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Researchers have developed a urine-based test combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to predict exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) up to seven days before symptoms appear. This innovation could allow for early intervention to prevent severe flare-ups in patients…

How did Earth’s inner core freeze solid? Rost9/Shutterstock A high concentration of carbon within Earth’s inner core could explain a long-standing mystery about how the deepest part of our planet froze solid – a process that kick-started the magnetic field…

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network. BAKU, Azerbaijan—A steady stream of international government and business leaders have been trekking to the China Pavilion, one of the largest among dozens of showcase spaces here…

A new study highlights the complex interplay between climate change and conflict, showing how these crises compound challenges for vulnerable communities. Researchers emphasize the importance of integrating climate adaptation with peacebuilding efforts, especially in under-researched regions like Southeast Asia and…

The sun’s upper atmosphere, or corona, in ultraviolet light ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/EUI Team These fiery images are the clearest views we have ever had of the sun, taken by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft. Solar Orbiter, a joint mission between…

In the aftermath of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, polling has once again come under fire. In a small surprise after 2020’s drawn-out ending, results came quickly on November 6, returning former president Donald Trump to the White House. In…

Since they debuted, injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been in high demand. In addition to treating diabetes and obesity, these medications have cardiovascular benefits, and there’s evidence they may curb addiction and possibly even protect against some types of…

Scientists at Kyushu University have engineered an innovative antibody that prevents the age-related dysfunction of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a key protein in muscle repair. Their findings could pave the way for future treatments targeting muscle degeneration and other age-related…

Billions, perhaps trillions, of years from now, long after the sun has engulfed Earth, cosmologists expect the universe will end. Some wrestle with whether it is more likely to collapse under its weight in a big crunch or keep on…

Even before I could make out the silhouette of Platform Holly on the foggy horizon, I could see and smell oil. Ripples of iridescent liquid floated on the sea’s surface, reflecting the cloudy sky. But the oil wasn’t coming from…