Nikhil Malvankar. Credit: Jon Atherton During his Ph.D. at UMass, Nikhil Malvankar was laser-focused on quantum mechanics and the movement of electrons in superconductors. Now a professor at Yale, the…
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Evolution of Human Brain May Explain High Autism Rates
Summary: A new study suggests that autism may be linked to the rapid evolution of brain cell types unique to humans. Researchers found that outer-layer neurons in the human brain…
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
Philadelphia has once again been named one of the “asthma capitals” of the U.S. – ranking No. 4 in a report released on Sept. 9, 2025, by the Asthma and…
Researchers determine that elevated homocysteine stiffens the aorta
Credit: Acta Biomaterialia (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2025.06.003 Cardiovascular diseases remain the most common cause of death worldwide. In Europe, they account for over 40% of all deaths. However, known risk factors…
Merz ramps up pressure on EU over electric car shift
A BYD car at the Munich auto show. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Tuesday for “more flexibility” from the EU in the transition to electric cars as resistance grows over…
Astronauts capture amazing views of the total lunar eclipse from the ISS (photos)
We just got some great birds-eye views of this past weekend’s total lunar eclipse, thanks to astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The eclipse occurred overnight from Sunday to…
Loneliness Drives Teens to Seek Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that adolescents are highly sensitive to even brief periods of social isolation, showing a sharp increase in motivation to seek rewards after just a few…
China on course to peak fossil fuel power as soon as this year, reports say
China’s fossil fuel use in the energy sector could soon peak, together with related emissions as clean power surges and electrification spreads across the country, two separate reports said on…
Centenarian neuroscientist inspires blueprint for vibrant longevity through mentorship and connection
Drs. Seymour Reichlin and Esther Sternberg outside Vivace’s Restaurant, overlooking Tucson, Arizona, U.S. skyline. April 2024. Credit: Dr. Mark Abrams. A viewpoint article published in Brain Medicine. by Dr. Esther…
Squishy ‘smart cartilage’ could target arthritis pain as soon as flareups begin
Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flareup, and release drugs exactly where and…
