The concept of vaccination was first developed in the 19th century when Dr. Edward Jenner made the observation that milkmaids were immune to a deadly virus known as smallpox. He realized that most milkmaids…
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Scientists boost mitochondria to burn more calories
Researchers have developed experimental drugs that encourage the mitochondria in our cells to work a little harder and burn more calories. The findings could open the door to new treatments for obesity and improve metabolic health.
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What you eat could decide the planet’s future
eople, the holidays often bring joyful indulgence, followed by regret and ambitious New Year’s resolutions to eat better.A recent study from the University of British Columbia suggests moderation should not be a seasonal goal but a long-term…
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Why California's milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol
California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the existence of the ubiquitous beverage containers.
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Holiday heart risk: Overindulgence, stress, cold increase heart attacks
Eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors and family gatherings—in moderation, say those who see an increase in heart emergencies during the holiday season.
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Researchers Finally Prove “Crazy” Vitamin B1 Theory From 1958
A research team has managed to “bottle” a highly reactive carbene in water, overturning a major assumption in chemistry. Chemists have pulled off a feat long considered impossible: they created a normally ultra-reactive molecule called a…
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Rome pushes Meta to allow other AIs on WhatsApp
Italian regulators ordered Meta on Wednesday to open its WhatsApp chat platform to rival AI chatbots as it and EU authorities pursue a probe that the US tech giant is abusing its dominant market position.
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'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
Suze Lopez holds her baby boy on her lap and marvels at the remarkable way he came into the world.
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Why consciousness can’t be reduced to code
Today’s arguments about consciousness often get stuck between two firm camps. One is computational functionalism, which says thinking can be fully described as abstract information processing. If a system has the right functional organization…
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Africa's rarest carnivore: The story of the first Ethiopian wolf ever captured, nursed and returned to the wild
What’s the value of one animal? When a wild animal is found badly injured, the most humane option is often euthanasia to prevent further suffering. That’s what usually happens, and often for good reason. Even when the resources to rescue one…
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