Although the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at roughly 5.3%, some economists still predict rates will be cut, likely this year. What is unlikely, however, is a return to the ultra-low, ...

Researchers have uncovered the secrets of immune B cells, revealing why they are so effective at targeting tumors, even when cancer has spread to different parts of the body. Published in Nature ...

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate and die, leads to a decline in cognitive function and memory. Until recently, treatment options were ...

Testing with ORNL tribology equipment found that new ionic liquid-based lubricant additives developed for water turbines significantly reduced friction and equipment wear. Credit: Genevieve ...

Planetesimal orbits around a white dwarf. Initially, every planetesimal has a circular, prograde orbit. The kick forms an eccentric debris disk which with prograde (blue) and retrograde orbits (orange ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered a link that could have significant implications for older adults’ health monitoring. They found that how tired elderly people feel after ...

Researchers at Columbia University have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, a common form of kidney disease. The team’s research suggests that the root ...

Artist rendering of the view on a Hycean world. The recent detection of a biosignature on the Hycean world K2-18b attracted a lot of attention. Credit: Shang-Min Tsai/UCR The JWST is astronomers’ best ...

A promising new study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has identified blood proteins that could improve early detection of liver cancer, ...

Memory loss is a concern that naturally comes with aging, and it can range from mild forgetfulness to more severe dementia. Many older adults worry about memory lapses, but understanding the common ...

Late 19th century drawings of the eagle and bull symbols published by French excavator Victor Place. Credit: New York Public Library In the ancient city of Dūr-Šarrukīn, which we now call Khorsabad in ...

Our sense of smell does much more than help us enjoy the aroma of our favorite dishes or warn us of dangers like smoke. Interestingly, it might also give us early clues about the health of our brain.