A 150-year-old geometry rule has been overturned after mathematicians found two different torus surfaces with identical metric and curvature. For more than 150 years, a principle attributed to French mathematician Pierre Ossian Bonnet has guided surface theory. It states that if the metric and mean curvature of a compact surface are known at every point, […]
Are You Adding Too Much Salt? New Study Identifies Who’s Most at Risk
Excess salt intake is linked to a range of chronic conditions and even cognitive decline, yet patterns of discretionary salt use remain poorly understood across populations. Salt has been used for thousands of years to flavor and preserve food. But modern diets often push intake far beyond healthy limits, raising the risk of high blood […]
Scientists Finally Crack Decades-Old Mystery Behind Statins’ Painful Side Effects
A hidden effect of statins on muscle cells may explain why some patients cannot tolerate them. For millions of people, statins are a daily safeguard against heart attacks and strokes. But for about 1 in 10 users, these widely prescribed drugs come with an unexpected tradeoff—persistent muscle pain, fatigue, and weakness that can be severe […]
Popular Vitamin B3 Supplements May Help Cancer Cells Survive, Scientists Warn
A new study raises important questions about widely used NAD+ supplements, suggesting that compounds often taken to boost energy and support healthy aging may have unintended consequences in cancer treatment. Millions of Americans take supplements like nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR), and nicotinamide (NAM) with the goal of boosting energy and supporting healthy aging. […]
Chemists Thought Phosphorus Was Fully Understood – They Were Wrong
A team of chemists has uncovered an unexpected way to use phosphorus to perform chemical reactions typically reliant on rare and costly metals. UCLA chemists have uncovered an unexpected way to replace some of the most expensive ingredients in modern chemistry with something far more common. Their work shows that phosphorus, an element found widely […]
Chemists Thought Phosphorus Was Fully Understood – They Were Wrong
A team of chemists has uncovered an unexpected way to use phosphorus to perform chemical reactions typically reliant on rare and costly metals. UCLA chemists have uncovered an unexpected way to replace some of the most expensive ingredients in modern chemistry with something far more common. Their work shows that phosphorus, an element found widely […]
Chemists Thought Phosphorus Was Fully Understood – They Were Wrong
A team of chemists has uncovered an unexpected way to use phosphorus to perform chemical reactions typically reliant on rare and costly metals. UCLA chemists have uncovered an unexpected way to replace some of the most expensive ingredients in modern chemistry with something far more common. Their work shows that phosphorus, an element found widely […]
New Water Filter Removes up to 98% of Hard-To-Catch “Forever Chemicals”
A new materials-based approach is offering insight into one of the most persistent environmental challenges. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have quietly spread through groundwater, rivers, and even treated drinking water, exposing millions of people worldwide. These compounds are prized in industry for their resistance to heat, water, and oil, but those same properties make […]
This Nearby Earth-Sized Planet Could Answer Big Questions About Alien Worlds
TOI-4616 b is an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting an M-dwarf that offers a strong benchmark for studying atmospheric loss and planetary evolution. Astronomers have identified a rocky exoplanet that may become an important reference point for future research. The planet orbits an M-type star, a class of small, cool stars that are extremely common in our […]
This Nearby Earth-Sized Planet Could Answer Big Questions About Alien Worlds
TOI-4616 b is an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting an M-dwarf that offers a strong benchmark for studying atmospheric loss and planetary evolution. Astronomers have identified a rocky exoplanet that may become an important reference point for future research. The planet orbits an M-type star, a class of small, cool stars that are extremely common in our […]