There’s no shortage of mysteries in need of solving out in space, but fascinating new findings out of Japan appear to have answered at least one lingering question.

The dieter’s dream of fat-free whipped cream has become a reality — thanks to beer and plants? University of Copenhagen researchers have replaced milk fat with bacteria to create a prototype fat-free, sustainable whipped cream.

Index funds have been a preferred investment vehicle for buy and hold investors since John Bogle of Vanguard introduced the first in 1976. Okay, they weren’t exactly a hit when first introduced but they certainly caught on.

Finnish scientists have successfully used quantum mechanics to see objects without actually looking at them. That may sound like a head-scratcher, but quantum physics is all about peeling back the layers of the seen and experienced world. Study authors posit this groundbreaking new work helps connect the “classical” and “quantum” worlds, potentially improving measurements in quantum computers and other applications.

The gradual buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain is one of the hallmarks of dementia onset. However, not everyone with the same amount of plaque develops the same thinking or memory problems. Scientists have been puzzled by this for years.

Drinking more water each day could be the secret to aging slower and living longer. A new study has found that people who stay hydrated suffer from fewer chronic illnesses and have longer lifespans than those who don’t get enough fluids.

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that have been found to have myriad benefits. Typically sold in supplement form as fish oil capsules, they are known to aid in heart health, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and may even help fight off anxiety and depression.

We read a lot about the planet’s biodiversity shrinking, but last year 146 new species of animal and plant were discovered. The new species include fish, rays, lizards, spiders, scorpions and plants.

This will be the year you’ll finally drop those extra pounds you put on during the holidays, right? Perhaps your New Year’s resolution is to get back out and travel more. Whatever the plan is, a professor from the University of Rochester says you’re better off throwing your lofty goals out now.

Around 30 million Americans 18 and over need hearing aids but don’t have them. Mostly because of cost. After decades of requiring a prescription, people can finally get hearing aids over-the-counter (OTC) as of Oct. 17, 2022.

Lab-grown, or cultured, meats represent a promising, more environmentally friendly alternative to actual meat from livestock, but high production costs have hindered its widespread use. Now, however, research out of Singapore and China reports the discovery of a way to use food waste to make cultured meat, which would reduce production costs considerably.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured another beauty in the cosmos. NASA recently released images showing the molecular and chemical portrait of a distant world’s skies. The pictures give scientists an in-depth look at the broken up blanket formed by the clouds and atmosphere above this planet.

Good news if you’re a procrastinator when it comes to filing your taxes: the tax deadline in 2023 is April 18, not the usual April 15. That’s because the 15th is a Saturday and the following Monday is Emancipation Day, a federal holiday.

Constant stress can make your eyesight worse over time, reports a recent mouse study. The new research finds that repeated stress ages cells in the eyes, causing them to die off sooner.

Pelé, soccer’s first global superstar, died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game. For others it goes further: He was the symbol of soccer played with passion, gusto and a smile.

Even knowing just how bad it is for overall health, many smokers struggle to give up the habit — or stick to their goal after giving it a try. “How to quit smoking” is one of the most consistently searched terms on Google. So we wanted to know the consensus best ways to quit smoking after reviewing the suggestions of top experts.

Leading a healthy lifestyle may be the simple secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease. Scientists reveal that lifestyle changes prevented up to 60 percent of IBD cases in a large international study.

Studies show that women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia. Now, new findings focusing on the biological causes behind the disease may provide some much-needed insight into the reasons for this gender disparity.

If you’re having nights full of tossing and turning, that’s definitely not cool like the other side of the pillow. Sleep aids can help ease racing minds and anxiety-filled wakeups. But there are tons of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids available at the pharmacy or on the local supermarket shelves.