High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common yet serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world ...

As cannabis becomes legal in more U.S. states, more people seem to believe that smoking it is safe—especially compared to ...

Scientists in Australia have uncovered a new way cancer may begin in the body—through tiny circular pieces of genetic ...

When the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority launched the 49 bus route in Philadelphia in early 2019, those who most benefited were older adults and people who already ride the bus—and ...

When Apollo astronauts first set foot on the lunar surface, they expected to find grey rocks and dust. What they didn’t anticipate was discovering something that looked almost magical: tiny, brilliant ...

A team of engineers at MIT has developed an exciting new device that can collect clean drinking water straight from the air — even in some of the driest places on Earth. This invention could offer a ...

Scientists in South Korea have created a new way to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using just sunlight and water. This exciting technology, developed by researchers at the Institute for ...

The benefits include increasing the reliability of the power grid, which makes it easier for the grid to accept more renewable energy. Our goal is to turn air conditioners from a challenge for the ...

The research team tested a variety of devices, including laptops, video conferencing headsets, and a Google Home speaker. Laptops turned out to be the most vulnerable because their microphones are ...

This short burst of heat (about 50°C) doesn’t kill all the cancer cells, but it damages their DNA and stops them from making a protein called HSP70. This protein normally helps protect cancer cells ...

Encouraging older people to ride bikes more often—even just part of the way—could be a simple and natural way to reduce dementia risk and promote healthy aging. If you care about dementia, please read ...

A new study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that eating more plant-based foods rich in natural compounds called phytosterols may reduce the risk of ...