For The Better

Blood fat-lowering statins could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, at least for some patients. But the researchers are cautious in their interpretations and see the results as a first step in a research journey that may eventually provide th…

Researchers have used artificial intelligence to solve a difficult problem in crystal science. Seeking to understand why crystals develop tiny defects called dislocations, the researchers discovered unique defects that look like staircases. This discov…

Scientists have developed a method to extract the spectral density for molecules in solvent using simple resonance Raman experiments — a method that captures the full complexity of chemical environments.

Scientists have found a new way to kill cancer cells by using near-infrared light to make a small dye molecule attached to their membrane vibrate strongly.

A microbial sensor that helps identify and fight bacterial infections also plays a key role in the embryonic development of blood stem cells, valuable new insight in the effort to create patient-derived blood stem cells that could eliminate the need fo…

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently trained its sights on unusual and enigmatic Uranus, an ice giant that spins on its side. Webb captured this dynamic world with rings, moons, storms, and other atmospheric features — including a seasonal polar…

Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to new research. 

Changes in sweat metabolism can help in the diagnosis the severity of sleep apnea.

Using conventional X-rays and lasers to detect the atomic state of hydrogen is challenging, given its small size. A group of researchers may have overcome this barrier by unveiling a new visualization technique that employs an optical microscope and po…