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An observational study of middle-aged men links animal protein to lower testosterone and plant protein to higher levels, but the differences are small, and their health effects remain unclear. A protein-rich meal gives the body amino acids, the building blocks it needs to make and repair tissues, including muscle. Testosterone helps regulate muscle growth and […]

Researchers have discovered how pressure can unlock hidden superconducting properties in a complex quantum material. Applying intense pressure to an unusual quantum material can transform how it conducts electricity, allowing superconductivity to spread throughout its three-dimensional structure at temperatures roughly three times higher than normal. Researchers also found a sevenfold increase in the number of […]

Radio images suggest a link between Betelgeuse’s changing outline and its companion’s expected orbit, offering clues to how a smaller star may influence a giant’s later life. Betelgeuse, the bright red supergiant marking Orion’s shoulder, may have another star stirring its atmosphere from within. Its recently identified companion, Siwarha, is thought to orbit at a […]

Black holes might split in two under extreme conditions, theoretical calculations suggest, offering physicists a way to explore the limits of our understanding of gravity. Two black holes can collide and merge into one. But could a single black hole divide into two smaller ones that go their separate ways? Reversing a merger might sound […]

A beginner’s violin lesson may seem worlds apart from dementia research, yet wearable brain scans are revealing signals that could help scientists understand both learning and neurological disease. Playing a familiar tune on a violin is no simple task for someone who has never held the instrument. Each movement must produce the intended sound, and […]

Temporarily activating a protein best known for preventing cancer helped engineered human immune cells kill melanoma cells more effectively in the lab, suggesting a way to improve existing cell therapies. Engineering a patient’s immune cells to recognize cancer does not guarantee that they will keep fighting it. Repeated exposure to cancer can gradually weaken T […]

After decades of decline, colorectal cancer rates are showing a concerning reversal. Colorectal cancer rates in the United States are rising across a much wider range of ages than previously recognized, reversing a long period of declining diagnoses. A new study published in NEJM Evidence found that the increase is no longer concentrated among adults […]

Scientists have discovered that honey beehives possess a surprisingly sophisticated system for protecting colonies against disease. A honey bee colony relies on more than its workers to fight disease. The hive itself acts as a “living immune system,” using carefully arranged natural materials to create layers of antimicrobial protection around developing bees and stored food. […]

Endangered erect-crested penguins are holding steady on tiny islands while declining on a breeding ground 40 times larger, challenging assumptions about where the species’ best hope for survival lies. An endangered penguin species could receive a less severe global risk rating even as one of its only two breeding populations suffers a steep decline. A […]