A revolutionary procedure could make donor organs available for more patients — regardless of their blood type. Researchers from the University Health Network in Toronto have proven that it’s possible to convert the blood type of an organ, creating a universal organ that would avoid rejection during transplants.
A lost world of spectacular prehistoric birds has been discovered near the Great Wall of China. Researchers at Chicago’s Field Museum say the fossilized bones provide new insights into the evolution of our feathered friends.
Fat is usually fitness enemy number one, but new research finds fat may not be so bad after all – as long as it functions well!
The beautiful people get all the breaks. A new study finds an interesting link between how attractive someone is and the strength of their immune system.
It’s fairly common knowledge these days that not all accounts and users on social media are actually real people. Some are “bots” programmed to convey and promote a particular political slant or talking point, while others just spam the web with advertisements.
Child marriage is still legal in many states across the U.S., but a new study reveals that these laws blur the lines between sex with a spouse and the crime of statutory rape.
With the likelihood of Russian forces invading Ukraine still “very high,” according to President Biden, the threat of a military conflict has many Americans on edge. Although thousands of American troops are already in the region, a new study reveals why the public shouldn’t expect the United States to actually intervene if Russia goes on the offensive.
Here’s a frightening privacy warning courtesy of a British study: Simply picking up your smartphone and using apps can reveal your identity to outsiders. Scientists say that people can be identified based on the amount of time they spend on different apps.
“Dr. Pimple Popper” may need to find a new line of work, thanks to a discovery which may help doctors treat acne for good. Researchers from the University of California-San Diego have found a specific chemical in skin cells which fights off the bacteria that causes pimples to break out.
Avocados are called a superfood — and with good reason. While they’re a delicious dietary staple for millions, many studies find they may carry powerful health benefits as well.
The quest to find alien life in the cosmos has come up empty in one of the biggest searches to date. Researchers in Australia say their latest project scanned billions of stars and 144 known exoplanets for signs of alien broadcasts — but ultimately found nothing.
Carbon recycling technologies, though viewed as yet another way to slow down climate change, may be steering funding away from more impactful solutions.
A poll of 2,001 U.S. residents found that while people’s confidence in investing differed based on their household income, many had the same knowledge gaps regardless of their earnings.
Heart problems often have a link to a person’s lifestyle, but a new study finds having certain genes may also make it more likely you’ll suffer a life-threatening heart attack.
In recent years, some have claimed that “microdosing” LSD offers therapeutic benefits, promoting a better mood and clearer cognition. According to new research, however, there is little scientific evidence to support such far out claims.
A single five-minute treatment has the ability to destroy cancerous tumors without invasive surgery or noticeable side-effects, a new study reveals.
Water lovers will tell you that not all water tastes the same. However, if your water tastes different when it’s in a reusable plastic bottle, a new study finds it may be a cause for concern.
A giant “Blue Blob” near Iceland appears to be saving glaciers from the effects of climate change, a new study reveals. Researchers say this region of cooling water in the North Atlantic Ocean has already slowed the melting of glaciers in Iceland and may help keep the region cold for another 30 years.