Month: November 2026

A new interpretation of Einstein’s equations reveals previously hidden rules governing how space-time evolves. Einstein’s equations suggest that gravity may be capable of a process resembling the one behind powerful solar explosions. In a new theoretical study, physicists show how gravitational field structures can change their connections and transfer energy into matter. They call this […]

A major clinical trial is challenging the effectiveness of commonly used injections for chronic Achilles tendon pain. A widely used injection treatment for chronic Achilles tendon pain may offer little lasting relief, according to a clinical trial published in The BMJ. Researchers found that high-volume injections, including those containing corticosteroids, did not significantly improve pain […]

A single dose of psilocybin produced rapid antidepressant effects in a small Swedish clinical trial, with improvements lasting for weeks. A single dose of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, produced rapid improvements in depression symptoms in a small Swedish clinical trial. After six weeks, 53% of participants who received psilocybin were in […]

A diabetes medication may protect against heart attacks and strokes through an unexpected biological mechanism. Two medications used in people with type 2 diabetes produced dramatically different results when scientists tested their ability to prevent dangerous blood clots. In mice with injured blood vessels, sotagliflozin reduced clot formation by approximately 60%, compared with just 5% […]

Researchers have overcome a longstanding obstacle that has prevented promising materials from being used in ultra-low-power computer chips. A promising class of materials could help dramatically reduce the electricity needed for computing, but a persistent problem has kept them out of computer chips. When these materials are made thin enough for modern electronics, the electrical […]

An unexpected resurgence of X-rays weeks after a stellar explosion has challenged existing models. An explosion that initially appeared unremarkable in gamma rays went on to produce one of the brightest afterglows astronomers have recorded in the past 20 years. Its visible light became brighter than its host galaxy, and its X-ray emission unexpectedly intensified […]

After more than six decades of failed attempts, chemists have achieved a breakthrough involving a class of molecules long considered too unstable to isolate. Chemists have succeeded in isolating a group of molecules that researchers have struggled to capture for more than 60 years. Known as oxoboranes, these compounds contain an unusual triple bond between […]

Researchers have identified an unexpected molecular vulnerability in cancers carrying BAF mutations. Mutations found in roughly 20% of human cancers may promote tumor growth by changing how DNA is organized inside cells. Researchers have identified a mechanism that allows a regulatory protein to reshape the genome’s three-dimensional structure, altering the activity of genes involved in […]

More cat owners are turning to vegan diets for their pets. But is a plant-based diet actually safe for cats? An online survey of 1,305 cats found that those eating vegan diets had 34% lower odds of being assessed as overweight than those eating conventional meat-based food. The findings came from caregiver reports of veterinary […]

More cat owners are turning to vegan diets for their pets. But is a plant-based diet actually safe for cats? An online survey of 1,305 cats found that those eating vegan diets had 34% lower odds of being assessed as overweight than those eating conventional meat-based food. The findings came from caregiver reports of veterinary […]