defense mechanism, a process that could contribute to long-term colony collapse.
Space
Scientists Are 3D Printing Corneas to Restore Vision
Researchers used one donor's corneal tissue to create hundreds of lab-grown implants via 3D bioprinting, potentially solving a global transplant shortage.
Nature
1,400-Year-Old Skeleton Found in Peru May Be Human Sacrifice
A skeleton unearthed in Lima may represent a ritual offering made when an ancient ceremonial well was sealed nearly 1,400 years ago.
Space
Engineered Probiotic Bacteria Targets Pancreatic Tumors From Within
Researchers used engineered gut bacteria to deliver immune therapy directly into pancreatic tumors, slowing growth in animal models.
Curiosities
Why Walking Gets Slower and More Tiring as We Age
Australian researchers find aging shifts walking toward a "safety-first" strategy, favoring stability over efficiency and increasing fatigue risk.
Nature
Ancient Humans Evolved Genetic Adaptations to Survive the Last Ice Age
Genomes from Jomon hunter-gatherers reveal genetic signatures of cold adaptation inherited from ancestors who lived during the last glacial period.
Tech
Warming Speed, Not Just Temperature, Threatens Atlantic Ocean Circulation
New research finds the rate of global warming, not just peak temperature, determines whether the AMOC ocean circulation system collapses.
Curiosities
Poop Transplant Shows Promise in First Human Food Allergy Trial
A small trial found that fecal microbiota transplants helped 40% of peanut allergy sufferers significantly increase their tolerance in just one dose.
Space
Adult Brain Can Repair Itself by Moving Cell Nuclei Into Damaged Tissue
Researchers found specialized brain cells can rebuild damaged tissue by sending newly formed nuclei into injured areas, revealing an unknown self-repair ability
Nature
Composer Jim Nollman's Decades of Music-Making With Orcas
Jim Nollman has spent 50 years creating music with animals. His new album collects highlights from sessions with orcas.
Tech
High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Linked to Greater Cardiovascular Risk
A study of 20,000+ patients found very high Lp(a) levels raise the risk of stroke and cardiovascular death, even with standard treatment.
Curiosities
Eating Less Sweet Food Does Not Reduce Your Taste for Sweetness
A six-month trial found that changing sweet food intake did not alter taste preferences or key health markers linked to diabetes and heart disease.