nature
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healthNature as a Healer: Why Being Outdoors Matters
Readers share heartfelt stories on the mental and physical benefits of spending time in nature, from forest bathing to childhood memories.
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worldStudy: Climate Change Will Supercharge Hailstones, Costing Billions
New research shows global warming will increase large, damaging hailstones by up to 47%, with Europe facing a 267% surge in storms.
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healthSix to Eight Hours of Sleep Linked to Slower Biological Aging
Columbia study of 500,000 people finds sleeping 6-8 hours tied to lower biological age and reduced mortality risk.
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healthGlobal Obesity Trends Diverge: Wealthy Nations Plateau, Developing World Surges
A major new study in Nature reveals obesity rates are leveling off in wealthy nations but still rising sharply in low- and middle-income countries.
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healthScientists Uncover Over 1,700 'Dark' Proteins Hidden in Human Cells
Researchers discovered a new class of tiny proteins called 'peptideins' from previously dismissed 'junk DNA', potentially transforming disease treatment, including cancer.
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healthSleeping Too Little or Too Much Accelerates Body's Aging Clock
A study of nearly 500,000 people reveals a U-shaped link between sleep duration and biological aging across multiple organs.
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healthDeadly Andes Virus on Cruise Ship Highlights Urgent Vaccine Gap
Hantavirus, specifically Andes virus, linked to cruise ship outbreak renews focus on the lack of a licensed vaccine or treatment.
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healthSuper Clots: Scientists Create Blood Clots That Stop Bleeding in Seconds
Researchers have engineered blood clots that form faster and are 13x stronger than natural clots, offering potential for emergency care and surgeries.