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Scientists have discovered a bizarre planetary system where a rocky world orbits farther out than giant gas planets, defying long-standing theories of planet formation. The finding hints that some planets may form much later than expected -- and that ...

Researchers discovered that leucine, a nutrient found in protein-rich foods, can supercharge mitochondria by protecting crucial energy-producing proteins inside cells. The breakthrough uncovers a powerful new link between diet and cellular energy -- ...

MIT scientists have identified cysteine -- an amino acid found in foods like meat, dairy, beans, and nuts -- as a potent trigger for intestinal repair. In mice, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that released healing signals, helping stem . ...

The French Riviera may look like an unlikely place for a tsunami disaster, but scientists warn the threat is far more real than most people realize. Historical events and new modeling show that destructive waves have already struck the Mediterranean ...

Reptiles have been growing armor in their skin on and off for hundreds of millions of years, but scientists never fully understood how it evolved. A massive new evolutionary study shows these skin bones appeared independently in multiple lizard ...

Researchers have built an ultra-sensitive sensor capable of detecting unimaginably small amounts of energy -- below one zeptojoule. The breakthrough relies on fragile superconducting materials that react to even the slightest temperature change. This ...

Women may be especially sensitive to the effects of common dementia risk factors, according to a new UC San Diego study of over 17,000 adults. Researchers say tailoring prevention strategies specifically for women could be key to reducing Alzheimer's ...

A newly identified enzyme called IDOL could become a major new target in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that removing it from neurons sharply reduced amyloid plaques and improved key brain processes linked to resilience and ...

Scientists in Canada have discovered that ancient underground rocks are naturally producing hydrogen gas -- and lots of it. Measurements from mine boreholes in Ontario show the gas can flow continuously for years, offering a potential new source of . ...

Researchers have developed a light-driven method for creating tiny, high-energy "housane" molecules that are valuable for drug development and materials science. These compact ring-shaped structures are difficult to produce because of the intense ...