Yellowstone’s supervolcano may be fueled by something unexpected
Supereruptions are among the most powerful volcanic events on Earth. These massive eruptions release more than 1,000 cubic kilometers of...
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Massive study links teen marijuana use to double the risk of serious mental illness
Teenagers who use cannabis may be more likely to develop serious psychiatric conditions by young adulthood, according to a major...
Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads
Hawaii faces a growing plastic waste challenge. Recycling on the islands is expensive and difficult, and large amounts of marine...
These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland
Researchers have uncovered an unexpected natural ally that could help farmers tackle one of agriculture's fastest growing challenges: salty soil....
Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered that the human brain can continue performing surprisingly advanced language tasks even...
These fat-filled brain cells may be making multiple sclerosis worse
Researchers led by Daan van der Vliet, working with teams from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Leiden University, and Utrecht...
Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit
Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on fish oil supplements, largely because of claims that the omega-3 fatty...
Common pesticide linked to more than double the risk of Parkinson’s disease
A widely used agricultural pesticide may pose a greater threat to brain health than previously recognized. Researchers at UCLA Health...
James Webb uncovers exotic salt clouds on a mysterious pink world
Astronomers led by Northwestern University have uncovered an unusual feature surrounding the famous "Pink Planet": skies filled with salty clouds....
Only one workout helped older adults lose fat without losing muscle
A recent study led by researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) suggests that high intensity interval training...
