A colossal iceberg, roughly the size of Chicago, recently detached from the George VI Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This event exposed a seafloor that had been hidden under 209 square miles of ice. A group of scientists on the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel, R/V Falkor (too), were in the Belli
The brain's health is deeply tied to the quality of sleep one gets. Recent findings show that not getting enough deep sleep or REM sleep can lead to shrinking in key brain areas. These areas are the first to be affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The study looked at 270 people over many years. It found
Lung cancer is a formidable foe, but some people manage to outsmart it. Dukhi Hong, an 84-year-old woman from Utah, is one of those rare individuals who have defied the odds. She was given a grim prognosis in 2019 when doctors diagnosed her with aggressive small cell lung cancer. This type of cancer
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern worldwide, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. A new blood test has been developed to identify Alzheimer’s and monitor its progression. This test focuses on detecting fragments of a protein called tau, specifically eMTBR-tau243, which ar
The human body is a complex system. Inside our cells are tiny powerhouses called mitochondria. They are responsible for producing energy and heat, sending signals, and even helping cells die when needed. The number of these mitochondria in each cell can tell us a lot about how well they are working.
Every year, the Journal of Comparative Physiology A honors the best articles in two categories: Original Research and Review/Review-History. The winners are picked by the Editorial Board and the readers who access the articles online. The 2025 awards have been announced, and they spotlight some fasc
The world is buzzing with excitement about a daring space adventure. Four brave individuals, led by a wealthy crypto investor, are preparing to orbit Earth over its poles. This mission, funded by a Maltese investor named Chun Wang, is a first in human space travel. The crew includes a Norwegian film
Crime doesn't happen in a vacuum. It's influenced by where people live and grow up. This idea tackles a big question: why do some places have more crime than others? The concept of cumulative risk is key here. It's not just about one thing going wrong. It's about many things adding up over time. Th
Heart health is a big deal. Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. It is important to keep an eye on your heart. Many people use smartwatches to track their heart rate and steps. Now, researchers have come up with a new way to use this data. They suggest a simple math trick. Divid
Cancer research is always looking for new tools. One promising area is using AI to pull useful information from medical records. These records are often written in a way that's hard to search through. That's where large language models come in. They can understand and process human language, making
