Playing a musical instrument keeps your brain in tune as you age
"Being musical could be a way of harnessing the brain's agility and resilience, known as cognitive reserve," researcher Anne Corbett said.
Scientists find way to help immune system "cool off" cancer cells
"The protein prevents the cancer cells from becoming more aggressive and spreading," researcher Abhimanu Pandey said.
The moon is shrinking—and it could affect future NASA missions
Faults formed by the shrinking surface may lead to powerful moonquakes that could trigger landslides and threaten lunar missions.
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Seattle's salmon death problem may be step nearer a solution
New permeable pavements may retain toxic chemicals shed from car tires, preventing them from leaking into streams where coho salmon spawn.
Scientists warn chemicals in baby products may cause premature birth
"These chemicals may be silently seeding lasting challenges for the health of the next generation," scientist Jiwon Oh said.
People who don't understand pregnancy more likely to oppose abortion
"People who had a better understanding of pregnancy were more opposed to legislation restricting access to abortion," researcher Steven Greene said.
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Eastern US getting more extreme winter weather from atmospheric rivers
In the past 40 years, natural phenomena of atmospheric rivers have become more common in the U.S. East due to jet stream changes.
"Medical milestone" as woman gives birth using her mother's womb
"Maira was once inside the uterus that is now inside her," gynecologist Francisco Carmona said.
New species of snake found hiding in cloud forests
The new snake species is found on the slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes, between 1,600 and 13,000 feet above sea level.
Skin lightening warning as cream turns woman's face bluish-brown
A condition called exogenous ochronosis can cause skin to turn a blueish hue after long-term use of skin-bleaching agent hydroquinone.
Dolphins are trying to kill baby manatees—and scientists don't know why
"Injury from bite wounds varied in extent and severity, ranging from superficial scratches leaving rake marks to deep lacerations," the researchers wrote.
Scientists may have found why older people "prefer to dress in bold colors"
"Our findings might also help explain why our color preferences may alter as we age," a neuroscientist said.
Cats and dogs can catch your winter illnesses, owners warned
Reverse zoonosis is when dogs or cats catch diseases from humans, and is more common for viruses like flu or COVID-19.
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Scientists struggle to investigate Arctic changes due to Russia–Ukraine war
"The Russian invasion of Ukraine hampers the ability to adequately describe conditions across the Arctic," the authors wrote in the paper.
Solar storm to hit Earth today causing GPS and radio disruption
A coronal mass ejection will trigger a geomagnetic storm, which can impact technology and cause the Northern Lights to be seen further south.
Winter weather warning of "falling iguanas" issued for Florida
Iguanas can get so cold during the winter that they enter a state of torpor, losing their grip on the trees and falling.
Pennsylvania could face a potato shortage
A bacterial species found in Pennsylvania potato fields, named P. actinidiae, has not previously been seen in the U.S.
Frozen water discovered on Mars could fill Red Sea
"If this is ice, it would represent the most substantial low-latitude ice ever detected on Mars," scientist Gareth A. Morgan said.
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"Bad guys" are duping teens on climate change: Expert
A survey of 13 to 17-year-olds in the U.K. found that 31 percent think climate change is "being purposefully over-exaggerated".
NASA map reveals freezing temperatures sweeping across the US
Some parts of the country saw temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit, with others experiencing heavy snow.
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Rhinos at risk as temperatures set to become deadly
"All the parks are showing drastic changes in the occurrence probability of rhinos," researchers wrote in a new paper.
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Americans' climate fears gave Democrats the White House in 2020—Study
"How important voters considered climate change to be as an issue was one of the strongest predictors of whom they voted for in 2020," the report stated.
Scientists warn small dogs more likely to get certain diseases
Larger dogs are more prone to cancers and bone issues, while smaller dogs tend to get eye problems and heart issues.
Astronomers discover record-breaking black hole
The black hole is the oldest ever discovered, having formed less than 400 million years after the Big Bang.
Zombie drug rumored to contain human bones killing a dozen every week
The new drug, kush, "contains a mixture of chemicals including tramadol, cannabis, fentanyl and sometimes formaldehyde," expert Ian Hamilton told Newsweek.
Men with bigger breasts more likely to die younger
Between one-third and two-thirds of men have some form of gynecomastia, which is enlarged male breast tissue.
"Stop wild horses being gunned down" petition nears 50,000 signatures
"Aerial shooting from helicopters remains the only viable method of control," ecologist Christopher Dickman told Newsweek.
Common sense may not be commonly shared, sociologists find
"Neither the intrinsic properties of common sense knowledge nor the degree to which it is shared by people have been characterized," the authors wrote.
Iceland volcano update as livestreams show lava bursting from ground
Lava began to spill out early on Sunday as a new fissure burst open right next to the town of Grindavík, which had been evacuated on Saturday.
Crocodile attack leaves boy, aged 9, in critical condition
The young boy was left with "a number of puncture wounds," according to emergency services.