In about five billion years, our Sun will exit its main sequence phase and transition to its red giant phase. At this point, ...

Researchers have developed an innovative type of bifocal lens that can focus on two spots and adjust their brightness by applying voltage. These new lenses, made with two layers of liquid crystal ...

Researchers have developed a new model that helps explain how electric double layers (EDLs) store energy in supercapacitors, paving the way for more efficient energy storage in devices like portable ...

Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical ...

Meal kits are a billion dollar industry selling the promise of convenience while cooking healthy meals at home. Delivering ingredients and step-by-step recipes to the doorstep, meal kits reduce the ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries stays too high over time. This puts extra pressure on your heart and can lead to health ...

Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously ...

When people think of psoriasis, they often picture red, scaly patches on the skin that can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. However, there is much more to psoriasis than the visible symptoms. What ...

Kidney disease is a serious health issue, especially for older adults. It often develops slowly and quietly, making it difficult to spot until it’s advanced. As people age, their kidneys naturally ...

Astronomers have discovered a new planet orbiting Barnard’s star, the closest single star to our sun. Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) in Chile, scientists ...

High systolic blood pressure, the top number in a blood pressure reading, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. A consistent reading of 130 mm Hg or higher is a major health ...

A groundbreaking study has found that “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), become much more toxic when mixed together in the environment and the human body. These ...