# ScienceDaily: latest headlines > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/source/sciencedaily · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt - Type: Science news - Country: United States - Website: https://sciencedaily.com - About 10.1 headlines a day - First to report 67% of 3 shared stories (last 36 hours) Mostly covers: Health & Science (100%) ## Latest headlines - Nov 11, 2026, 7:10 AM: [Energy drinks linked to 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949888.md) A new study found that energy drinks and stimulant supplements were linked to disproportionately frequent reports of serious heart problems, including 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest and 4.5 times more reports of heart attacks. Young adults accounted for nearly half of the cardiovascular reports involving these products, raising concerns about their potential risks despite the study being unable to prove causation. - Nov 11, 2026, 6:59 AM: [Obesity linked to up to 27% lower risk of death in dementia]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949908.md) A surprising study of more than 4,500 older adults found that people who were overweight or obese when diagnosed with dementia had a 16% to 27% lower risk of death than those at a normal weight. Researchers suspect that extra energy and muscle reserves may help patients survive the disease's toll on the body, although the reason for the survival advantage remains unclear. - Nov 11, 2026, 6:48 AM: [The mystery of how hair knows where to grow may finally be solved]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949899.md) Scientists have discovered that the intricate patterns of hair follicles on mammals may arise from a remarkably simple process involving cells following chemical signals. The findings challenge a long-standing theory and reveal how nature can create complex biological patterns without a detailed blueprint. - Nov 11, 2026, 6:32 AM: [NASA reveals Earth's ozone hole has grown to a size not seen in a decade]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949886.md) The Antarctic ozone hole expanded to its seventh-largest size on record in 2026, driven by unusual weather conditions that pushed it close to its historic maximum. Scientists say international restrictions on ozone-destroying chemicals prevented even greater damage, and Earth's protective ozone layer is still recovering. - Nov 11, 2026, 6:10 AM: [Scientists find deadly virus DNA hidden in 1,000-year-old manuscripts]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949937.md) Ancient manuscripts, including the 1,000-year-old York Gospels, have revealed traces of a deadly sheep virus whose history stretches back more than 3,700 years. Scientists discovered that the virus has remained remarkably unchanged for millennia, turning historic parchment into an unexpected record of ancient disease outbreaks. - Nov 11, 2026, 4:48 AM: [Scientists uncover a 192-year-old mystery hidden in a mangled silver coin]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949911.md) A bizarrely deformed 1834 British silver coin found at a car boot sale may preserve evidence of a rare minting accident nearly 200 years ago. Advanced 3D scans and microscopic analysis revealed unusual metal distortions suggesting the coin was crushed under extreme pressure, potentially during its original production. - Nov 11, 2026, 3:43 AM: [Where are all the males? Ancient human fossils reveal a startling mystery]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949884.md) A remarkable discovery in a South African cave suggests that an extinct human relative may have created an all-female burial site more than 240,000 years ago. Scientists analyzed ancient proteins preserved in Homo naledi teeth and found no male-specific markers among at least 20 individuals, potentially solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for over a decade. - Nov 11, 2026, 12:46 AM: [A radical theory says the universe is twice as old as we thought]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949931.md) A provocative new cosmological model suggests the Universe could be 26.7 billion years old and might not need dark matter or dark energy to explain its behavior. University of Ottawa researchers tested the theory against several major astronomical observations, finding that it could explain galaxy rotation, cosmic expansion, and the formation of early elements. - Nov 10, 2026, 10:27 PM: [Cancer-fighting chewing gum slashes HPV levels by up to 93%]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949934.md) A surprising new weapon against microbes linked to head and neck cancer could be as simple as chewing gum. Scientists developed a bioengineered gum that reduced HPV levels by up to 93% in oral samples from cancer patients and nearly eliminated two harmful bacterial species after a single dose of its extract. Even more promising, the treatment spared beneficial bacteria in the mouth. - Nov 10, 2026, 9:47 PM: [Even occasional marijuana use linked to 40% higher odds of stroke]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/949890.md) New research involving more than 440,000 Americans links cannabis use to increased cardiovascular risk, with occasional users showing 40% higher odds of reporting a history of stroke. The findings suggest that even infrequent marijuana use may warrant concern, although researchers have not established that cannabis directly causes strokes or heart disease. - Nov 10, 2026, 8:21 PM: [Scientists discover why some mosquitoes love you and others don't]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448631.md) A surprising new study reveals that mosquitoes have very different tastes in humans, with each species attracted to its own combination of skin odors, chemicals, and bacteria. The discovery challenges the idea of a universal mosquito magnet and could lead to more effective repellents against dangerous disease-spreading mosquitoes. - Nov 10, 2026, 7:36 PM: [Scientists discover a giant 66-pound rodent that lived 34 million years ago]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448614.md) Scientists have uncovered fossils of a giant rodent that lived in Thailand 34 million years ago, revealing that enormous rodents evolved much earlier than previously thought. Named Yakamys sirindhornae, the ancient animal may have weighed around 66 pounds, roughly twice as much as other known rodents of its time. - Nov 10, 2026, 6:59 PM: [237-million-year-old fossils reveal a bizarre armored sea amphibian]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448616.md) A bizarre, heavily armored amphibian roamed the oceans 237 million years ago, despite the fact that modern amphibians cannot survive entirely in saltwater. Discovered in China, the giant salamander-sized creature may be the first known amphibian to have adapted to a fully marine existence. - Nov 10, 2026, 5:56 PM: [Astronomers discover hidden alien planet in James Webb images]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448627.md) A breakthrough in telescope imaging could reveal countless alien worlds that have been hiding in plain sight. Scientists developed a new technique that uses a digital twin of the James Webb Space Telescope to remove the overwhelming glare of stars, making faint exoplanets two to 15 times easier to detect than with conventional methods. The technology has already uncovered a previously hidden planet in existing telescope data and could reveal many more. - Nov 10, 2026, 6:48 AM: [Eating less protein could slow aging, review of 350 studies finds]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448628.md) A major review of more than 350 studies suggests that eating less protein could slow aging, improve metabolic health, and potentially extend lifespan, challenging the widespread belief that more protein is always better. Researchers warn that many sedentary adults may be consuming too much protein, while emphasizing that individual needs depend on age and physical activity. - Nov 10, 2026, 6:30 AM: [A mysterious 93-billion-mile cosmic structure may be the wreckage of colliding worlds]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448642.md) NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has revealed surprising new details about a mysterious, 93-billion-mile-long cloud of dark, fluffy dust that may have formed when massive planetary bodies collided. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about the structure and offers new clues about the violent birth of planetary systems. - Nov 10, 2026, 6:16 AM: [Paleontologists discover “one-in-a-million” fossil with 450-million-year-old soft tissue]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448649.md) Scientists have discovered a remarkably preserved 450-million-year-old fossil containing soft tissues from an ancient starfish relative, revealing unexpected details about marine life more than 200 million years before dinosaurs existed. Found in a museum collection, the extraordinarily rare specimen offers new clues about how Earth's earliest reef animals fed, survived, and evolved. - Nov 10, 2026, 5:33 AM: [Cancer uses antioxidants to disarm the immune system, scientists discover]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448653.md) Scientists have discovered that tumors release natural antioxidants to shut down the immune cells responsible for destroying cancer, exploiting a surprising weakness in the body's defenses. Blocking this mechanism in mice restored immune activity and improved immunotherapy responses, potentially opening a new path toward more effective cancer treatments. - Nov 10, 2026, 3:01 AM: [Comets may have destroyed life's ingredients instead of delivering them to Earth]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448643.md) A century-old theory about the origins of life on Earth may be wrong. New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that comets traveled too fast and struck at unfavorable angles for the fragile molecules needed for life to survive, making successful delivery extraordinarily unlikely. Surprisingly, Mars may have had a better chance of receiving these cosmic ingredients, although even there the odds were slim. The findings point toward asteroids or chemical processes on Earth as more plausible sources of life's building blocks. - Nov 10, 2026, 12:05 AM: [Global fossil fuel emissions set to fall in 2026, but total CO2 keeps rising]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448619.md) Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall in 2026 as renewable energy and electric vehicles gain ground, but rising emissions from deforestation threaten to push total CO2 emissions to a new record. Scientists warn that the world's remaining carbon budget for limiting warming to 1.5°C could be exhausted in less than four years, even as a lasting decline in emissions appears increasingly within reach. - Nov 9, 2026, 11:00 PM: [NASA’s CHAPEA Mars crew finally emerges after more than a year in isolation]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448617.md) After more than a year of simulated life on Mars, four NASA volunteers have finally emerged from isolation, bringing a remarkable space exploration experiment to an end. Their experiences growing food, conserving resources, and overcoming Mars-like challenges could help NASA prepare for humanity's future on the Moon and Mars. - Nov 9, 2026, 8:36 PM: [NASA offers $500,000 to develop next-generation electric rocket engines]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448618.md) NASA is putting $500,000 on the line in a new competition to accelerate the development of advanced electric rocket engines for satellites and future space exploration. The AMPERE Challenge will reward up to two U.S. companies with cash prizes and access to NASA testing facilities to help bring promising propulsion technology closer to real-world missions. - Nov 9, 2026, 7:54 PM: [Why heart attacks can still happen even when bad cholesterol is low]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/448615.md) Even when bad cholesterol is brought down to healthy levels, some people remain at risk of heart attacks, and scientists may have discovered why. Researchers identified two types of fat-carrying particles that appear to promote inflammation and damage blood vessels through mechanisms beyond cholesterol buildup. - Nov 9, 2026, 7:47 PM: [Alzheimer’s may have early warning signs outside the brain]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7889.md) A surprising discovery suggests that some early signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin outside the brain. Using miniature laboratory systems made from human cells, scientists found that genetic mutations associated with inherited Alzheimer’s can disrupt nerve-to-muscle connections without any involvement from the brain or spinal cord. This could help explain why some patients experience changes in balance, walking, and coordination long before memory problems develop. - Nov 9, 2026, 6:42 PM: [After 40 years, CERN finds evidence of a one-in-10-billion particle decay]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7893.md) CERN scientists have finally found evidence of a particle decay so rare that it happens only once in roughly 10 billion decays, ending a search spanning more than 40 years. The breakthrough could help physicists uncover hidden particles and forces that lie beyond the reach of today's most powerful accelerators. - Nov 9, 2026, 5:19 PM: [Scientists finally discover why we learn to love bitter coffee]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7890.md) Scientists have uncovered a hidden gut-to-brain dopamine pathway that helps explain why bitter coffee and other initially unpleasant flavors can become favorites over time. The discovery reveals how the brain learns to crave certain foods and could eventually lead to new ways of reshaping eating habits and food preferences. - Nov 9, 2026, 5:44 AM: [Common supplement could help fight psoriasis, scientists discover]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7891.md) Scientists have discovered that pantethine, a readily available vitamin B5 derivative, can calm overactive immune cells and may help fight psoriasis. The supplement prevented psoriasis in mice and showed promising results in a small human trial, revealing an unexpected connection between cholesterol and autoimmune inflammation. - Nov 9, 2026, 5:32 AM: [When your gut bacteria run out of fiber, they may start eating your gut lining]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7913.md) Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines, producing potentially harmful compounds, but fiber helps keep this activity in check. Overlooked proteins in plant foods also help shift gut bacteria toward producing beneficial substances, revealing a surprising new reason plant-based diets may be good for you. - Nov 9, 2026, 5:19 AM: [A quantum breakthrough makes light behave like both a solid and a liquid]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7912.md) Scientists have observed a bizarre quantum state of matter that combines the structure of a crystal with the frictionless flow of a liquid, all at room temperature. The breakthrough overturns a major practical limitation of exotic quantum experiments and could help bring powerful new light-based computing and sensing technologies closer to reality. - Nov 9, 2026, 4:59 AM: [Scientists discover a surprising link between acorns and lyme disease]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7904.md) After more than 35 years of research, scientists have uncovered surprising clues about what really drives Lyme disease risk. Contrary to longstanding assumptions, deer populations appear less important than mice, which can fuel a 40% increase in tick numbers the following year. Even acorn production can predict tick population surges two years in advance, while extreme temperatures may be far less deadly to ticks than scientists once believed. - Nov 9, 2026, 4:33 AM: [A simple supplement may help clear brain fog after cancer]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7919.md) A surprising new study from UCLA suggests that a naturally occurring molecule could help breast cancer survivors overcome the frustrating brain fog and exhaustion that can linger long after treatment ends. Researchers found that women taking an oxaloacetate supplement for eight weeks experienced substantial improvements in memory, concentration, mental clarity, and fatigue. - Nov 9, 2026, 4:01 AM: [Caltech robot makes history by building a structure in space]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7894.md) For the first time, a robot has autonomously built part of a structure in space, demonstrating a breakthrough that could fundamentally change space exploration. The technology could one day allow scientists to construct enormous telescopes, communications antennas, and solar power stations in orbit, far beyond the size limits of today's rockets. - Nov 9, 2026, 3:13 AM: [NASA reveals bold new plan to return astronauts to the Moon in 2028]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7892.md) NASA has revealed an accelerated plan to land astronauts on the Moon in 2028, with SpaceX and Blue Origin developing competing lunar landers and a crucial orbital test scheduled for 2027. Faster rocket preparations, new lightweight spacesuits, and redesigned missions could help pave the way for a permanent lunar presence and future human exploration of Mars. - Nov 9, 2026, 1:36 AM: [Common osteoporosis drugs linked to 24% lower dementia risk in major study]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7895.md) A massive study of more than 120,000 older adults suggests that common osteoporosis drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by up to 24%. The surprising findings raise the possibility that medications already used to strengthen bones could also help protect the aging brain. - Nov 8, 2026, 8:48 PM: [DNA on the Shroud of Turin reveals centuries of hidden secrets]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7896.md) The Shroud of Turin, one of history's most mysterious religious artifacts, is yielding surprising new clues through DNA analysis. Scientists have uncovered a complex mixture of biological traces that may reveal more about the cloth's past and the environments it encountered. The findings offer a fresh scientific perspective on a centuries-old mystery that continues to spark fascination and debate. - Nov 8, 2026, 7:45 PM: [A little-known protein could be a major culprit in type 2 diabetes]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7897.md) Scientists have discovered that a buildup of a protein called Miro1 may be a hidden driver of insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes, with preclinical experiments showing that removing it restores the muscles’ response to insulin. Exercise was also found to lower Miro1 levels in people with diabetes, revealing a potential new pathway for treating the disease. - Nov 8, 2026, 7:14 PM: [Hidden climate superpower: Why some ocean “snow” carries six times more carbon]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7907.md) Scientists have discovered that the stickiness of underwater “marine snow” plays a surprisingly important role in how much carbon reaches the deep ocean. Gooier particles resist bacterial breakdown and can transport more than six times as much carbon to the depths, revealing an unexpected connection between ocean slime and Earth's climate. - Nov 8, 2026, 5:56 PM: [Scientists discover stunning new Amazon fish that may already be endangered]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7916.md) Researchers have discovered a stunning new species of tiny orange-patterned fish in the Brazilian Amazon, but its survival may already be at risk. Named Laimosemion laranja, the brilliantly colored killifish measures less than three centimeters long and was found in just three small forest pools. Its extremely limited habitat is threatened by mining, deforestation, pollution, and expanding development. - Nov 8, 2026, 5:24 PM: [Scientists wipe out deadly brain tumors in every mouse tested with new cancer therapy]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7921.md) Scientists at UC San Francisco have developed a powerful new cancer therapy that remains inactive until it reaches the brain, where it switches on to attack deadly tumors. The engineered immune cells, called B-SYNC CAR-T cells, completely eliminated diffuse midline glioma (DMG), an aggressive childhood brain cancer that is almost always fatal within a year, in two mouse models. - Nov 8, 2026, 4:45 PM: [An ancient ocean full of giant predators reveals a surprising twist in evolution]() · [All coverage](https://helixnews.one/story/7899.md) A remarkable fossil discovery in Colombia is challenging how scientists understand major evolutionary changes in Earth's history. Researchers uncovered an incredibly diverse ancient marine ecosystem where giant reptiles, sharks, and other creatures thrived as older evolutionary groups approached extinction and newer ones emerged. They call this previously unrecognized pattern a "Biotic Inflection," suggesting that major transformations in life can occur without mass extinctions.