A variant of the gene PCSK9 may spur breast cancer’s spread. An approved antibody might stop it A commonly inherited version of the PCSK9 gene may spur breast cancer cells to migrate to other parts of...
Real-time data from Axial Seamount provides a good test case for eruption forecasting A 3-D bathymetric (seafloor) map of Axial Seamount in July 2014 shows lava flows from previous eruptions. Red indi...
Just a few minutes of vigorous movement per day offers cardiovascular benefits Just a small amount of vigorous activity per day — like romping with your dog — can lower women’s risk of heart attack ...
Friction between loops of yarn give knit fabrics the ability to take on a variety of shapes Knit fabrics can form a variety of shapes, a phenomenon that helps the fabric to conform to the body. Alexey...
The test, made by SpotitEarly, can detect 4 types of cancer This very good dog is part of a new screening test that relies on canine noses and artificial intelligence to sniff out the odor signature o...
The devices will catch high-energy neutrinos that could reveal secrets of the cosmos Onboard a ship in the Mediterranean Sea, workers prepare launching equipment for the installation of the underwater...
This week, NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining a human presence in space. A document emphasized the importance of maintaining the ability for extended stays in orbit after the International Spa...
The hairs’ microstructure and shape help keep vision clear from liquid droplets Eyelashes help propel droplets of water away from the eye, as shown in this composite image. ” data-medium-file=”https:/...
These are the 5 most popular Science News stories of 2024 Brain imaging data show small everyday changes in brain activity in a single person (green and yellow colors). After a dose of psilocybin, act...
In some parts of the rural United States, accessing in-person health care can feel impossible. Local emergency rooms and specialists might be nonexistent, and a trip to the clinic can take hours. Tele...
Excerpt from the December 21, 1974 & December 28, 1974 issue of Science News This image of the star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion was taken in 2009 by the European Southern Observatory’s Very ...
Women with early breast cancer who opted to wait and see fared as well as those who had surgery Breast cancer surgeon Shelley Hwang and colleagues have data that suggest that with active monitoring, i...
