Oldest known supermassive black hole discovered
Scientists discover oldest known supermassive black hole, dating back 13.3 billion years, challenging current models of black hole formation.
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Smartphone app reduces repeat suicide attempts by over half.
New study shows smartphone app OTX-202 cuts repeat suicide attempts by 58.3%.
Chicken peptide cracks fungal superbug defenses
Scientists find how a chicken peptide weakens deadly fungal cell walls, offering hope against drug-resistant infections.
Over-the-counter birth control pills boost access, study finds.
FDA approval of OTC birth control pills improved access, especially for uninsured and minority groups.
US unprepared for aging population, study finds
America is aging, and it's not ready. Disparities in access to essential services found.
Seabirds' Frequent Pooping Habits Surprise Scientists
Streaked Shearwaters poop every 4 to 10 minutes, losing 5% of their body mass hourly, a new study finds.
Childhood attention problems linked to adolescent delinquency
Kids with attention issues at 9 more likely to smoke, engage in delinquency by 15, per study.
New CRISPR method reactivates silenced genes
New CRISPR technique removes methyl groups to switch genes back on, confirming methylation's role in gene silencing.
New treatment eliminates bladder cancer in 82% of patients.
A new drug-releasing system, TAR-200, eliminated tumors in 82% of patients in a phase 2 clinical trial for high-risk bladder cancer.
Study uncovers mechanism behind early smell loss in Alzheimer's
Research in mice reveals how Alzheimer's may cause early smell loss, pointing to potential early detection methods.