Physics
Runaway Stars Reveal Hidden Black Hole in Milky Way’s Nearest Neighbor
Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for the closest supermassive black hole outside of the Milky Way galaxy.
Mar 7, 2025
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Health
Post-Exposure Antibiotic Shows Major Impact on STI Prevention, Study Finds
A new antibiotic prevention strategy has led to dramatic reductions in some sexually transmitted infections, with rates of chlamydia and syphilis dropping by about 80% among recipients, according to a large-scale study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Jan 7, 2025
Space
Webb Telescope Discovers Over 40 Ancient Stars in Distant "Dragon Arc" Galaxy
In an accomplishment that pushes the boundaries of astronomical observation, scientists have identified more than 40 individual stars in a galaxy nearly 6.5…
Jan 6, 2025
Health
Scientists Discover How Estrogen Drives Binge Drinking in Females
A groundbreaking discovery about how the hormone estrogen influences alcohol consumption could lead to new treatments for alcohol use disorder in women.
Dec 30, 2024
Brain & Behavior
How Deaf Musicians Can 'Hear' Through Touch
New research reveals how the brain processes both sound waves and physical vibrations in the same region, potentially explaining why some deaf musicians can "feel" music through touch.
Dec 18, 2024
Featured
Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk While Milk Chocolate Linked to Weight Gain
A comprehensive 25-year study has found that consuming five or more servings of dark chocolate weekly is associated with a 21% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Dec 5, 2024
Health
Breakthrough in Parkinson's Disease Detection: New Blood Test Method Shows Promise
Summary: Harvard researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique to detect early signs of Parkinson's disease through blood analysis.
Nov 1, 2024
Physics
Ancient Supernova's 'Dandelion Petals' Mapped in 3D for First Time
Summary: Astronomers have created the first three-dimensional map of peculiar filaments emanating from a supernova remnant observed in 1181 CE.
Oct 27, 2024
Life
This Fish Has Legs: Sea Robins Reveal Evolutionary Secrets
Sea robins, bottom-dwelling ocean fish with leg-like appendages, are offering scientists new insights into how novel traits evolve.
Sep 26, 2024
Health
AI Model Identifies Potential Treatments for Thousands of Rare Diseases
A new artificial intelligence model developed by scientists at Harvard Medical School offers hope for millions of people worldwide suffering from rare and neglected diseases.
Sep 25, 2024
Health
New AI Tool Rivals Human Experts in Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes A new artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Harvard Medical School scientists has demonstrated remarkable versatility in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment guidance across multiple cancer types.
Sep 4, 2024
Physics
Event horizon telescope makes highest-resolution black hole detections from Earth
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration has conducted test observations achieving the highest resolution ever obtained from the surface of the Earth, by detecting light from the centers of distant galaxies at a frequency of around 345 GHz.
Aug 27, 2024
Health
What enables herpes simplex virus to become impervious to drugs?
All organisms — from fungi to mammals — have the capacity to evolve and adapt to their environments.
Aug 27, 2024
Health
Thyroid Hormone Rewires Brain to Fuel Exploratory Behavior, Harvard Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study from Harvard Medical School has uncovered a previously unknown role of thyroid hormone in shaping brain circuits and driving exploratory behavior.
Aug 25, 2024