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Scientists uncover a hidden aging program in the gut that fuels cancer risk
Although the gut renews itself constantly, its stem cells accumulate age-related molecular changes that quietly alter how genes are switched on and off. Scientists found that this “epigenetic drift” f...
Jan 10, 2026
Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live. Researchers analyzing nationwide data found that insufficient sleep was more closely tied to short...
Jan 10, 2026
Stanford’s AI spots hidden disease warnings that show up while you sleep
Stanford researchers have developed an AI that can predict future disease risk using data from just one night of sleep. The system analyzes detailed physiological signals, looking for hidden patterns ...
Jan 09, 2026
Common food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life. In a large study spanning more than a decade, people with the highest intake of preservative additives were far mo...
Jan 09, 2026
This common dinner rule makes meals more awkward
Waiting to eat when your food arrives first feels polite—but it may be mostly for your own peace of mind. Researchers found people feel far more uncomfortable breaking the “wait until everyone is serv...
Jan 12, 2026
A new test reveals which antibiotics truly kill bacteria
Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at the University of Basel created a new test that tracks individual bacteria...
Jan 12, 2026
MIT’s smart pill confirms you took your medicine
MIT engineers have developed a pill that can wirelessly report when it’s been swallowed. Inside the capsule is a biodegradable antenna that sends a signal within minutes of ingestion, then safely diss...
Jan 13, 2026
This AI spots dangerous blood cells doctors often miss
A generative AI system can now analyze blood cells with greater accuracy and confidence than human experts, detecting subtle signs of diseases like leukemia. It not only spots rare abnormalities but a...
Jan 13, 2026
How everyday foam reveals the secret logic of artificial intelligence
Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations reveal that foam bubbles are always shifting, even while the foam keeps its ove...
Jan 15, 2026
A 3,000-year high: Alaska’s Arctic is entering a dangerous new fire era
For thousands of years, wildfires on Alaska’s North Slope were rare. That changed sharply in the 20th century, when warming temperatures dried soils and fueled the spread of shrubs, setting the stage ...
Jan 14, 2026
Northwestern Medicine’s new antibody wakes the immune system against pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer uses a sugar-coated disguise to evade the immune system, helping explain why it’s so hard to treat. Northwestern scientists discovered this hidden mechanism and created an antibody t...
Jan 15, 2026
Scientists question the safety of BPA-free packaging
“BPA-free” food packaging may be hiding new risks. A McGill University study found that several BPA substitutes used in grocery price labels can seep into food and interfere with vital processes in hu...
Jan 15, 2026
U.S. Prisons Are Black Sites, Kept Secret from the Public — Filmmakers and Journalists Can Change That (Opinion)
The directors of "The Alabama Solution" ask: since we can find no incident in the past twenty years in which a journalist has been harmed while visiting a prison, who is the secrecy around prisons rea...
Jan 15, 2026
The Mustang Dark Horse Just Got An Upgrade That Should Make Corvette Owners Nervous
The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse is bigger and badder than ever, and it might even make Corvette owners nervous. Here's what you need to know.
Jan 15, 2026
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft gets a splash of color with new Fig variant
Amazon has confirmed that the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft will soon be available in a new Fig colorway. The post The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft gets a splash of color with new Fig variant appeared first on D...
Jan 16, 2026
Are you a Spotify Premium subscriber? Get ready to pay $12.99 per month from February
Spotify is raising Premium prices again, just months after its last hike. Despite strong Q3 earnings, weaker guidance ahead may be driving the move. The post Are you a Spotify Premium subscriber? Get ...
Jan 16, 2026
iPhone 17e might finally embrace a modern redesign as a leak hints at an impending launch
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17e may finally get a long-overdue makeover. A new leak hints at a Dynamic Island design, a faster A19 chip, and a brighter OLED display. The post iPhone 17e might finally embr...
Jan 16, 2026
MacBook Pro models with more powerful M5 series chips could be right around the corner
A new report suggests the M5 Pro and M5 Max could debut sooner than expected, potentially alongside the company's new Creator Studio subscription for creative professionals. The post MacBook Pro model...
Jan 16, 2026
This chip can make future phones thinner and faster through tiny ‘earthquakes’
A chip that produces microscopic “earthquakes” could change smartphone design, allowing manufacturers to shrink internal components while boosting signal handling and data speeds using surface acousti...
Jan 16, 2026