Human bodies produce 2 billion metric tons of CO2 a year just by staying alive
Humans collectively produce more than 2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually just by turning food…
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Magic mushrooms rewire the brain in a way scientists didn’t expect
A surprising discovery reveals how psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, rapidly reshapes the brain by creating new neural connections and strengthening them. Researchers found that the…
Scientists discover Europe’s ancient forests were nothing like we imagined
Scientists have uncovered evidence that Europe was dominated for more than 20 million years by open…
Rubin Observatory discovers two hidden companions of the Milky Way. Hundreds more may be waiting
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has already uncovered two previously unknown companions of the Milky Way…
Drinking 2–3 cups of coffee a day linked to dramatically lower dementia risk
Drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked to a dramatically lower risk…
Two incoming lawmakers plan to defend health equity from Trump administration cuts
Two newly elected lawmakers with science backgrounds hope to push back against Trump administration cuts to…
STAT+: MAHA leader Calley Means castigates White House officials as bending to industry
Calley Means, a MAHA leader who just resigned from the Trump administration, says Americans "are being…
STAT+: States sue Trump administration again to delay Medicaid work requirements
The Trump administration is facing another lawsuit over its sweeping changes to Medicaid less than a…
In Vivo CRISPR Base Editing of ANGPTL3 for Durable Lipid Lowering
Nature, Published online: 06 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11233-9In Vivo CRISPR Base Editing of ANGPTL3 for Durable Lipid…
These AI agents design your perfect robot-powered lab — and run it for you
Nature, Published online: 06 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03587-xA team of artificial-intelligence agents simulates a laboratory of robots…