Microhyla fissipes starts life as a tadpole swimming in water with a long tail for movement. When it transforms into an adult frog, its tail disappears and strong hind legs take over for jumping on land. Scientists wanted to understand how this tiny frog rebuilds its muscles during this big change.
Every year, studies get taken back from journals after mistakes or bad behavior are found. But digging into why retractions happen often gets ignored. Most research on this topic just counts how many papers get pulled without asking tough questions about the system itself. A closer look shows someth
Follicular lymphoma is a slow-growing cancer that often comes back after treatment, especially in people whose disease worsens within two years of starting therapy. For years, chemoimmunotherapy was the go-to option, but now doctors are turning to gentler treatments that don’t rely on chemotherapy.
Doctors often struggle to pick the best treatment for people with plaque psoriasis. This skin condition flares up when the body’s immune system attacks healthy skin cells. The challenge is that different patients respond differently to biologic drugs, which can slow down an overactive immune respons
Research shows that a month of simple strength exercises can actually speed up how fast the brain talks to muscles—even in older adults. In one study, people aged 18 to 84 tried handgrip training three times a week. After four weeks, their nerve signals traveled faster than before, proving the nervo
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just zipped past the sun for the 28th time, matching its own speed and distance records set earlier this year. The spacecraft hit 430, 000 miles per hour and came within 3. 8 million miles of the sun’s surface—close enough for its heat shield to reach 1, 700 degrees Fahrenh
A new €700 million research vessel backed by a tech entrepreneur is about to change how we explore the ocean’s darkest corners. Unlike the usual flashy superyachts, this ship—RV11000—is built for serious science, not parties. At 162 meters long, it can carry over 130 researchers, engineers, and crew
Illinois just made a big move to level the playing field when it comes to information access. The state struck a deal that lets any resident tap into over fifty digital databases through their local library—all for free. These databases aren’t just random collections; they include e-books, research
A new look at religion’s role in intimate partner violence reveals surprising patterns. While many assume faith makes relationships safer, the evidence tells a more complicated story. Researchers tracked over 2, 000 urban couples for years, checking how often partners attended services and whether t
For the first time, a scientist team gave an anti-aging injection to a real person. The injection uses a technique called cellular reprogramming. It’s meant to make old cells act young again. Think of it like a software update for your body’s cells. Billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman, alon
