Cosmic surprise: Black holes existed at universe’s birth
Black holes not only existed at the dawn of time, they birthed new stars and supercharged galaxy formation, new research suggests. The insights upend theories of how black holes shape the cosmos,...
View Article2-step method for HIV treatments could boost quality of life
A new way to optimize HIV treatments balances suppression of the virus with a strategy to reduce side effects. It could ultimately improve the quality of life for people undergoing treatment. To...
View ArticleNanomaterial for retina implant could help restore sight
A new nanomaterial for retinal implants could someday help restore sight for millions, researchers report. Retinitis pigmentosa is a thief, gradually stealing the eyesight of an estimated two million...
View ArticleWhat you should know about the Alabama IVF ruling
Alabama’s ruling that frozen embryos are children could set the stage for a national fetal personhood law. But restricting in vitro fertilization is unpopular among lawmakers and the general public,...
View ArticleRobot surgeon accurately removes cancerous tumors
A new robotic system called ASTR can remove tumors from the tongue with accuracy rivaling—or even potentially exceeding—that of human surgeons. Removal of cancerous tumors, or resection, in delicate...
View ArticleInjectable drug could be ‘life-changing’ for food allergies
A new study suggests omalizumab could become a “life-changing” medication for patients with multiple food allergies. The study shows omalizumab—an injectable, Food and Drug Administration-approved...
View ArticleMysterious sound waves came from a truck, not a meteor
Sound waves thought to be from a 2014 meteor fireball north of Papua New Guinea were almost certainly vibrations from a truck rumbling along a nearby road, new research shows. The findings raise doubts...
View ArticleAge-related skin changes can lead to metastatic melanoma
Age-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to higher rates of metastatic melanoma in older people, according to new research. The study, published in...
View ArticleWhat to expect during April’s solar eclipse
Just seven years after the last total solar eclipse in the United States, millions of Americans will once again be in the path of daytime darkness on April 8. It was just back in August 2017 when...
View ArticleAre nicotine pouches safe?
Johns Hopkins behavioral pharmacologist Tory Spindle weighs in on the safety of smoke-free, flavored nicotine pouches, including the brand Zyn, that are popular among young people and are going viral...
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