Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Heat and constant exposure to toxic metals and metalloids can be a dangerous combination for the kidneys of agricultural workers, a new University of Arizona study…
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Apple asks EU to scrap landmark digital competition law
Apple and the EU have repeatedly locked horns over the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. Apple asked the European Union to scrap its landmark digital competition law on Thursday, arguing that…
SLAC’s 2026 Panofsky Fellow Ann Wang Hunts for Dark Matter
Read this feature in SLAC’s News Center. Newswise — Ann Wang, who’s on the hunt for dark matter, has been awarded the 2026 Panofsky Fellowship at the Department of Energy’s…
Cancer deaths expected to rise to over 18 million in 2050, nearly 75% more than in 2024
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths between 1990 and 2023, despite advances in cancer treatment and efforts…
Sugary Drinks Linked to Depression Through Gut Microbiome
Summary: A new study shows that sugary drinks don’t just affect physical health—they may also raise the risk of depression in women by disrupting the gut microbiome. Researchers found that…
Megalith “dragon stones” were likely part of an ancient water cult
A new study, published in the journal npj suggests that the mysterious dragon stones found across the highlands of Armenia may relate to water veneration practices of communities over six…
NASA launches mission to study sun-fueled solar bubble
Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett A NASA mission to study the heliosphere—the sun’s magnetic bubble that shields our solar system—and develop a better understanding of space weather was launched from the agency’s…
Microsoft offers no-cost Windows 10 lifeline
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Microsoft on Wednesday announced new options for US and European customers to safely extend the life of the Windows 10 operating system free of charge just…
Positive Memories Boost Musicians’ Performance by Reframing Stress
Summary: A new study reveals that recalling positive memories before stepping on stage can significantly boost musicians’ performance. Professional wind instrumentalists who reflected on positive experiences showed higher nervous system…
Report explores perspectives on living with dementia
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain To experience or even contemplate dementia raises some of the most profound questions: What does it mean to be a person? How does someone find meaning…
