Zhijian “James” Chen was awarded the prestigious prize for his basic research. (Photo courtesy of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) The coveted $250,000 research prize will be awarded to a scientist who has advanced the understanding of the…
Researchers have discovered that vast reservoirs of magma lie beneath dormant volcanoes in the Cascade Range. (Photo: aaaaimages/Getty Images) New research suggests that long-dormant volcanoes in the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest still have significant reservoirs of magma beneath…
An illustration showing the damage multiple sclerosis can cause to neurons. (Image credit: JUAN GAERTNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Researchers say a new study has found genetic characteristics that may indicate the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) long before…
Spirit Lake is located about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of the peak of Mount St. Helens and was altered by a record-breaking landslide during the volcano’s 1980 eruption. (Photo credit: NASA/Landsat/Wanmei Liang) This stunning satellite image shows the unique…
Heart attack rates in the US continue to decline, study shows (Image credit: MStudioImages Getty Images) The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a 35% drop in hospitalizations for heart attacks in the U.S. — but even now, the rate continues…
Mount Spurr’s crater summit as seen from the south on Feb. 7 during a helicopter photo and gas survey. (Photo Credit: AVO/USGS) A volcanic eruption could occur in Alaska, likely sending avalanches of hot ash and mud down the mountain’s…
A new study suggests that the placement of defibrillator paddles on the body can impact the effectiveness of cardiac arrest treatment. (Image credit: Rapeepong Puttakumwong via Getty Images) Contrary to popular belief, placing defibrillator paddles at the front and back…
Kilauea volcano erupted more than 300 feet (100 meters) from its crater during its eruption on Tuesday (Feb. 11). (Photo by U.S. Geological Survey, H. Winslow) The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted on Tuesday (Feb. 11) with a…
Henry (not pictured) was a Nile crocodile captured in Botswana in 1903. (Image credit: BirdImages/Getty Images) Today (December 16) the world’s oldest crocodile, Henry, celebrates his 124th birthday at a conservation centre in South Africa. The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)…
The heart works tirelessly, but how many times does it beat in a day or in a lifetime? (Image credit: PM Images via Getty Images) The heart inspires more than any other organ in the body. Throughout human history, people…