Pictured: An annular solar eclipse (Image: Getty Images) NASA is set to launch a trio of rockets during tomorrow’s “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse in order to study how the temporary drop in sunlight affects part of the upper atmosphere. Dubbed “Atmospheric
A new blood test could help diagnose cancer cases earlier. Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) developed a blood test to detect early onset ovarian cancer. The test, called OvaPrint, is described as a “cell-free DNA methylation liquid biopsy for
The skeletons of people who were alive during the 1918 flu pandemic have revealed new clues about people who were more likely to die from the virus. Known as the deadliest in history, the 1918 flu pandemic — also referred to as
Dating can consist of great communication, spotty here-and-there texts or even “ghosting” — in which people ignore each other to end a relationship. Now comes a study about female frogs — and revelations about how the amphibians take “ghosting” to the next
A significant share of kids with autism tend to “outgrow” the disorder within a few years of diagnosis, a new study has found. Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital followed 213 children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as toddlers (between
Adding an extra cup of unsweetened coffee each day was associated with a reduced risk of gaining weight over a four-year period, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on Oct. 1. The benefit, however, was canceled if
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart’s health. A recent study published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis found that regular stair-climbing could reduce the risk of certain types of heart disease. Specifically, the research revealed that climbing five
Long thought of as the “trash can of the cell”, a tiny organelle released amid cellular division is actually packed with viable genetic material that can affect other cells — and spread cancer. This is the conclusion of geneticist Professor Ahna Skop
What may have been the oldest pair of shoes in Europe were discovered in a cave in Spain and are now thought to be much older than scientists previously thought. About 20 pairs of the sandals are at least 6,200 years old
We’ve all heard about the “runner’s high” — but could that exercise-induced euphoria be as effective as antidepressants? A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam compared the effects of antidepressants and running on anxiety, depression and overall health during a 16-week