Summary: A new study has identified genetic variants in the ITSN1 gene that significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Researchers analyzed nearly 500,000 genetic profiles and found that…
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Moorish camp where last of the Morisco chiefs was captured identified
A research project led by the University of Granada (UGR) has identified a 16th century Moorish military camp where Abén Aboo, the last of the Morisco chiefs, was captured during…
Women hardest hit by South Sudan’s climate-fueled heatwave
Researchers have found that women and girls in the conflict-torn nation of South Sudan are facing greater health risks and worsened inequality due to the negative impacts of climate change…
Daylight saving time and early school start times cost billions in lost productivity and health care expenses
Investigations into the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster revealed that key decision-makers worked on little sleep, raising concerns that fatigue impaired their judgment. Similarly, in 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil…
Advancing women’s rights and empowerment in climate adaptation
Sponsored by the Adaptation Fund. See our supporters page for what this means. Climate change has a habit of exploiting weaknesses. Existing problems are made worse and new ones are created in its wake.…
Ammonia buildup kills liver cells but can be prevented using existing drug
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain High levels of ammonia kill liver cells by damaging the mitochondria that power the cells. But this can be prevented using an existing drug due to…
Researchers spearhead efforts to establish guidelines for personalized nutrition approaches
Common testing/data collection methods that companies offer in personalized nutrition. Created using canva.com. DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid. Reproduced from source: Qina database [17] with permission. Credit: Advances in Nutrition (2025). DOI:…
Webb wows with incredible detail in actively forming star system
Actively forming star system Lynds 483 (NIRCam image). Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI High-resolution near-infrared light captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope shows extraordinary new detail and structure…
Cadillac win final approval for F1 place in 2026
Cadillac have received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season. Cadillac have received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One…
