Illustration of long range electron coherence. Credit: Guo et al Physicists at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg have discovered a striking…
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This flower smells like injured ants — and flies can’t resist it
A Japanese flower lures in its pollinators with a morbid perfume — the scent of injured ants. The unusual scent belongs to Vincetoxicum nakaianum, a recently named species of Japanese…
Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas
If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry of news coverage since late October 2025 about an extensive recall of thousands of bottles of atorvastatin,…
Sleep medicine expert says testing hospitalized patients for sleep apnea saves lives
Testing hospitalized patients for sleep-disordered breathing—including apnea—can help save lives and enhance quality of life, according to a West Virginia University expert. Credit: WVU Photo/Davidson Chan Despite growing evidence that…
How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities
I can say from personal experience that being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can feel very isolating. Increasingly, however, it’s not unusual. In the U.S., 1 in 31 children are…
Cameo sues OpenAI for trademark infringement over new AI-generated celebrity video app
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Cameo, the Chicago-based celebrity video messaging website, has become the latest company to sue OpenAI, alleging trademark infringement for the technology giant’s new service that makes…
What made the moon?
Credit: NASA Our moon—or la Luna—has inspired humankind for millennia. It’s largely agreed that the moon was created around 4.5 billion years ago when a protoplanet collided with early molten…
New program reduces burnout in dementia caregivers, novel research evaluation proves
This figure illustrates the WeChat interface that participants used to interact with the researchers through private chat. Participants can send messages in various formats, including text messages, emojis, and voice…
New drivetrain technology for off-road vehicles moves safely in difficult terrain
The slope mower with “Line Traction” moves on where other mowers stop. Credit: Stefan Herr, KIT Wet meadows, steep slopes, and loose ground often present a challenge to agricultural vehicles.…
$2 Saliva Test Could Help Detect Depression and Schizophrenia
Summary: Scientists have developed a portable biosensor that can detect levels of BDNF, a protein linked to mental health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The flexible, low-cost…
