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'Might be worth...': Biohacker Bryan Johnson considers ketamine for anti-aging
Bryan Johnson, a US tech entrepreneur and anti-aging advocate, has sparked social media debate with his latest suggestion: trying ketamine.
Scientists reveal 'secret sauce' behind fine chocolate flavor
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in understanding how cocoa bean fermentation affects chocolate flavor.
COVID-19 accelerates aging of blood vessels in women, finds study
A recent study has revealed that COVID-19 can speed up the aging of blood vessels, but this effect is mainly seen in women.
Potatoes have tomato roots, and scientists are baffled
Scientists have traced the origins of the humble potato to a surprising ancestor: the tomato.
Believe it or not, some songbirds 'divorce' after breeding season
A recent study has found that some European songbirds exhibit a behavior similar to divorce at the end of their breeding season.
Scientists developing artificial blood that could change emergency care
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are developing a portable artificial blood substitute aimed at stabilizing trauma patients before they reach a hospital.
Tech millionaire's anti-aging hack: Read for 6-10 minutes before bed
Tech millionaire and anti-aging advocate Bryan Johnson has shared a simple yet effective nighttime hack that could help you look and feel younger.
World's most accurate clock measures time to 19 decimals
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Maryland, US has unveiled a new record holder for the world's most accurate clock.
Scientists scan 100,000 people in world's largest imaging project
In a groundbreaking effort, scientists have scanned 100,000 people from head to toe in the world's largest whole-body imaging project.
Scientists turn CO2 into sugar: Here's why this breakthrough matters
Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking a method to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into white sugar through an enzyme-driven biotransformation process.
This AI can predict sudden cardiac arrest—even in young people
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has proven to be more effective than doctors in predicting the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
A single brain scan can reveal how fast you're aging
Researchers at Duke University, Harvard, and the University of Otago in New Zealand have developed an innovative tool that can determine a person's rate of aging.
Long-term exercise can slow down aging, study finds
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered that betaine, a compound naturally occurring in the kidneys during long-term exercise, can slow down the aging process.
China develops world's first 3D digital embryo: Why it matters
A team of scientists from China has created the world's first 3D model of early mouse embryos, providing a glimpse into how life begins at the single-cell level.
Bacteria convert plastic bottles into paracetamol in major breakthrough
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that bacteria can be used to convert plastic waste into paracetamol (acetaminophen).
Why Earth might once have looked like a purple marble
Our planet, the blue marble of the universe, may have once been a different color altogether.
50 notifications/day: How 'alert fatigue' is changing mobile news consumption
The increasing frequency of news alerts is leading to a phenomenon called "alert fatigue," according to a study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.
OnlyFans Rich List 2025: Former waitress tops earnings with $43M
A recent study by OnlyGuider has revealed some surprising insights into the spending habits of men on OnlyFans models.
Scientists develop new plastic that dissolves in seawater in hours
In a major breakthrough, scientists from Japan have developed a revolutionary new type of plastic.
Breakthrough antibiotic that may protect millions enters final human trials
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has announced the start of final human trials for a new antibiotic, zosurabalpin.
Jupiter was once twice its size. Then it shrank
Jupiter, already the largest planet in our solar system at over 143,000 kilometers wide, was once more than twice its current size, astronomers say.
Why semicolons are vanishing from modern English literature
A new study reveals that semicolons have become increasingly rare in English literature over the last 20 years.
This common energy drink ingredient increases cancer risk, warns study
A recent research published in journal Nature has raised concerns about taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks such as Red Bull and Celsius.
Working 52+ hours weekly? It could alter your brain structure
A recent study has revealed that working long hours can significantly change the brain's structure.
T. rex ancestors migrated from Asia 70 million years ago
A recent study led by Cassius Morrison, a paleontology doctoral student at University College London, has shed light on the origin of the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Household plastics may be silent killers, warns new study
A recent study has revealed a strong link between phthalates, particularly Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), and heart disease deaths in individuals aged 55 to 64.
Are we living in a simulation? Scientist's theory suggests so
Dr. Melvin Vopson, a physicist at the University of Portsmouth in the UK, has proposed an intriguing theory that could indicate we are living in a simulated universe.
Drinking champagne could lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest: Study
A groundbreaking study has found that drinking champagne, eating more fruits and keeping a healthy weight could potentially reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
Ultra-processed foods can kill you, quite literally
A recent study has linked the intake of ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of dying prematurely.
British artist recreates newly discovered color with custom paint
UK-based artist Stuart Semple has successfully created a paint color inspired by a new perception of color that scientists recently discovered.
Scientists create brain map that could decode human consciousness
Chinese and French researchers have developed a detailed map of the claustrum in the crab-eating macaque's brain.
This color didn't exist—until scientists made 5 people see it
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have enabled human subjects to perceive a new color, termed 'olo.'
This is what an ideal day looks like, says science
Based on data from the American Time Use Survey, researchers at the University of British Columbia have proposed an hourly guide for an ideal day.
3M child deaths linked to drug resistance: What is it?
A recent study by leading experts in child health has revealed a staggering statistic: over three million children worldwide died from infections resistant to antibiotics in 2022.
Scientists grow human teeth in lab for the first time
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists at King's College London have successfully grown human teeth in a lab.
Three million years ago, human ancestors looked like this
In a major breakthrough, a team of international scientists has reconstructed the face of Lucy, humanity's most famous primate ancestor.
Purple isn't a 'real' color—Scientists explain how we see it
Purple isn't actually a real color. At least not in the way we think.
Earth's first crust was surprisingly similar to today's composition: Study
A new study has revealed that Earth's earliest crust, called the protocrust, looked eerily similar to our present-day solid rock shell.
Eat right in midlife, feel awesome at 70: Study says
A recent study published in Nature Medicine has unveiled a strong connection between diet and healthy aging.
Bacteria could help build and maintain cities on Moon—Here's how
Scientists are looking into the possibility of using lunar regolith, a layer of loose dust and rocks on the Moon's surface, as a primary building material for future Moon outposts.
Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth, warns new study
New research has uncovered that chewing gum can release hundreds of tiny plastic particles, or microplastics, directly into the human mouth.
This vaccine promises to prevent stroke, heart attacks
In a major breakthrough in the battle against cardiovascular diseases, researchers in China have developed a vaccine to fight the buildup of fatty plaque in arteries.
Microplastics are disrupting photosynthesis in plants, threatening our food yeild
A recent research has found that microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in size—are disrupting the process of photosynthesis.