A new tectonic fault could be emerging beneath the Atlantic Ocean, raising the risk of powerful earthquakes and tsunamis that could ripple across the basin. That’s according to a new study published this week in Nature Geoscience.
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Why Most Knee X-Rays Do More Harm Than Good
Knee pain doesn’t always need an X-ray or surgery. Clinical diagnosis and lifestyle management can be just as effective, with fewer risks. Credit: Shutterstock X-rays may do more harm than good in diagnosing knee osteoarthritis,…
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AI exposes 1,000+ fake science journals
A team of computer scientists led by the University of Colorado Boulder has developed a new artificial intelligence platform that automatically seeks out “questionable” scientific journals.
The study, published Aug. 27 in the journal “Science…
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Scientists Develop 4-in-1 Drug for Weight Loss With Fewer Side Effects
Tufts scientists have created a next-generation weight loss drug that combines four hormone targets, potentially offering stronger and safer results than today’s popular options. Their discovery could bring medicine closer to… Continue Reading
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ESC releases new guidance on lipid management to reduce cardiovascular risk
New ESC/EAS Focused Update to Guidelines, about how best to manage lipid levels in patients to reduce cardiovascular risk, recommends the use of new cardiovascular risk predication algorithms. The update was published today at ESC…
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How the racist study of skulls gripped Victorian Britain’s scientists
The recent publication of the University of Edinburgh’s Review of Race and History has drawn attention to its “skull room”: a collection of 1,500 human craniums procured for study in the 19th century.
Craniometry, the study of skull measurements,…
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Omega-3 Deficiency May Explain Why Alzheimer’s Hits Women Harder
Women with Alzheimer’s have far lower omega-3 levels than healthy women, while men show no such difference. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers have discovered that women with Alzheimer’s disease show a striking drop in omega-3 fatty…
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New ESC guidelines prioritize women’s autonomy in high-risk pregnancies
Updated ESC Guidelines, published today at ESC Congress 2025, put a focus on a woman’s autonomy in making her own reproductive choices by promoting a transparent dialogue and shared decision-making for pregnancies that are high-risk…
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I tried sticking magnets to my face to improve my sleep. Here’s what happened
“You’ve always made a lot of noise in your sleep,” my adoring wife tells me as we get ready for bed. “That’s why I have to wear these.”
Over on her side of the bed, she’s fitting industrial-grade plugs into her ears. On mine, I’m placing a…
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