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Mixing Edible Cannabis and Alcohol May Impair Driving More Than Scientists Expected   2026-05-14 11:44:03 +00:00 Cannabis edibles and alcohol together produced stronger driving impairment than either substance alone, while standard field sobriety tests missed cannabis-related impairment. In a study supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers strengthened evidence that combining cannabis edibles with alcohol can make driving impairment worse [...] Read more...   Scientists Reverse Stroke Damage Using Stem Cells in Breakthrough Study   2026-05-14 11:09:28 +00:00 Scientists have discovered that transplanted stem cell-derived brain cells may do far more than simply survive after a stroke. A stem cell treatment helped mice recover from strokes by rebuilding damaged brain connections, restoring blood vessels, and improving movement, according to new research from the University of Zurich and the University of Southern California. The [...] Read more...   Eating One Egg a Day Could Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by 27%   2026-05-14 10:34:56 +00:00 Scientists tracking more than 40,000 people for over 15 years found an intriguing connection between egg consumption and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. Could something as simple as eating eggs help protect the aging brain? A new long-term study from researchers at Loma Linda University Health suggests that older adults who regularly consume eggs may be significantly [...] Read more...   Hidden Warm Water Beneath Antarctica Could Rapidly Raise Global Sea Levels   2026-05-14 08:33:37 +00:00 Hidden warm-water traps beneath Antarctica may be melting the continent’s ice far faster than scientists realized. Global sea levels could rise faster than scientists once predicted, according to new research pointing to a hidden source of Antarctic ice loss. The study suggests that warmer ocean water is melting Antarctic ice shelves from underneath much more [...] Read more...   Scientists Revive Ancient Chemistry Trick To Engineer Next-Generation Glass   2026-05-14 04:11:45 +00:00 A centuries-old glassmaking strategy has helped researchers unlock new ways to engineer futuristic MOF glasses with promising applications in gas storage and advanced materials. Scientists have applied a centuries-old chemistry concept to improve a new class of glass made from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), materials built from metal atoms linked by organic molecules. These glasses can [...] Read more...   Scientists Use AI To Supercharge Ultrafast Laser Simulations by More Than 250x   2026-05-14 03:36:10 +00:00 Researchers have developed a deep-learning-based surrogate model that dramatically speeds up simulations of nonlinear optical processes used in advanced laser systems. Simulating the complex optical behavior behind ultrafast laser systems requires enormous computing power, creating a major challenge for experiments that depend on rapid feedback. Researchers from Stanford University, the University of California, Los Angeles [...] Read more...   Scientists Just Found a Surprising Way To Destroy “Forever Chemicals”   2026-05-14 03:01:01 +00:00 Scientists have uncovered a new mechanism that may help break down highly persistent PFAS pollutants. PFAS have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” for a reason. These industrial compounds are so chemically durable that they can survive in the environment and inside the human body for years or even decades. They have been detected in drinking [...] Read more...   Popular Supplement Ingredient Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men   2026-05-13 20:21:47 +00:00 Researchers found that men with genetically higher tyrosine levels appeared to live slightly shorter lives, raising new questions about amino acids often promoted for mental performance. Could a common supplement ingredient tied to focus and energy actually have a hidden downside for longevity? A large new study suggests that higher levels of the amino acid [...] Read more...   Scientists May Have Found a Way To Repair Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis   2026-05-13 19:46:48 +00:00 Two experimental drug molecules promoted myelin repair in MS disease models, pointing toward a possible future route for treating nerve damage rather than only suppressing inflammation. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the leading causes of neurological disability in young adults, affecting nearly three million people worldwide. Despite decades of research and major advances in [...] Read more...   GLP-1 Weight Loss Linked To Dramatically Lower Risk of Sleep Apnea, Kidney Disease and More   2026-05-13 19:11:51 +00:00 New research indicates that maintaining meaningful weight loss after starting GLP-1-based therapies could play an important role in reducing the risk of multiple obesity-related diseases. Popular weight loss drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) may do more than help people lose weight. New research suggests the amount of [...] Read more...   Scientists Uncover the Surprising Source of Strange Clouds Near the Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole   2026-05-13 17:41:49 +00:00 New observations and simulations by a research team led by MPE show that a massive binary star near the center of our Galaxy is creating a series of enigmatic gas clouds, compact clumps that help feed the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*. The center of the Milky Way is one of the most crowded and [...] Read more...   This Dazzling Green Snake Was Hiding in Plain Sight for Decades   2026-05-13 16:04:19 +00:00 A new green pitviper species discovered in Sichuan, China, was confirmed through genetic analysis and named after the philosopher Laozi. A newly identified pitviper with bright grass-green scales and amber-colored eyes has been discovered in the misty mountains of western Sichuan, China. Researchers from the Chengdu Institute of Biology and the Giant Panda National Park [...] Read more...   Scientists Discover That a Single Dose of Psilocybin Changes the Human Brain   2026-05-13 15:29:13 +00:00 Researchers discovered that psilocybin temporarily increases brain complexity and may reshape neural connections for weeks. Researchers at UC San Francisco and Imperial College London have found that a single dose of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, may cause physical changes in the brain that last for as long as a month after use. [...] Read more...   “Totally Unexpected” – Scientists Discover Pancreatic Cancer’s Fatal Addiction   2026-05-13 14:54:16 +00:00 Researchers have uncovered an unexpected weakness in pancreatic cancer involving damaged mitochondria and a powerful inflammatory signal. Researchers at The Wistar Institute and ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute have identified a weakness in pancreatic cancer that may open the door to new treatments. Their study, published in the Proceedings of the [...] Read more...   A Strange Quantum Effect May Explain One of Biology’s Greatest Mysteries   2026-05-13 13:31:37 +00:00 Electron spin may subtly break the symmetry between mirror-image molecules, helping explain why biology chose one molecular hand. Scientists may have uncovered a quantum-level clue to one of biology’s oldest mysteries: why life overwhelmingly favors one molecular “hand” over its mirror image. A new study points to electron spin, a subtle quantum property, as a [...] Read more...   NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Is About To Fly Shockingly Close to Mars   2026-05-13 11:45:02 +00:00 NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is using a daring close flyby of Mars to slingshot toward one of the solar system’s strangest asteroids. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is preparing for a close flyby of Mars that will help propel it farther into the solar system on its journey to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. On Friday, May 15, the [...] Read more...   This Mars Rock Refused To Let Go of NASA’s Curiosity Rover   2026-05-13 11:10:04 +00:00 Curiosity accidentally yanked a rock out of Mars and spent days trying to shake it loose. A newly released set of images shows NASA’s Curiosity rover dealing with an unusual problem on Mars after a rock became lodged on the drill attached to its robotic arm. After several attempts involving arm movements and repeated drill [...] Read more...   James Webb Telescope Reveals the Universe’s Hidden Cosmic Web in Stunning Detail   2026-05-13 10:35:01 +00:00 JWST has unveiled the sharpest-ever map of the universe’s hidden cosmic web, reaching back nearly to cosmic dawn. Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have created the most detailed map ever produced of the cosmic web, the enormous structure that connects galaxies across the universe. Led by researchers at the University of California, [...] Read more...   Scientists Build a Living AI Device Using Real Brain Cells   2026-05-13 08:07:56 +00:00 A 3D network of living neurons and electronics can recognize electrical patterns and may help researchers study both brain function and low-energy computing. Princeton researchers have built a 3D device that brings living brain cells and advanced electronics together in one system. The device can be programmed with computational methods to recognize patterns. Earlier efforts [...] Read more...   Why Are So Many New Fathers Dying? Scientists Say the U.S. Has a Dangerous Blind Spot   2026-05-13 02:01:48 +00:00 A new study examining paternal mortality data in Georgia found that 60% of the deaths were preventable. It took nearly a century for maternal mortality in the United States to be acknowledged, pushed out of focus, and then recognized again as a major public health emergency. Paternal mortality has followed a very different path. Research [...] Read more...   Scientists Identify Simple Supplement That Greatly Reduces Alzheimer’s Damage   2026-05-13 01:26:57 +00:00 A widely available amino acid may offer a new way to target Alzheimer’s disease before major damage occurs. Scientists in Japan say a common amino acid already sold as a dietary supplement may help slow key processes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. In a study published in Neurochemistry International, researchers found that arginine reduced the buildup [...] Read more...   You May Have a Dangerous Type of Cholesterol Even if Your Tests Look Normal   2026-05-13 00:51:42 +00:00 A little-known inherited cholesterol particle called Lp(a) may explain some unexplained heart risk and is becoming a major target for new treatments. Most people know about “good” and “bad” cholesterol — but there’s another type that often goes undetected and could quietly raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in otherwise healthy people. [...] Read more...

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