1+ hour, 50+ min ago Researchers at Duke University have created a new artificial intelligence framework designed to uncover clear, easy-to-understand rules behind some of the most complicated dynamics seen in nature and modern technology. The system is inspired by the work of history's great…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago A research team in Brazil has found strong evidence that the Joseph's Coat plant (Alternanthera littoralis) is both safe and effective at reducing inflammation, easing pain, and protecting against arthritis. The study was carried out by scientists from the Federal…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago In the damp shade beneath moss-covered trees, high in the mountains of Taiwan and mainland Japan or deep within the subtropical forests of Okinawa, an unusual organism quietly grows. At first glance, it resembles a mushroom. In reality, it is…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago Pathology and the Foundations of Cancer Diagnosis For decades, pathology has been essential to how doctors diagnose and treat cancer. A pathologist studies an extremely thin slice of human tissue under a microscope, searching for visual signs that reveal whether…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago Growing seasonal concern about overlapping respiratory illnesses such as the common cold and influenza has increased interest in ways to support immune health. New clinical research now suggests that kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented food, can help strengthen immune cell…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago In the quiet glow of a museum gallery, Hallie Meredith noticed something unexpected about ancient Roman glass that had gone unnoticed for generations. Overlooked Symbols and Ancient Makers' Marks Tracing a Network of Roman Glassworkers By analyzing tool marks, inscriptions,…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago The team reports that inhabited islands in Western Polynesia, including Samoa and Tonga, experienced drying over time. Meanwhile, islands farther east in Eastern Polynesia, such as French Polynesia (Tahiti), gradually became wetter, potentially making them more appealing places to live…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago How Attention and Learning Evolved Self Awareness and Social Life A simple example of reflexive consciousness is recognizing oneself in a mirror. Human children usually develop this ability around 18 months of age. It has also been observed in certain animals,…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago Washington State University scientists have identified a way to interfere with a key viral protein, stopping viruses from entering cells where they can trigger disease. The finding points to a potential new direction for antiviral therapies in the future. The…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago Back pain affects many people, yet a surprising number of misunderstandings continue to circulate. Meghan Murphy, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, reviews eight common beliefs and explains what research and clinical experience actually show. Myth:…...