The Medical Student Empowerment Fund was established in 2022 through the generosity of an El Paso family. This initiative ensures that promising medical students can pursue their education without financial strain. The program has supported 22 recipients across four classes of medical school.
The molecular mechanism behind why heart attacks can vary in severity depending on the time of day has been uncovered by researchers at UTHealth Houston, potentially paving the way for innovative treatments that align with the natural circadian rhythm.
An international team led by the University of California San Diego has identified a potential microbial culprit behind the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer: a bacterial toxin called colibactin.
A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots of human disease and evolution.
Do you know what's in your water? Yuxin Wang from Binghamton University, State University of New York studies contaminants in water called PFAS, more commonly known as "forever chemicals."
In celebration of the Hubble Space Telescope’s 35 years in Earth orbit, NASA is releasing today an assortment of compelling images recently take by Hubble, stretching from the planet Mars to spectacular star forming regions, to a magnificent neighboring galaxy. After over three decades of perusing the restless universe, Hubble remains a household word as the most well-recognized telescope in scientific history. The Hubble mission is a glowing success story of America’s technological prowess and unyielding scientific curiosity, and a reiteration of our nation’s pioneering spirit.
Perched above Earth’s blurry atmosphere, Hubble’s crystal-clear views have been nothing less than transformative for the public’s perception of the cosmos. Through its evocative imagery, Hubble has made astronomy relevant, engaging, and accessible for people of all ages. Among its long list of breakthroughs: Hubble’s deep field images unveiled myriad galaxies dating back to the early universe. The telescope
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is launching a nationwide strategic investment in the future of rural education called Smithsonian Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools (STARS). The Smithsonian STARS program will equip schools with a donated telescope, accessories such as solar lenses, ongoing teacher training, and aligned astronomy lessons designed to inspire curiosity and strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for the nation’s approximately 9.8 million rural schoolchildren.
In a new report released today, American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers discovered mixed progress in major cancer risk factors, preventive behaviors, and screenings in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period among adults in the United States. Smoking rates continued a long-term declining trend during the COVID-19 pandemic, but 27 million adults still smoked in 2023. Breast and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rebounded after decreasing or stalling during the pandemic.
Imagine a smoke detector that instead of warning residents of smoke before a fire engulfs their home, is placed in mass-transit locations to alert travelers and first responders to hazardous chemicals in the air.
Lake Okeechobee faces harmful algal blooms, which thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters. Daily vertical migration enables them to survive in turbid conditions. A new study using a physical-biogeochemical model reveals that cyanobacteria move toward the surface for sunlight in the morning, boosting growth, and are redistributed by wind and mixing at night. This daily migration, combined with temperature and wind patterns, influences bloom development, offering insights to better monitor and manage harmful algal blooms.
Yeast is already a familiar ingredient to bakers and winemakers, but new research from the University of Georgia suggests it can also trace the footsteps of our ancestors.
Researchers reporting in ACS’ Nano Letters took advantage of the tardigrade’s nearly indestructible nature and gave the critters tiny “tattoos” to test a microfabrication technique to build microscopic, biocompatible devices.
The Endocrine Society has selected Yoshitomo Hoshino, M.D., Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2025 C. Wayne Bardin, M.D., International Travel Award for his outstanding ENDO abstract and research contributions to the care of patients with bone health disorders.
Enhanced Durability of Fire-Safe Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries via Electron Sponge Technology
- Dendrite suppression in aqueous zinc-ion batteries via anodic electron sponge for fast electron uptake
- Complete dendrite suppression achieves threefold durability and sustains over 2,500 charge-discharge cycles- Published in the January Issue of Nature Communications (IF 14.7), a leading international journal
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) has updated the operational classification of epileptic seizures, building upon the framework published in 2017. Six key changes were made. The updated classification now consists of four main classes and 21 seizure types, compared with 63 types previously.
Field Medical Inc., a leader in cardiac pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology, announced today its FieldForce? Ablation System will be featured in eight scientific presentations at the 46th annual Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) meeting, April 24–27, in San Diego, Calif.