1+ hour ago  (490+ words) Jupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in our solar system, and both are surrounded by dozens'even hundreds'of moons. But their moon systems look very different. Jupiter has four large, well-known moons, including Ganymede, the biggest moon in the…...

3+ hour, 58+ min ago  (528+ words) Astronomers have discovered two unusual stellar objects that may belong to a completely new class of star remnants. These objects, nicknamed "Gandalf" and "Moon-Sized," share a rare combination of features that scientists have not seen together before, raising new questions…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago  (648+ words) Fish oil has become one of the most popular health supplements in the world. Many people take it every day, believing it can protect the heart and improve brain function. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for many…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago  (704+ words) A new study has found that a widely used diabetes drug, metformin, may produce some of the same effects in the body as exercise, especially in men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. The research, published in the journal EMBO Molecular…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago  (564+ words) Mental health in older age is often discussed in terms of illness, such as depression or anxiety. However, a new study suggests that this view is too narrow. True mental health includes feeling happy, connected, and satisfied with life. A…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (473+ words) Imagine being able to type on your desk, wall, or even a table without needing a physical keyboard. Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a new technology that could make this possible, turning everyday surfaces into touch panels for use…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago  (698+ words) Many people think that health problems caused by diet take years to develop. However, new research suggests that the body can respond much faster than we expect. In particular, the gut, which plays a central role in both digestion and…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (636+ words) When people think about a heart attack, they usually imagine blocked arteries. This is the most common cause, where fatty deposits build up and stop blood from reaching the heart. However, not all heart attacks happen this way. Some patients…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (729+ words) For more than a century, scientists have been trying to turn insulin into a pill. Since insulin was first discovered in the early 1920s, it has saved millions of lives, especially for people with diabetes who cannot produce enough insulin on…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (712+ words) As people get older, their bodies go through many changes. One important change happens in the blood vessels. Over time, blood vessels can become stiffer and less flexible. This makes it harder for blood to flow smoothly, which can increase…...