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Astronomers have revealed the sharpest image ever captured of a filament in the cosmic web -- the enormous hidden structure connecting galaxies across the Universe. The glowing strand stretches 3 million light-years and links two galaxies from nearly ...

A major analysis of brain scans found that people with anxiety disorders have noticeably lower levels of choline, a nutrient crucial for healthy brain function. The strongest evidence appeared in the prefrontal cortex, the region tied to emotional .. ...

A stunning fossil discovery in Ethiopia shows that early Homo and a previously unknown Australopithecus species lived together around 2.6 to 2.8 million years ago. The find overturns the classic "ape-to-human" progression and paints human evolution . ...

A mysterious underwater fault near Ecuador has been producing nearly identical magnitude 6 earthquakes every five to six years, baffling scientists for decades. Researchers now believe the fault contains hidden "brake zones" where seawater and ...

A new study suggests microscopic particles from the gut may actively drive inflammation and chronic diseases associated with aging. Remarkably, gut particles from young animals appeared to counter some aging-related damage in older animals, hinting . ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body and may interfere with insulin function. Studies .. ...

You may not need hours at the gym to boost your health after all. Researchers say just 30 minutes of high-intensity exercise per week -- broken into tiny bursts of effort that leave you out of breath -- can dramatically improve cardiovascular fitness ...

A massive new dinosaur discovered in Thailand is rewriting Southeast Asia's prehistoric history. The newly named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis was a colossal long-necked sauropod that weighed around 27 tonnes and lived more than 100 million years ago. .. ...

Cannabis use among older adults is rising fast, but today's marijuana is far more potent than many people realize -- and experts warn the risks may be underestimated. Stanford Medicine specialists say modern cannabis can increase the chances of heart ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising dark side to vitamin B2: it may help cancer cells stay alive. The vitamin supports a cellular shield that protects tumors from ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death linked to cancer suppression. In lab .. ...