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Not all PFAS are created equal. New research suggests that some newer “forever chemicals” may accelerate biological aging in vulnerable groups. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” include thousands of man-made compounds used in products such as nonstick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams, food packaging, cleaning supplies, and plastics. Their […]

Not all PFAS are created equal. New research suggests that some newer “forever chemicals” may accelerate biological aging in vulnerable groups. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” include thousands of man-made compounds used in products such as nonstick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams, food packaging, cleaning supplies, and plastics. Their […]

A new study suggests that when blood sugar is elevated, exercise alone may not be enough. Most of us hear the same advice: move more, eat less fat. Exercise can trim body fat, build muscle, and strengthen the heart. It also raises cardiorespiratory fitness, which is often tracked by how well the body can deliver […]

A major new review challenges the idea that a daily aspirin can reliably prevent bowel cancer in the general population. For years, aspirin has been floated as a simple, low-cost way to lower colorectal cancer risk. A new Cochrane review argues the reality is much less reassuring for people at average risk. In the trials […]

Northern wildfires may be unleashing hidden reservoirs of ancient carbon — and climate models are missing much of it. Wildfires sweeping across the vast boreal forests of Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia could be causing more climate damage than scientists once believed. New research led by UC Berkeley suggests these northern blazes are not only […]

Seabird guano fertilization boosted maize production in ancient Peru, fueling Chincha wealth, trade networks, and strategic Inca alliances. New archaeological findings show that seabird guano—nutrient-rich bird droppings—was not simply a farming aid but a foundation of economic and political power in ancient Peru. By dramatically improving corn yields, it may have played a central role […]

Scientists have identified the world’s oldest rock art—a 67,800-year-old hand stencil in Sulawesi—using uranium-series dating A hand stencil discovered on the wall of a cave in Indonesia has been identified as the oldest-known example of rock art anywhere in the world. The artwork predates the previous oldest discovery in the same region by at least […]

Recovering humpback whale populations are revealing a hidden shift: older males are increasingly outcompeting younger rivals to father calves. New research from the University of St Andrews, published today (February 27) in Current Biology, reveals that age now plays a different role in male humpback whale reproduction as populations rebound from centuries of commercial whaling. […]

A privacy-first AI can diagnose a life-shortening hormone disorder—just from a photo of your hand. Researchers at Kobe University have developed an artificial intelligence system that can identify a rare endocrine disorder by examining photos of the back of a person’s hand and their clenched fist. By avoiding facial images, the approach was designed with […]

A privacy-first AI can diagnose a life-shortening hormone disorder—just from a photo of your hand. Researchers at Kobe University have developed an artificial intelligence system that can identify a rare endocrine disorder by examining photos of the back of a person’s hand and their clenched fist. By avoiding facial images, the approach was designed with […]