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Scientists solve the mystery of hardening arteries, and find solution in a common drug

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Uncovering the mechanism by which calcium deposits accumulte on the walls of arteries could help develop ...

A landmark study, led by a team of scientists from King’s College London and the University of Cambridge, has described the mechanism responsible for the hardening of arteries. The research also points to a common antibiotic as a potential new treatment to prevent this condition.

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Higher education doesn’t prevent Alzheimer’s but it can offer a cognitive head start

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In a new study, higher education does seem to give Alzheimer's patients a cognitive head start ...

Scientists have long debated why there seems to be an association between higher levels of education and lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease in later life. New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine is suggesting neurodegenerative disease is just as prevalent in more-educated individuals but a greater cognitive reserve can temporarily mitigate the impact of Alzheimer’s pathology in one’s senior years.

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How 20th century nuclear testing can help scientists detect art forgeries

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Researchers from ETH Zurich have refined a process that can detect modern fakes of paintings by measuring excessive levels of the isotope carbon-14 released into the atmosphere through nuclear testing in the 20th century. The new method requi… Continue reading How 20th century nuclear testing can help scientists detect art forgeries→

The Iceberg Series chronicles the sublime shapes of Greenland's sea ice

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These incredible iceberg images investigate Tom Hegen's fascination with the shapes, texture and appearance of broken ...

A new series of photographs from award-winning aerial photographer Tom Hegen explores the abstract beauty in icebergs. Shot off the west coast of Greenland, Hegen’s work captures the majesty of these giant white castles.

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Study suggests gut microbiome disruptions speed up metastatic spread of breast cancer

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New research from the University of Virginia is suggesting an unhealthy gut microbiome can actively promote the spread of breast cancer. Through a series of animal experiments the new study demonstrated how disruptions to gut bacterial popula… Continue reading Study suggests gut microbiome disruptions speed up metastatic spread of breast cancer→

From city to coast: The incredible infrared art of Paolo Pettigiani

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Italian photographer Paolo Pettigiani has been experimenting with capturing the infrared spectrum of light for several years, most notably turning New York’s Central Park into a psychedelic wonderland. His latest work explores two fascinating… Continue reading From city to coast: The incredible infrared art of Paolo Pettigiani→

Startling study finds US fertilizer industry emits 100 times more methane than estimated

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A disturbing new study from researchers at Cornell University and the Environment Defense Fund has independently measured methane emissions from a number of ammonia fertilizer plants. The startling results suggest methane emissions are 100 ti… Continue reading Startling study finds US fertilizer industry emits 100 times more methane than estimated→

Obesity, hypertension and other metabolic disorders linked to irregular sleep patterns

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New research from scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found a strong association between irregular sleep patterns and an increased risk of metabolic disorders such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes. The study suggests there is … Continue reading Obesity, hypertension and other metabolic disorders linked to irregular sleep patterns→

Oakland City Council decriminalizes all "natural psychedelics" in landmark resolution

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Following last month’s historic ballot initiative in Denver that effectively decriminalized psilocybin magic mushrooms, Oakland City Council has gone one step further passing a resolution decriminalizing the adult use of all entheogenic plant… Continue reading Oakland City Council decriminalizes all "natural psychedelics" in landmark resolution→

Scientists discover gene mutation evolved in humans to help with high-sugar diets

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In an interesting look at evolution in action, a research team led by University College London has discovered around 50 percent of people carry a gene mutation that helps lower blood sugar levels. It is suggested humans evolved this mutation… Continue reading Scientists discover gene mutation evolved in humans to help with high-sugar diets→