A recent study discovered that sea robins use their legs to find food. These fish have six leg-like fins they use to move and search the sea floor. Scientists had thought these fins might have other functions. New research has confirmed this. The study published in Current Biology, examined the sea robin’s unique abilities. Researchers … Read more
A new study shows a strong link between gum disease and head and neck cancer. The research from NYU Langone Health suggests that bacteria from gum disease can raise cancer risk by up to 50%. This study helps us understand the connection between oral health and cancer. Highlighting the need for good dental care. Bacteria … Read more
In a big week for science, 91-year-old physicist John Hopfield from the U.S. won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics. He shared the award with 76-year-old Geoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian scientist known as the “Godfather of AI.” Their work has helped shape artificial intelligence (AI), but both have serious worries about how fast and risky … Read more
NASA’s Europa Clipper is about to start a mission with a big question: Could there be life in the ocean hidden beneath the ice on Jupiter’s moon, Europa? After many years of wondering, the spacecraft is ready to explore a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over 25 years. “This is a mission we’ve dreamed … Read more
Pumpkin seeds are small but powerful and come from pumpkins, which belong to the Cucurbita family. This group also includes gourds, melons, and squash. Though they are often overlooked, pumpkin seeds are packed with important nutrients. They are rich in protein, fiber, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium and phosphorus. They also contain plant compounds … Read more
When Will a Black Hole Hit Earth? Black holes are often seen as giant space vacuums that pull in anything nearby. But when will a black hole hit Earth? Is our planet in danger of being swallowed by one? The truth is, while black holes are very powerful and interesting, the chance of Earth being … Read more
Inside every cell, there is a process that helps you stay healthy. Proteins wrap and unwrap DNA, and even a small mistake in this process can cause cancer. A new study from the University of Chicago shows a new part of this process that is important for human health. The study, published on October 2, … Read more
A group of scientists led by Dr. Mushtaq Hussain at the Fly Research Lab in Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) developed a special type of fruit fly from Pakistan. Another team then studied its complete genetic code. The fruit fly, called Drosophila melanogaster, shares about 60% of its genes and 75% of its disease-related … Read more
People are getting ready for an amazing event—this year’s second and last solar eclipse. It will create a special “ring of fire” in the sky. Just six months after the last total solar eclipse, the sky will give us another show, but this one will be different. A “ring of fire” happens when the moon … Read more
A major solar storm is heading toward Earth, the second in just five months. Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a warning about a “G3-class geomagnetic storm.” This is the third-highest level on the storm scale, behind G4 and G5. In short, it’s serious but not the worst. These storms … Read more
