Venus is known for being really quite inhospitable with high surface temperatures and Mars is known for its rusty red horizons. Even the moons of some of the outer planets have fascinating environments with Europa and Enceladus boasting underground oceans. Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope show that Ariel, a moon of Uranus, […] The post Now Uranus’ moon Ariel might have an ocean too appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new type of valve that enhances the resilience of soft robots, making them more durable and reliable. This innovation, reported in Science Robotics and created by Dr. Marco Pontin and Dr. Dana Damian, helps soft robots continue functioning even when parts of them are damaged. Soft […] The post Engineers create smart valve to boost soft robots’ toughness appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

A recent study led by the University of Bath, published in Nature Communications, reveals that mammals with more complex brains tend to have smaller size differences between males and females. This phenomenon, known as sexual size dimorphism (SSD), varies significantly across mammal species. Sexual size dimorphism refers to the difference in size between males and […] The post Brain complexity trumps size in mammals, says new study appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

Cramps, tingling, and pain in your hands or feet can be signs of poor blood circulation. If ignored, poor circulation can lead to serious health problems. Dr. Veenadhari Wang, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, explains the warning signs and treatment options for poor circulation. “The body tries to protect blood flow to […] The post Recognizing and preventing poor blood circulation: Expert advice appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

Researchers from King’s College London have made an important discovery about how different parts of nerve cells (neurons) age. This finding could help in early detection of neurodegenerative diseases like ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Their study was published in the journal Aging Cell. Neurons are special cells that send and receive […] The post Scientists discover how neurons age, offering hope for early detection of brain diseases appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

Social media is full of claims that everyday habits can harm your skin. It’s also full of recommendations or advertisements for products that can protect you. Now social media has blue light from our devices in its sights. So can scrolling on our phones really damage your skin? And will applying creams or lotions help? […] The post Yes, blue light from your phone can harm your skin—a dermatologist explains appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

You might have heard that having a glass of wine a day is good for your health. Many people believe that moderate drinking can help you live longer and lower your risk of heart disease. However, a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs says this idea is based on […] The post Is moderate drinking really good for you? New study says no appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

High blood pressure is well-known for increasing the likelihood of having a stroke. A study led by Michigan Medicine has highlighted the significant impact of sustained high systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—on the risk of strokes over a person’s lifetime. The study found that consistently high systolic blood pressure in […] The post The long-term impact of high blood pressure on stroke risk appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

Keeping cuts and sores clean is essential, but new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reveals that a specific bacterium, Alcaligenes faecalis (A. faecalis), can actually aid in healing stubborn wounds in people with diabetes. While most studies focus on harmful bacteria in wounds, researchers found that A. faecalis, […] The post How a microbe helps heal diabetic wounds appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more

Every few weeks or months, the media reports on a new study that tantalizingly dangles the possibility of a new drug to give us longer, healthier lives. The latest study centers around a drug involved in targeting interleukin-11, a protein involved in inflammation. Blocking this protein appeared to help mice stave off disease and extend […] The post A drug that can extend your life by 25%? Don’t hold your breath appeared first on Knowridge Science Report ..read more