During pregnancy, the bond between mother and child goes far deeper than love and nurture. Scientists have discovered a phenomenon called fetal-maternal microchimerism—in which cells from the fetus cross the placenta and take up long-term residence in the mother’s body. Decades later, traces of those cells remain, embedded in organs like the brain, skin, bone… Read More »
A new discovery could revolutionize how doctors treat advanced prostate cancer. Scientists from Sanford Burnham Prebys in California and the University of Bern in Switzerland have found that blocking a single enzyme, known as PI5P4Kα, can kill prostate cancer cells — even when the disease has become resistant to hormone therapy. Published in Science… Read More »
A chilling photo circulates widely online: a massive megalodon tooth appearing to be embedded in a whale vertebra, with captions claiming it dates back to 2008 and that scientists discovered it in a real prehistoric attack. Many share it as proof of the brutal battles between Earth’s greatest shark and its ocean prey. But… Read More »
In a rare and powerful event, a small asteroid exploded high above France in 2023 — releasing the energy of a battlefield explosion and surprising scientists around the world. The incident, now fully analyzed in a recent Nature Astronomy study published in September 2025, is reshaping how experts think about the risks of small asteroids… Read More »
Strange Signals from Beneath the Ice Far above the frozen Antarctic continent, a balloon-borne experiment has picked up something deeply puzzling: brief, intense radio pulses seeming to rise from under the ice — not from the sky. These “upward-going” signals fly in the face of what we expect from cosmic particles. The detector,… Read More »
The heart of our galaxy has just revealed a dramatic new secret. Astronomers have discovered a massive fracture in one of the Milky Way’s most mysterious magnetic filaments — and the culprit behind the cosmic damage is nothing short of extraordinary. A hyperfast pulsar, racing through space at more than 2 million miles per hour… Read More »
Imagine a world in which breast cancer is no longer a surprise—where doctors can tell who is at high risk before the disease takes hold. That is the promise behind a recent wave of breakthroughs: AI models that analyze medical images and spot subtle tissue changes years before cancer develops. What the Breakthrough Is… Read More »
Modern life keeps most of us indoors surrounded by screens, concrete, and constant stress. But stepping away from the noise and spending just a few days in the forest can do more than clear your mind. According to scientific research, just three days in nature can boost your immune system by up to 80%, offering… Read More »
Stargazers, get ready for a dazzling celestial show! The October Camelopardalis meteor shower is set to peak tonight, October 5, lighting up the night sky with streaks of cosmic light. Although it’s considered one of the more subtle meteor showers of the year, it’s still a beautiful opportunity to witness nature’s fireworks — especially if… Read More »
Imagine resetting your immune system naturally without drugs, supplements, or expensive treatments. According to groundbreaking research from the University of Southern California (USC), fasting for just 72 hours could do exactly that. The study, led by Dr. Valter Longo from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, shows that prolonged fasting can trigger the body… Read More »