Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Allison Hydzi, University of Pittsburgh
New research reveals a new, menopause-specific indicator of heart disease risk—and suggests possible ways to reduce it.
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- Written by: Todd Bates, Rutgers University
A highly toxic form of mercury could jump by 300 to 600 percent in zooplankton—tiny animals at the base of the marine food chain—if land runoff increases by 15 to 30 percent, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Tamara Bhandari, Washington University in St. Louis
Many infectious diseases are one and done—people get sick once and then they are protected from another bout of the same illness.
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- Written by: Helen Graham
Most living things appear to be vitalized by the bright reds, oranges, and yellows of daylight -- and calmed and rejuvenated by the blues, indigos, and violets of the night. The origins of healing with color can be traced back to the mythology of Ancient Egypt and Greece.
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- Written by: Ben Brumfield, Georgia Institute of Technology
An implanted device—a bit like a pacemaker—electrically stimulates the vagus nerve, while inhibiting unwanted nerve activity in a targeted way.
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- Written by: Julie Cohen, University of California, Santa Barbara
Invasive insects called Asian shot hole borers are turning up in new areas of California where they threaten an important crop: avocados.
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- Written by: Julie Cohen, University of California, Santa Barbara
That spicy tuna roll you order at your favorite sushi restaurant may not be tuna at all. Scientists say as much as half of nine types of fish sold in sushi restaurants they sampled may be mislabeled, despite tougher laws and increased media scrutiny in recent years.
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- Written by: Jesslyn Chew, University of Missouri
It is common for individuals with autism to have a more intense reaction to stress, and some of these patients seem to experience frequent constipation, abdominal pain, or other gastrointestinal issues...
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- Written by: David Hill, University at Buffalo
The anxiety many men experience after being diagnosed with prostate cancer may lead them to choose potentially unnecessary treatment options, researchers report.
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
The reality for most of us is that sometimes the body does hurt. We can make it a lot easier for our bodies to do their wonderful job if we could just get ourselves out of the way.
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- Written by: Diana Cooper and Kathy Crosswell
Sound is third-dimensional. When the angels add their energy to sound it becomes a fast-frequency sonic emitted for specific high-vibrational purposes. We may not be able to hear it because it is beyond our auditory range and our understanding of it is limited but it has a powerful effect.
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- Written by: Sarina Gleason, Michigan State University
Scientists have discovered that a chemical compound—and potential new drug—reduces the spread of melanoma cells by up to 90 percent.
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- Written by: Diane Duke, Washington University in St. Louis
Many people with psychiatric problems want to quit smoking, but psychiatrists and caseworkers typically don’t prescribe medications to help them or refer them to services aimed at smoking cessation, researchers find.
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- Written by: Conan Milner, Epoch Times
A woman’s fertility peaks in her 20s, but the timing of life doesn’t always cooperate with family planning.
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- Written by: Conan Milner, Epoch Times
To make the most of your energy, look to nature as your guide. For example, for a plant to survive long term, it requires strong roots–ones that pull in nutrients and water from its environment and give it the strength to carry on.
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- Written by: Rosemary Byfield, Epoch Times
To boost strength and resilience we need to eat more nutrient-dense foods and support blood circulation. The digestive system is an important source of support for the lungs that also tends to express more deficiencies in autumn.
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- Written by: Erin Karter, Northwestern University
Currently there is not a single test that can reliably and objectively diagnose concussions, but new research suggests measuring the brain’s response to sound could take the guesswork out of the diagnosis.
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- Written by: Conan Milner, Epoch Times
Glyphosate is by far the most heavily used chemical weed killer in human history. It’s so pervasive, it’s difficult to avoid ingesting it on a daily basis.
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- Written by: Leslie Orr, University of Rochester
Women with breast cancer cite “chemo-brain” as a substantial problem after chemotherapy for as long as six months after treatment, research shows.
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- Written by: Leslie Orr, University of Rochester
A tool that analyzes the expression patterns of four genes might help doctors predict if prostate cancer will reoccur following surgery.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Grossman, Ensia
In the absence of a federal U.S. policy for schools located near potentially dangerous sites, community activists search for safer solutions.
