Astrophysicists reveal absolutely astonishing, unprecedented images of the Milky Way

It’s the Milky Way like you’ve never seen it before. An international team of researchers has produced a new radio image of the center of our galaxy using the South African MeerKAT telescope, the most powerful of its kind in the world.

Taking these supplements can help lower risk of developing autoimmune diseases

Taking vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acid supplements could reduce your chance of developing autoimmune diseases, suggests a new study from Brigham And Women’s Hospital. Vitamin D and omega-3s are associated with reducing inflammation, a precursor for autoimmune diseases.

Restrictive keto and paleo diets can do more harm than good in the gut

Popular weight-loss plans such as the keto and paleo diets may help you lose weight, but they may also lead to long-term health problems. A recent study suggests low-carb diets can harm a dieter’s gut health.

Contagious form of cancer spreading among clams, study reveals

Could cancer become a contagious disease? A recent study finds a blood cancer has “jumped” from one species of clam to another, spreading among mollusks from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Cancer is an awful disease, but doctors don’t usually consider it contagious. So, what’s going on here?

Limb regeneration a reality: Scientists successfully regrow a frog’s lost leg

Scientists have successfully regrown a frog’s lost leg, bringing limb regeneration one step closer to reality. Researchers from Tufts University say frogs – like humans – are naturally unable to regenerate limbs.

Injecting fat into your foot could treat severe heel pain

Instead of burning fat, why not transplant it into your foot? That’s the idea behind a recent pilot study looking at an innovative way of treating heel pain.

2 blood proteins may hold the secret to living longer

Who doesn’t want to live a long, active life? Humans have been searching for the figurative (and literal) “fountain of youth” for centuries, but new research by a team at the University of Edinburgh suggests the key to a healthy life has been circulating throughout our bodies all along.

After 20 years, scientists discover the cause of a mysterious solar flare with ‘dark finger-like features’

A strange solar flare has baffled astronomers for over 20 years, but a new study has finally discovered the cause of its mysterious downward movement.

Cockatoos taught to GOLF! Amazing video shows how scientists bring new meaning to ‘birdie’

That’s not a golfer making a birdie, that’s a birdie making golf history! Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna say cockatoos are capable of using complex tools — just like early humans — to play golf.

Rare respiratory disease much more common than scientists thought

Primary ciliary dyskinesia, or PCD, is a genetic disease affecting the respiratory system. Left untreated, PCD can cause a number of serious issues including chronic coughing and congestion, recurring respiratory and ear infections, and even severe lung damage.

Robot successfully performs the first abdominal surgery — without a human guiding it

Robots helping doctors perform surgery has become a common sight in modern medicine. However, a team from Johns Hopkins University says a robot has successfully performed the first laparoscopic surgery — without a doctor to guide it through the procedure.

Gold rush turning Peru’s ‘pristine’ Amazon rainforests into ‘toxic mercury sinks’

Peru’s once pristine rainforests are being devastated by a gold rush and turning into toxic mercury sinks, reveals new research. Scientists have recorded the highest levels of atmospheric mercury pollution the world has ever seen, in a pristine patch of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

Romance over rivalry? 3 in 4 sports fans would sleep with a fan of their rival team

Few things in sports are better than a clash between two bitter rivals. For fans, what could be more satisfying than a win over a team you simply love to hate?

COVID-19 stress and disruptions are wreaking havoc on multi-child families, study says

COVID-19 has disrupted countless lives around the globe and still serves as a daily, unavoidable stressor. Now, researchers from the University of Waterloo are revealing just how detrimental the pandemic has been for multi-child families.

Monthly checks to low-income families increases children’s brain development

Giving monthly checks to low-income families may lead to greater brain development in children, a new study finds. Researchers from Columbia University found one-year-old infants displayed greater brain activity related to learning and thinking skills if their parents were receiving regular cash support.

Plastic chemicals can seep into the body and cause weight gain, study reveals

Plastics and the environment don’t exactly have a great relationship. Now, new research finds plastic products may be making it harder for people to keep off excess weight.

‘Patriots’ more likely to support wearing face masks, pandemic safety policies, study claims

“Patriots” are more likely to wear face masks and stick to lockdown rules during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study contends. Researchers at New York University say their analysis of the attitudes of people in 67 countries reveals that those who identify more strongly with their nation actively participate in public health measures and support restrictive policies.

New condom performs so well, some men say it feels better than not wearing one

A new condom design may end up increasing the use of protection during sex while also lowering the number of sexually transmitted infections, a new study suggests. How are scientists doing this? It’s simple — by making the sexual experience much more pleasurable for everyone involved.