The Journal of Periodontal Research has been around for 60 years. It started as a small publication. Now, it's a big deal in the world of gum health. The journal has seen many changes. It has grown and evolved over time. This growth mirrors the field itself. Periodontics has become periodontology. I
The tiny humans of Flores, known as hobbits, lived on the island for a long time. They were smart and resourceful. They hunted small elephants and made tools. But their world changed. A big drought started around 76, 000 years ago. It got worse over time. The rivers dried up. The rain stopped comin
Crown-of-thorns sea stars (CoTS) are a big problem for coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. They eat a lot of coral, especially certain types like Acropora. But why do they prefer some corals over others? Scientists think it might have something to do with coral venom. They looked at the venom of differ
Walking is a simple yet powerful way to improve heart health. Research shows that just 21 minutes of walking each day can lower the risk of heart disease by 30%. This is a big deal because heart disease is a major health concern for many people. Walking is not just good for the heart. It also helps
Plastics are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. But did you know that these tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, can affect your health before you are even born? Recent research shows that what your dad ate before your birth might have
Ever wondered if being left-handed or right-handed affects your personality? A big study with over 26, 000 teens from England and Wales tried to find out. Most research on this topic has been small and didn't consider differences between boys and girls. This time, researchers looked at a huge group
The Chicago Bears have pulled off something big. They are now the NFC North champions for the first time in five years. This happened because the Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens. The Bears will now play their first home playoff game since 2019. That was the year of the infamous "doubl
In a twist that might seem odd, scientists in Israel found that cancer cells could actually help hearts work better. This discovery came from a study at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa. The researchers noticed that cancerous serum in mice reduced fibrosis, which is a stiffening
AI is revolutionizing research labs. It speeds up data processing and cuts costs. But there's a trade-off. AI excels at refining existing ideas. It's like a super-fast assistant that always plays it safe. However, history shows that big breakthroughs come from unexpected, risky ideas. To keep innov
A former Stanford researcher, Naheed Mangi, faced the consequences for a cyberattack that took place seven years ago. Mangi, now 70, was found guilty of tampering with a protected computer. This incident involved a cancer patient database, where she replaced critical information with nonsense and in
