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…
Cantor's giant softshell turtle spends most of its time buried in mud or sand in shallow waters. (Photo credit: Jeffrey Schwilk/Alamy Stock Photo) Name: Cantor's giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) Habitat: Rivers of South and Southeast Asia. Diet: Fish, crustaceans,…
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…