Most people know that age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, but scientists are learning more about how other parts of the body can also affect brain health. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that kidney problems—specifically, the presence of a protein called albumin in urine—may increase the risk of […]

The post Urine test can show early signs of dementia appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .

A new study from the University of Leicester has found that weight loss treatments—including medications and surgery—may help reduce the risk of developing certain cancers in people who are obese and have type 2 diabetes. The findings offer new hope in the fight against both obesity and cancer. The study, published in the journal Diabetes, […]

The post Weight loss treatments may lower cancer risk in people with obesity and diabetes appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .

About 95 million years ago, a little crocodyliform no bigger than a household lizard scurried around what is now southwest Montana. Nicknamed Elton, this tiny reptile was only about 2 feet long as a juvenile and, even as an adult, would have reached just 3 feet—making it far smaller than most of its crocodile cousins. […]

The post Tiny croc with strange teeth discovered in Montana after 95 million years appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .

Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful supercomputers, but making them practical has been a challenge. Now, a breakthrough by UNSW Sydney spinout Diraq suggests that the path to building large-scale, cost-effective quantum computers may finally be taking shape. Diraq specializes in silicon-based quantum chips—devices that harness the […]

The post Quantum computer chips pass key manufacturing test appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .

Astronomers have discovered the remains of an icy, water-rich world being swallowed by a white dwarf star outside our solar system. The finding provides some of the strongest evidence yet that the building blocks for life—like water and nitrogen—exist in planetary systems far beyond our own. In our solar system, scientists believe comets and icy […]

The post Astronomers discover icy alien world being eaten by a dying star appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .

Imagine tiny, living robots swimming through your body to deliver medicine right where it’s needed. Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University are moving closer to making that vision a reality. Their new study, published in Science Advances, introduces “AggreBots”—microscopic biological robots built from human lung cells. Biological robots, or “biobots,” are man-made living machines that can […]

The post Tiny living robots made from human cells could one day deliver medicine appeared first on Know…

When most of us think about the history of money, we imagine a simple timeline: people bartered goods, then invented coins, then paper money, and later moved on to cards and digital payments. But new research suggests that this familiar story is more myth than fact. A study led by Robert M. Rosenswig, an anthropology […]

The post Tally sticks from three ancient civilizations rewrite money’s history appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .

Most of us spend the vast majority of our lives indoors—close to 80% of our time. Yet monitoring the quality of the air we breathe inside homes, schools, and workplaces has typically required expensive laboratory-grade equipment. That’s now changing, thanks to a new low-cost sensor system developed by researchers at Concordia University and Qatar University. […]

The post New affordable sensor system could track indoor air quality in real time appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .

A large study has found that people with high blood pressure can significantly lower their risk of heart disease and stroke by simply walking more— even if they don’t reach the popular goal of 10,000 steps per day. Walking faster also adds more protection for the heart. The research, published in the *European Journal of […]

The post Walking more cuts heart disease risk in high blood pressure appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .