https://scitechdaily.com/ Science, Space and Technology News 2026 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:03:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-how-chronic-inflammation-silently-damages-the-heart/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-how-chronic-inflammation-silently-damages-the-heart/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:49:38 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536155 Silent changes in the heart may signal cardiovascular danger long before symptoms emerge. The effects of chronic inflammation may be reshaping people’s hearts long before they experience any warning signs. In a study of nearly 480,000 UK adults, researchers found that higher inflammation levels were associated with thicker heart walls, smaller heart chambers, and a [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-how-chronic-inflammation-silently-damages-the-heart/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-natural-molecule-already-in-your-body-could-hold-the-key-to-clearing-brain-fog-after-cancer-treatment/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-natural-molecule-already-in-your-body-could-hold-the-key-to-clearing-brain-fog-after-cancer-treatment/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:14:40 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536169 A supplement containing a molecule naturally found in the body showed promise for easing lingering brain fog and fatigue after breast cancer treatment. Troubles following a conversation, remembering details, or organizing everyday tasks can linger long after breast cancer treatment ends. A small study now suggests that a supplement containing oxaloacetate, a molecule the body [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-natural-molecule-already-in-your-body-could-hold-the-key-to-clearing-brain-fog-after-cancer-treatment/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-separate-psilocybins-brain-rewiring-power-from-its-hallucinations/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-separate-psilocybins-brain-rewiring-power-from-its-hallucinations/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:39:36 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536119 Mouse experiments suggest psilocybin’s ability to rebuild brain connections may be separable from its psychedelic effects, opening new possibilities for non-hallucinogenic psychiatric medications. Chronic stress can strip away connections between brain cells, disrupting the circuits they form. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, found that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” reshapes [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-separate-psilocybins-brain-rewiring-power-from-its-hallucinations/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-25-years/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-25-years/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:03:59 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536080 A dinosaur fossil unearthed in England more than two decades ago has now been identified as an entirely new genus and species. A dinosaur discovered in an English clay quarry 25 years ago has finally been recognized as an entirely new genus and species. Named Paludohadros proudlovii, the plant-eating dinosaur lived about 125 million years [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-25-years/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/something-strange-is-happening-to-barn-owls-theyre-changing-color/ https://scitechdaily.com/something-strange-is-happening-to-barn-owls-theyre-changing-color/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536161 DNA from more than 3,000 barn owls reveals natural selection at work, but the advantage behind their changing feathers may involve coping with stress rather than color itself. Swiss barn owls have become more reddish-brown and more heavily spotted over the past 30 years. By tracking the DNA variants linked to their plumage, researchers have [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/something-strange-is-happening-to-barn-owls-theyre-changing-color/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/why-are-octopuses-so-smart-the-answer-may-lie-in-how-their-dna-folds/ https://scitechdaily.com/why-are-octopuses-so-smart-the-answer-may-lie-in-how-their-dna-folds/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:41:57 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536072 The extraordinary intelligence of octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish may be linked to more than just their genes. Octopuses can solve problems, squid can rapidly change their appearance, and cuttlefish display remarkably sophisticated behaviors. These abilities rely on unusually complex nervous systems, but how such biological complexity evolved remains an open question. A new study suggests [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/why-are-octopuses-so-smart-the-answer-may-lie-in-how-their-dna-folds/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/nearly-20-years-later-physicists-finally-detect-a-long-predicted-effect-in-graphene/ https://scitechdaily.com/nearly-20-years-later-physicists-finally-detect-a-long-predicted-effect-in-graphene/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:36:26 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536137 A nearly 20-year-old scientific prediction has gained experimental support, revealing how graphene’s atomic structure could unlock new possibilities for advanced sensors and electronic devices. A wrinkle in graphene just a few atoms wide can dramatically alter how electricity behaves in the material. Scientists have now measured this effect in exceptionally sharp folds, providing experimental evidence [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/nearly-20-years-later-physicists-finally-detect-a-long-predicted-effect-in-graphene/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/no-batteries-no-plugs-scientists-create-a-tiny-sensor-that-powers-itself/ https://scitechdaily.com/no-batteries-no-plugs-scientists-create-a-tiny-sensor-that-powers-itself/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:01:11 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536079 Scientists have developed a tiny temperature sensor that harvests energy from magnetic fields near electrical wiring. Electrical wiring produces weak electromagnetic fields that typically go unnoticed, but researchers have found a way to turn some of that energy into a power source for tiny electronic devices. Scientists at the University of Arkansas (U of A) [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/no-batteries-no-plugs-scientists-create-a-tiny-sensor-that-powers-itself/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/experts-spent-decades-searching-for-the-secret-to-happiness-heres-what-they-found/ https://scitechdaily.com/experts-spent-decades-searching-for-the-secret-to-happiness-heres-what-they-found/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:26:14 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536077 After decades of studying happiness, some of the world’s leading researchers have changed how they live. Some of the world’s leading happiness researchers have changed how they live because of what they have discovered. After decades of studying well-being, several have made a conscious effort to spend more time with family and friends, reflecting one [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/experts-spent-decades-searching-for-the-secret-to-happiness-heres-what-they-found/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-hidden-weakness-in-cancer-cells-that-could-transform-treatment/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-hidden-weakness-in-cancer-cells-that-could-transform-treatment/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:14:30 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535956 A new study reveals a previously overlooked weakness in certain cancer cells that could help researchers refine targeted treatments and reduce harmful side effects. Cancer cells that have lost one safeguard against DNA damage can become dependent on another, an enzyme called Wee1. Drugs that block Wee1 aim to exploit that weakness, but serious side [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-hidden-weakness-in-cancer-cells-that-could-transform-treatment/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/obesity-could-disable-a-key-defense-against-breast-cancer-study-finds/ https://scitechdaily.com/obesity-could-disable-a-key-defense-against-breast-cancer-study-finds/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:39:21 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535989 A hopeful new direction in the fight against breast cancer may lie in the body’s own defenses, as mouse experiments suggest that protection weakened by obesity could be restored. Breast cancer develops in tissue surrounded by fat cells, and those cells may play a greater role in controlling tumor growth than previously understood. Researchers have [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/obesity-could-disable-a-key-defense-against-breast-cancer-study-finds/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/ultra-processed-foods-may-be-changing-how-childrens-brains-respond-to-food/ https://scitechdaily.com/ultra-processed-foods-may-be-changing-how-childrens-brains-respond-to-food/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:04:23 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536110 A yearlong study of 46 children suggests that brain responses to tempting food images may partly explain the link between ultra-processed diets and increasing body fat. Ultra-processed foods account for about 67% of the daily calories consumed by children in the United States. Although these products have been linked to weight gain and other health [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/ultra-processed-foods-may-be-changing-how-childrens-brains-respond-to-food/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/hubble-finds-a-stunning-twist-in-how-the-universe-emerged-from-darkness/ https://scitechdaily.com/hubble-finds-a-stunning-twist-in-how-the-universe-emerged-from-darkness/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:29:02 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536114 Hubble observations of nearby starburst galaxies challenge the idea that supernova winds helped reionize the early universe, suggesting young stars may have enabled radiation to escape before those winds formed. Powerful winds from exploding stars were thought to clear paths for ultraviolet radiation to escape early galaxies. A new study of nearby galaxies suggests those [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/hubble-finds-a-stunning-twist-in-how-the-universe-emerged-from-darkness/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/this-giant-planet-orbits-its-star-every-two-days-but-something-is-very-wrong/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-giant-planet-orbits-its-star-every-two-days-but-something-is-very-wrong/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:54:40 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536156 Astronomers have discovered an unusual planet with an extremely hot host star and a highly eccentric orbit that challenges expectations for its class. A giant planet racing around an unusually hot star has caught astronomers’ attention because of its highly elongated orbit. Known as TOI-1355 b, the planet completes one revolution in roughly two Earth [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/this-giant-planet-orbits-its-star-every-two-days-but-something-is-very-wrong/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/this-alien-planet-should-have-lost-its-atmosphere-billions-of-years-ago/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-alien-planet-should-have-lost-its-atmosphere-billions-of-years-ago/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:19:21 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536087 James Webb Space Telescope observations suggest that exotic mineral clouds may be shielding a distant lava planet from its star. A rocky planet exposed to extreme heat from its star appears to reflect nearly three-quarters of the starlight that reaches it. Astronomers suspect silicate-mineral clouds could act as a protective sunscreen, helping the planet maintain [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/this-alien-planet-should-have-lost-its-atmosphere-billions-of-years-ago/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/beyond-bad-cholesterol-scientists-uncover-a-hidden-driver-of-heart-disease/ https://scitechdaily.com/beyond-bad-cholesterol-scientists-uncover-a-hidden-driver-of-heart-disease/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:40:34 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535960 Protein patterns linked to TRL and Lp(a), two types of fat-carrying particles, suggest shared inflammatory pathways that could offer new targets for heart disease prevention. Lowering “bad” cholesterol substantially reduces the risk of a heart attack, yet some people still develop coronary heart disease after treatment brings their LDL cholesterol down to a recommended level. [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/beyond-bad-cholesterol-scientists-uncover-a-hidden-driver-of-heart-disease/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/drinking-tea-may-lower-your-risk-of-vascular-disease-but-theres-a-catch/ https://scitechdaily.com/drinking-tea-may-lower-your-risk-of-vascular-disease-but-theres-a-catch/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:29:31 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535968 Not all tea-drinking habits were associated with the same health benefits. Researchers found that tea type, strength, and temperature were linked to notable differences in vascular disease risk. People who regularly drank tea had a lower risk of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels in a large study in China. However, the pattern varied [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/drinking-tea-may-lower-your-risk-of-vascular-disease-but-theres-a-catch/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-routine-blood-test-could-predict-dementia-risk-15-years-in-advance/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-routine-blood-test-could-predict-dementia-risk-15-years-in-advance/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:18:40 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=536047 A large study tracking more than 316,000 adults for up to 15 years suggests that a routine blood test may reveal important clues about future dementia risk. A standard blood test taken during a routine health check could offer clues about dementia risk more than a decade later. In a study of more than 316,000 [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-routine-blood-test-could-predict-dementia-risk-15-years-in-advance/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-new-chemistry-breakthrough-could-change-how-scientists-build-quantum-computers/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-new-chemistry-breakthrough-could-change-how-scientists-build-quantum-computers/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:34:10 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535848 By modeling diamond defects as molecules, scientists can predict their behavior faster and identify promising building blocks for quantum computers and sensors. Most materials being considered for quantum technology can hold a stable quantum state only when chilled to extreme temperatures. Diamond-based materials can work at room temperature, but their usefulness depends on defects in [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-new-chemistry-breakthrough-could-change-how-scientists-build-quantum-computers/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/the-oceans-mysterious-snow-could-be-hiding-a-powerful-climate-secret/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-oceans-mysterious-snow-could-be-hiding-a-powerful-climate-secret/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535951 A new imaging technique reveals how bacteria interact with the microscopic structure of marine snow. A surprising property of the tiny particles sinking through the ocean could help determine how much carbon is stored in the deep sea. Scientists have discovered that the stickiness of marine snow affects how easily bacteria can break it down, [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-oceans-mysterious-snow-could-be-hiding-a-powerful-climate-secret/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/agings-zombie-cell-problem-may-have-a-solution-scientists-discover/ https://scitechdaily.com/agings-zombie-cell-problem-may-have-a-solution-scientists-discover/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:24:25 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535715 “Zombie cells” become harder to clear with age, and a new study reveals why the immune system struggles to remove them. Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have identified a breakdown in protein recycling that helps explain why senescent cells, often called “zombie cells,” accumulate in aging tissues. In experiments involving older mice, restoring [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/agings-zombie-cell-problem-may-have-a-solution-scientists-discover/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/unexpected-discovery-of-abnormal-antibodies-could-help-explain-childhood-cancer/ https://scitechdaily.com/unexpected-discovery-of-abnormal-antibodies-could-help-explain-childhood-cancer/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:17:48 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535975 Laboratory experiments show that antibodies associated with childhood cancer can enter cells and bind DNA repair proteins, suggesting a possible route by which the immune system could weaken genetic safeguards. Years before some children were diagnosed with cancer, their blood already contained antibodies directed against proteins that normally repair damaged DNA. Researchers in Norway have [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/unexpected-discovery-of-abnormal-antibodies-could-help-explain-childhood-cancer/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-surprising-dental-benefit-of-cranberry-juice/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-surprising-dental-benefit-of-cranberry-juice/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:42:17 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535971 In a small human study, unsweetened pure cranberry juice was linked to slower plaque regrowth and lower acid production, hinting at a possible oral health benefit. Cranberry juice has a reputation for being tart, acidic, and often sugary, qualities that might seem poorly suited to protecting teeth. A small human study from the University of [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-surprising-dental-benefit-of-cranberry-juice/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-that-eating-peanuts-every-day-may-help-protect-the-aging-brain/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-that-eating-peanuts-every-day-may-help-protect-the-aging-brain/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:07:10 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=535747 A daily serving of peanuts may improve insulin sensitivity in the aging brain, potentially supporting memory. Peanuts may offer more than a convenient source of protein and healthy fats. New research suggests that eating them regularly could help the aging brain respond more effectively to insulin, a hormone that plays an important role in memory, [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-that-eating-peanuts-every-day-may-help-protect-the-aging-brain/feed/ 1