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New scan spots heart disease years before symptoms

New scan spots heart disease years before symptoms

A new imaging technology called fast-RSOM lets researchers see the smallest blood vessels in the body without invasive procedures. It can detect early dysfunction in these vessels — a quiet warning si...

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 breakthrough that could make ships nearly unsinkable

A breakthrough that could make ships nearly unsinkable

Researchers have found a way to make ordinary aluminum tubes float indefinitely, even when submerged for long periods or punched full of holes. By engineering the metal’s surface to repel water, the t...

Jan 30, 2026
Electric fields flip the rules of water chemistry

Electric fields flip the rules of water chemistry

nside electrochemical devices, strong electric fields dramatically alter how water molecules behave. New research shows that these fields speed up water dissociation not by lowering energy costs, but ...

Jan 31, 2026
Jupiter’s clouds are hiding something big

Jupiter’s clouds are hiding something big

Jupiter’s swirling storms have concealed its true makeup for centuries, but a new model is finally peeling back the clouds. Researchers found the planet likely holds significantly more oxygen than the...

Jan 31, 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
This AI app can tell which dinosaur made a footprint

This AI app can tell which dinosaur made a footprint

Dinosaur footprints have always been mysterious, but a new AI app is cracking their secrets. DinoTracker analyzes photos of fossil tracks and predicts which dinosaur made them, with accuracy rivaling ...

Feb 01, 2026
Middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.

Middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.

Middle age is becoming a tougher chapter for many Americans, especially those born in the 1960s and early 1970s. Compared with earlier generations, they report more loneliness and depression, along wi...

Feb 01, 2026
A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk

A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk

Researchers studying nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy sharply raises the risk of developing dementia. Within five years, people with the condition were far more lik...

Feb 01, 2026