Healthy hearts start with healthy relationships
A new review shows that involving intimate partners in cardiac care can improve heart health, mental wellbeing, and recovery outcomes for people with heart disease.
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Oceans take up more carbon dioxide after hurricanes
A new high-resolution climate model shows hurricanes briefly release carbon dioxide but ultimately enhance ocean carbon uptake and phytoplankton growth, contributing to long-term carbon storage.
Russian launch pad accident threatens ISS future
A Soyuz launch pad explosion in Kazakhstan has crippled Russia’s space capabilities, putting the ISS and global satellite operations at risk.
Scientists reveal natural ‘brake’ system for high blood pressure
Researchers have discovered how calcium signals in kidney cells naturally suppress renin, offering new insight into safer treatments for high blood pressure and kidney disease.
Bottled water may pose hidden health risks, studies show
Bottled water may contain bacteria, microplastics, and chemical residues, while tap water is often safer and more regulated, with bottled alternatives also contributing heavily to environmental pollution.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that has been orbiting Mars for more than 10 years
Fresh from capturing image of 3I/ATLAS, NASA’s MAVEN suffers “anomaly” and is no longer communicating with Earth. Following the anomaly
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathered nearly 200 children…
An investigation revealed that sperm from a donor carrying a cancer-causing gene has led to nearly 200 births across Europe, with several children already developing fatal cancers.
Laughing gas shows promise for fast depression relief
Nitrous oxide may offer rapid relief for severe depression, especially for patients unresponsive to standard treatments, though repeated sessions may be needed for lasting effects.
LEUKEMIA CURED: Gene-editing breakthrough reverses incurable blood cancer
A groundbreaking gene-editing therapy that reprograms a patient’s immune cells to attack cancer has achieved remission in nearly two-thirds of
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Volcanic eruption in 1345 may have triggered Black Death – Research
Researchers say a 1345 volcanic eruption likely caused crop failures that pushed Italian cities to import grain carrying plague-infected fleas, helping spark the Black Death in Europe.