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A hidden immune backup system could supercharge mRNA cancer vaccines
Researchers found that mRNA cancer vaccines can recruit an unexpected immune cell to launch powerful tumor-fighting responses, overturning a long-held assumption about how the vaccines work. The discovery could lead to more effective cancer vaccines and help scientists tailor treatments for better patient outcomes.
Hawaii's famous “happy-face” spider has a surprising relative
A newly discovered Happy-Face spider in the Himalayas closely resembles Hawaii's iconic species but evolved independently, according to DNA evidence. Its mysterious smile-like markings, many color forms, and unexpected link to ginger plants have scientists eager to learn how the two distant species are connected.
This alien planet never has sunrise or sunset. It may support life
A planet with one side permanently roasting and the other frozen in endless darkness might still have a chance of supporting life. Researchers found that heat inside a tidally locked exoplanet could circulate in a stable, continuous loop, helping moderate temperatures in certain regions. Their laboratory model suggests these worlds may be more hospitable tha
Scientists just debunked a dangerous baby rattlesnake myth
A new study debunks the long-standing claim that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adults. Researchers found that young rattlesnakes can control their venom just like adults, while adult snakes usually inject much more venom and cause more serious bites. The team also uncovered how the myth spread through decades of inaccurate news reports and mislea
ComEd Commissions Two New Substations, Unlocking Up To 550MW of Wind Energy to the Grid
New transmission substations in LaSalle and Woodford Counties expand capacity to enable utility scale wind farms while enhancing reliability for surrounding communities. ComEd today announced the successful energization of two new 345 kV transmission substations to its grid, enabling the interconnection of up to 550 megawatts (MW) of wind generation ... [con
'Liquid gold' breast milk donations reduce life-threatening disease in premature babies by more than a third
The rate of a life-threatening gut disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has decreased by 38% in very premature babies who received donated breast milk from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, according to research published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. The study is the first in Australia to look at the benefits and risks of donated b
Scientists found a longevity diet that helped mice eat more and lose fat
Scientists found that a modified Mediterranean-style diet with low protein and just enough methionine helped mice live healthier lives while reducing body fat and frailty. Human data also linked lower animal protein intake to lower rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, suggesting the approach could benefit people as well.
Maryland County Adopts a Two-year Moratorium on Data Center Development
Counties across the state have resisted the federal push for a rapid buildout of AI infrastructure, buying time to craft legislation protecting electricity ratepayers and the environment.By Aman AzharMaryland’s second largest county is the latest jurisdiction in the state to slam the brakes on data centers.
The Matua people: Sounds and rituals strengthen cross-border sense of community
Professor Carola Lorea of the University of Tübingen's Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology has published a comprehensive academic study on the Matua, a community of 50 million people scattered across India, Bangladesh and 32 other nations in the wake of evictions and forced migration. Despite national borders and natural barriers such as the Bay o
The Human-Centered Frontier: How Researchers Are Building Technology That Actually Works for People
From AI-powered farms to light-powered chemistry, researchers worldwide are designing technology that works with humans, not just for them.
They Didn't Look Away: The Quiet Revolution of Ordinary Decency
Across the world, ordinary people are choosing differently: a grandson, a barber, an 11-year-old, and strangers proving that goodness isn't dead—it's just quiet
Solar Power Is Getting Personal: How the Technology Is Adapting to Fit Every Climate and Community
Solar power is no longer one-size-fits-all — from vertical panels in snowy Vancouver to floating arrays that survive 3.5-meter ocean waves, innovation is reshap
The Quiet Revolution in Precision Medicine
From beans for men's hearts to proteins that block cancer spread, researchers worldwide are cracking diseases open with unprecedented precision.
What Life Keeps Hidden: How Scientists Are Uncovering Nature's Best-Kept Secrets
Scientists worldwide are uncovering life's hidden blueprints—from high-altitude mice to molecular machines—revealing solutions nature perfected long before we t
Foundation fights medical errors that claim 200,000 US lives a year
Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.
Brain-body connection: Expert shares tips to reduce risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease
The same lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer can also reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, M.D., a cognitive neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains the brain-body connection, lifestyle changes to foster brain health, and why work to make earlier detection of Alzheimer's disease and other de
France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
New genetic switch could improve gene therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy
Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders. Although medication helps many patients achieve seizure control, approximately one-third continue to experience seizures despite treatment. Seizures often arise when the brain's excitation-inhibition (E/I) balance breaks down. In healthy condition
Bimekizumab well tolerated, efficacious over three years in axial spondyloarthritis
For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), bimekizumab, a dual interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, is well tolerated over three years, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.
Lower dementia risk seen with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in seniors 65+ with mood, psychotic disorders
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use is associated with a lower risk for dementia in older adults with mood and psychotic disorders, according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.