‘Love Actually,’ ‘Four Christmases’ and the Science of Holiday Comfort Movies
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, 2025 — Every winter, millions of people curl up on the couch and press play on the same beloved holiday movies —…
This tiny peptide could help stop brain damage after injury
A four–amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown powerful brain-protective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury. Delivered through a standard IV, it zeroes…
These nanoparticles kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones
Researchers have created tiny metal-based particles that push cancer cells over the edge while leaving healthy cells mostly unharmed. The particles work by increasing internal…
Your roommate’s genes may be shaping your gut bacteria
Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of social partners. Some genes promote certain…
Tree Rings May Reveal Hidden Clues About Water History
TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 — Trees don’t just clean the air, they also keep a quiet record of the past. New research suggests that tree…
Metal Shards Spark Nationwide Recall of Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa
TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 — Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage. The recalled meat is wrapped and vacuum-sealed in 16-ounce…
This cancer-fighting molecule took 50 years to build
MIT scientists have achieved the first-ever lab synthesis of verticillin A, a complex fungal compound discovered in 1970. Its delicate structure stalled chemists for decades,…
U.S. Teen Substance Use at Historic Lows for Fifth Year, Survey Finds
MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 — For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low. New…
Trump Administration Seeks to Cut Funding for Transgender Youth Care
MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 — Medical care for transgender kids could soon become much harder to access with Trump administration health officials planning to penalize…
CBD Use Is Common on College Campuses, New Research Shows
MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 — CBD products are fast becoming a common part of college life, with nearly half of students saying they’ve tried them…