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What happens when we admit we don’t know?

What happens when we admit we don’t know?

Champion curiosity, and you risk sounding like a kindergarten teacher or a journalism professor. We treat it as a trait for the young and unformed — something adults either already mastered or no long...

Feb 04, 2026
Helping with grandkids may slow cognitive decline

Helping with grandkids may slow cognitive decline

Helping care for grandchildren may offer an unexpected boost to brain health later in life. Researchers found that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal skills than th...

Jan 29, 2026
Breakthrough sepsis drug shows promise in human trial

Breakthrough sepsis drug shows promise in human trial

A new drug developed by Australian researchers has shown promising results in reducing sepsis in a Phase II clinical trial involving 180 patients. The carbohydrate-based treatment works by calming a d...

Jan 30, 2026
Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk

Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk

People who naturally stay up late may be putting their hearts under added strain as they age. A large study tracking more than 300,000 adults found that middle-aged and older night owls had poorer ove...

Jan 30, 2026
A hidden bat virus is infecting humans

A hidden bat virus is infecting humans

Researchers in Bangladesh have identified a bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus, in patients who were initially suspected of having Nipah virus but tested negative. All had recently consumed raw ...

Feb 01, 2026
Scientists finally explain statin muscle pain

Scientists finally explain statin muscle pain

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects....

Jan 31, 2026