As new Alzheimer’s drugs continue to fail, scientists are changing their focus
by As yet another Alzheimer’s drug that targets plaque buildup in the brain fails to improve patients’ cognitive function, top scientists say a major shift is …
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Even simple exercise can help with brain aging
New research suggests that even a simple exercise routine can help older Americans with mild memory problems. Doctors have long advised physical activity to help …
“Star Trek’s” Sonequa Martin-Green continues the legacy of Nichelle Nichols
“I knew it would be hard to talk about her,” Sonequa Martin-Green said with tears in her eyes. The “Star Trek” actress was talking about …
“Forever chemicals” in rainwater exceed safe levels
PFAS found in rain in Tibet New research shows that rainwater in most locations on Earth contains levels of chemicals that “far exceed” safe levels. …
Space debris that crashed into Australian farmland is likely from SpaceX, says astrophysicist
Astrophysicist Brad Tucker said this was a piece of space junk likely from the SpaceX Crew-1 mission.Brad Tucker Space junk was found scattered across fields …
Inside Florida’s citrus groves, where growers are working to solve devastating disease and a climate-related shortage to save America’s oranges
Dan Richey, CEO of Riverfront Packing Company in Florida.Octavio Jones for Insider Bottomless mimosas are getting more expensive, and so is feeding your kid fresh …
The chances of climate catastrophe are being ignored, scientists say
Experts are ignoring the worst possible catastrophic scenarios for climate change, including the collapse of society or possible human extinction, however unlikely, a group of …
The extinct panda from ancient Europe highlights the debate about the origin of animals
The discovery of an extinct panda that roamed the forests and swamps of Europe millions of years ago could reignite the debate over whether the …
New device will investigate the origin of the Milky Way
Where did the stars in our night sky come from? Scientists have supercharged one of Earth’s most powerful telescopes with new technology that will reveal …
Loss of smell is a warning sign of Alzheimer’s. What if you lose your sense of smell from Covid?
One of the strange symptoms of Covid – the loss of smell – is a symptom that, long before the pandemic, was considered a warning …