Vitamin D plays a crucial role in keeping us healthy, and recent research shows that a deficiency in this vitamin during early life might cause lasting problems with the immune system. Scientists from McGill University in Canada studied mice that were genetically modified so they couldn’t produce vitamin D. Through a range of analyses, they … Read more
The chatbot was modeled on a fictional character and engaged in intimate, sometimes troubling conversations with Sewell, which included discussions of crime and suicide. Last week, a heartbreaking story emerged about a U.S. teenager, Sewell Seltzer III, who died by suicide after forming a close bond with an AI chatbot on Character.AI. This 14-year-old began … Read more
Staying balanced is a sign of good health, especially as we get older. According to recent research, if you’re over 50 and can balance on one leg for at least 30 seconds, you’re likely aging well, even if you sway a bit. Balance Declines Faster Than Strength or Walking Speed with Age A small new … Read more
Scientists working to understand Alzheimer’s disease have found a closer connection between gut health and brain health, suggesting that the digestive system may play a role in the development of this condition. Study Shows Alzheimer’s Passed Through Gut Microbes in Mice In recent animal studies, researchers have shown that Alzheimer’s disease can be transferred to … Read more
An antibiotic discovered about 80 years ago, once abandoned and nearly forgotten, might now offer a powerful solution to fighting drug-resistant “superbugs.” These superbugs are bacteria that have evolved to resist many of the drugs we rely on today. Today, about half of the antibiotics in use are variations of drugs developed nearly a century … Read more
Recent research in the Milky Way reveals a neutron star spinning at an incredibly high speed, making 716 rotations each second. This discovery makes it one of the fastest-spinning objects ever recorded in the universe. Researchers at DTU used an X-ray telescope on the International Space Station (ISS) to study this unusual star. Located in … Read more
A groundbreaking image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy, released in 2022, might not be as accurate as initially thought, say researchers from Japan’s National Astronomical Observatory (NAOJ). After years of work, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) team managed to capture the first-ever image of the black hole known as Sagittarius … Read more
Cats make many curious sounds, and chattering is one of the most intriguing. This behavior, often seen when cats spot a bird or small animal outside, leaves many cat owners wondering: why do cats chatter at birds? This unique noise is actually a quick clicking or stuttering of their teeth, often mixed with tiny chirps. … Read more
Shortly after returning to Earth from a nearly eight-month stint aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA took an astronaut to a hospital on Friday due to a medical concern. The astronaut, whose identity NASA has withheld for privacy concerns, had landed on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule off the coast of Florida at 3:29 a.m. … Read more
A great chance to see a breathtaking cosmic event is the Orionid meteor shower. The meteors will be at their brightest on October 21 or 22, so that’s the optimum time to see them. The shower will still be visible a few days before and after, though, if you miss these days. Choose a spot … Read more
