Brain as receiver debunked
A call to question sensational brain claims on social media and trust neuroscience over airy “brain as receiver” ideas.
Mineral Clues on Mars Stir Life-Search Debate
Perseverance finds nickel compounds in Martian rocks that resemble Earth’s organic chemistry, but researchers say geology may still beat biology.
Small Starts, Strong Outcomes
Start low, go slow: a safe approach to prescribing for older adults emphasizes careful dosing, monitoring, and individualized adjustments to reduce toxicity without sacrificing effectiveness.
The Ice that Shaped Us
A look at how Earth’s ancient ice set the stage for life and resilience.
Plants’ hidden party in nectar
Nectar isn’t just sugar: it often contains alcohol that pollinators drink while foraging, shaping plant–pollinator interactions and the ecosystem around them.
Science Versus Pseudoscience in Care
Alternative therapies clash with medicine standards, risking patient safety while demanding stronger science and regulation.
#alternativemedicine #liver
The Brain-Brew Link: What a Cup Does
Moderate daily coffee may support brain health by protecting gray matter, according to decades of data.
Countdown continues towards lunar return
Despite a one-day slip, NASA stays confident the Moon mission aims for early April, with weather as the key factor in the final countdown.
Integrative cancer care: don’t sideline proven therapy
A new study warns that embracing integrative cancer treatments without solid evidence can undermine conventional care and patient safety.
Asteroid data fuels life-origin theories
Ryugu’s samples reveal DNA and RNA building blocks, suggesting life’s ingredients may be plentiful beyond Earth.
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