Scientists studying unusual fat deposits in cat kidneys gained new understanding of why domestic cats are disproportionately susceptible to kidney disease compared to other mammals.
Month: May 2026
Grapes Found to Offer Surprising Skin Health Benefits by Changing Gene Expression
A new study found that regular grape consumption may improve skin health by altering gene expression patterns related to protection from UV damage.
Nickelate Superconductor Measurements Reveal Clues to Hidden Electronic Behaviour
New measurements of nickelate superconductors have provided fresh insights into the mysterious electronic mechanisms underlying their high-temperature superconductivity.
New Holographic 3D-Printing Platform Produces Living Structures Faster and at Larger Scale
Scientists developed a new holographic 3D-printing system that can create detailed living biological structures faster and at greater scale than previous bioprinting methods.
WHO’s First Emergency Committee on Ebola Issues Temporary Recommendations for DRC and Uganda
WHO’s IHR Emergency Committee convened on May 22 and confirmed the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
JWST Reveals Weather Patterns on WASP-94 A b by Analysing How Planet Filters Starlight
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected atmospheric weather patterns on the hot Jupiter exoplanet WASP-94 A b by studying the way it filters its host star’s light.
SpaceX Launches Most Powerful Upgraded Starship Version on Test Flight for NASA Moon Mission
SpaceX successfully launched the most capable and upgraded Starship rocket yet in a test flight that NASA needs to succeed for its Artemis crewed lunar landing programme.
Warming Making Himalayan Rivers More Unstable With Serious Consequences Downstream
Climate scientists warn that rising temperatures are destabilising Himalayan river flows increasing flood and drought risks for hundreds of millions of people downstream.
Gut Microbiome Retains Long-Term Signatures of Past Medication Use Study Suggests
A new study indicates the gut microbiome preserves biological fingerprints of previously used medications for extended periods after treatment has ended.
New Trojan Horse Weight-Loss Drug Delivers Extra Metabolic Power Into Cells
A novel weight-loss drug described as a Trojan horse sneaks metabolic-boosting compounds into cells delivering striking results in early studies beyond existing GLP-1 therapies.