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Ready for a Relationship? Your Friends Can Tell
A new study led by Michigan State University reveals the crucial role of friends in determining readiness for committed relationships, …
Valentine’s Scale: Assess Your Relationship’s Health With Scientifically Proven Tool
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Stockholm University-led researchers unveil the Valentine’s Scale — a quick, reliable tool to measure …
Teens More Likely to Order Low-Calorie Meals if Positioned First on Menus: New Study
A recent study by the University of Birmingham and Aston University found that placing low-calorie meals at the top of …
New Study Challenges Belief That Youth Vaping Leads to Smoking
Researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Oxford have found low-certainty evidence that vaping among …
New Food VAT Approach to Inspire Healthy and Sustainable Diets
Adopting a new approach to VAT on food could significantly improve public health, reduce environmental impac and generate additional government …
Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke As a Child Alters DNA
Children exposed to second-hand smoke exhibit critical DNA changes that may affect their susceptibility to diseases in adulthood, according to …
New Study Reveals Effective Strategies to Combat Adolescent Cyberbullying
Researchers from the University of Cordoba uncover new insights into the role of peer pressure and moral disengagement in adolescent …
New Heat-Resistant Kelp Strain to Boost Sustainability
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientists have identified heat-resistant strains of kelp, potentially bolstering marine ecosystems and sustainable industries in the …
New Study Unveils the Impact of Teen Body Image
A new study led by UT Arlington reveals that teens who see themselves as overweight are significantly more likely to …
The Environmental Risks of Mining the World’s Largest Lithium Deposit
Duke University researchers unveil the environmental risks posed by lithium extraction at Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni. Their findings highlight the …
AI
New AI ‘Clinical Team’ Spots Early Signs of Cognitive Decline
A Mass General Brigham team has created an autonomous AI “clinical team” that scans everyday medical notes to flag early …
New AI Model Flags Hidden Risks in Disinfected Drinking Water
Disinfecting drinking water saves lives, but it can also create hundreds of little-known chemical byproducts. A new AI model from …
AI Cracks Genetic Circuit Design in Synthetic Biology First
Rice University researchers have created CLASSIC, a technique that lets artificial intelligence help design complex genetic circuits at unprecedented scale …
AI Helps Scientists Publish More but Narrows Research Focus, Study Finds
A massive analysis of more than 41 million papers shows AI tools supercharge individual scientists’ productivity and impact, yet shrink …
Stanford AI Model Reads Sleep Data to Forecast Disease Risk
A new Stanford-developed AI model, SleepFM, turns a single night of lab-recorded sleep into a powerful early warning system for …
Career & Education
What 2025 Research Revealed About the Future of Learning and Student Success
In 2025, research on education and human development offered new insights into how learning is changing and what actually helps …
How ChatGPT Is Quietly Reshaping Student Writing, Not Grades
A large study of nearly 5,000 student reports shows that writing has grown more polished, formal and upbeat since ChatGPT’s …
New Federal Loan Caps May Disrupt Medical Field: Harvard Study
A new study from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute reveals that upcoming federal loan caps could pose significant financial challenges …
College Students With Strong Sense of Belonging More Likely to Graduate in 4 Years
A new study led by Wake Forest University reveals that college students with a strong sense of belonging are significantly …
Noncredit Training at Community Colleges Can Increase Earnings: New Study
Community college noncredit training programs are proving valuable for job seekers, with participants experiencing earnings boosts and higher employment rates, …
Climate & Sustainability
New AI Model Flags Hidden Risks in Disinfected Drinking Water
Disinfecting drinking water saves lives, but it can also create hundreds of little-known chemical byproducts. A new AI model from …
2025 Sustainability & Climate Research: Scalable Solutions, Real-World Impact
In 2025, university researchers advanced sustainability and climate solutions across materials, energy, ecosystems and environmental health, laying the groundwork for …
Purple Grain Crops as Living Biosensors Could Transform Farming
A research team has engineered grasses to turn purple when they detect specific chemicals, creating living biosensors that could help …
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Tied to Billions in Infant Health Costs
A new University of Arizona-led study finds that PFAS contamination in drinking water harms infant health and carries at least …
Researchers Sound Alarm on Escalating Plastic Pollution Fueled by Climate Change
A new review from Imperial College London highlights how climate change exacerbates plastic pollution, urging global action to tackle these …
Health & Wellness
Simple Kidney Test Tool May Catch Disease Years Earlier
A massive Swedish study suggests that “normal” kidney test results can still hide early risk. A new web-based tool could …
Natural Immune ‘Brake’ Could Transform Treatment of Chronic Inflammation
Scientists at University College London have uncovered a natural “off switch” for inflammation in humans. The discovery could pave the …
Teen Exercise Tied to Breast Cancer Risk Markers, Columbia Study Finds
A new Columbia University study suggests that even modest recreational exercise in teen girls may influence breast tissue and stress …
New AI ‘Clinical Team’ Spots Early Signs of Cognitive Decline
A Mass General Brigham team has created an autonomous AI “clinical team” that scans everyday medical notes to flag early …
Health Research in 2025: From Early Detection to Real-World Prevention
In 2025, university health research sent a clear message: many of the leading causes of illness can now be identified …
Lifestyle
Scientists Propose First THC Unit Limits for Safer Cannabis Use
University of Bath psychologists have proposed the first evidence-based THC unit thresholds to guide safer cannabis use, echoing alcohol unit …
Indoor Tanning Makes Young Skin Genetically Decades Older
A new study from UCSF and Northwestern finds that indoor tanning leaves young adults’ skin genetically older than that of …
Vegan Diet Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 51%: New Study
A recent study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reveals that a low-fat vegan diet can slash greenhouse gas …
Cannabis Use Reduces Alcohol Consumption in the Short Term, New Study Shows
A Brown University-led study finds that cannabis use may lead to less alcohol consumption in the short term, supporting the “California …
Small Changes in Alcohol Intake Linked to Blood Pressure Swings
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlights that even minor reductions in alcohol …
People & Culture
New Tool Reveals Why Some People Embrace Political Debate
A new psychology tool from the University of Basel measures how far we will go to talk with people who …
Teen Drug Use in U.S. Stays Near Record Lows, Survey Finds
A major national survey shows most U.S. teens continue to avoid alcohol, nicotine and other drugs at historically high rates, …
New Study Links Parental Attitudes to College Binge Drinking
A Washington State University-led study has found a significant link between parental permissiveness toward drinking and increased binge drinking among …
Dating Advice From Researchers: Knowing What You Want Is Key
A new study by McGill University highlights the importance of “relationship clarity” in reducing loneliness and enhancing life satisfaction for …
New Study Reveals Why Consumers Are More Likely to Opt for Premium Products
A new study by Washington State University reveals that consumers are more inclined to opt for premium products when attributes …
Science
Epstein-Barr Virus May Help Spark Multiple Sclerosis, Study Finds
A new study from the University of Basel reveals how Epstein-Barr virus can disable immune safeguards in the brain, allowing …
Cholera Bacterial Toxin Shows Promise Against Colorectal Cancer
A purified toxin from cholera bacteria slowed colorectal cancer growth in mice while sparing healthy tissue. The findings could inspire …
How a Common Virus and a Gene Variant Team Up to Trigger MS
A University of Zurich team has uncovered how a common virus and a specific genetic variant can jointly spark multiple …
Georgetown Team Boosts Cancer-Fighting T Cells With PARP Drugs
Georgetown University researchers have found a way to reprogram key immune cells so they remember and attack cancer more powerfully …
Stem Cell Advance Brings Off-the-Shelf ‘Living Drugs’ Closer to Reality
UBC researchers have figured out how to reliably grow a crucial kind of immune cell from stem cells. The advance …
Technology
New Ultrasound Tech Sharply Cuts False Positives in Breast Scans
A new ultrasound processing method from Johns Hopkins can distinguish fluid-filled cysts from potentially cancerous solid breast masses with near-perfect …
World’s Smallest Programmable Robots Could Transform Medicine
Barely visible to the naked eye, new penny-priced robots can swim, sense temperature and run tiny programs powered by light …
Tiny Chip Breakthrough Could Supercharge Quantum Computers
A team of engineers has built a hair-thin optical chip that can precisely control laser light using far less power, …
MIT Breakthrough Could Turn IV Antibody Infusions Into Simple Shots
MIT engineers have devised a way to pack antibody drugs into tiny, highly concentrated particles that can be pushed through …
UBCO Engineers Develop New Device to Enhance Indoor Air Quality
UBC Okanagan researchers have unveiled a cutting-edge device to enhance indoor air quality by effectively removing airborne pathogens and reducing …