Science News Digest
NASA Names Artemis III Crew for 2027 Moon Mission
NASA has unveiled the crew for the Artemis III mission, a complex test flight planned for 2027 that will mark a historic milestone with the inclusion of the first European astronaut.
Reversing Prediabetes Cuts Risk of Deadly Heart Problems by 58%
Research shows that individuals who reverse prediabetes by returning blood sugar levels to normal can reduce their risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization by 58%, with benefits persisting for decades.
Read more: Reversing prediabetes cuts risk of deadly heart problems by 58%
Beneath Our Feet Lies a Fungal Superhighway Stretching 68 Quadrillion Miles
Researchers have produced the first map of underground fungal networks that span an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometers and move roughly 4 billion tons of carbon dioxide into soils annually, revealing a critical yet largely invisible component of Earth's ecosystem that supports plant life and helps regulate the climate.
Read more: Beneath our feet lies a fungal superhighway stretching 68 quadrillion miles
NASA Spots Giant Ocean Swell That Could Signal El Niño's Return
NASA satellites have identified a significant pulse of warm water moving eastward toward the South American coast via Kelvin waves, suggesting that El Niño conditions are likely developing and could reshape global weather patterns.
Read more: NASA spots giant ocean swell that could signal El Niño's return
Popular Brain Supplement Linked to Shorter Lifespans in Men
A large-scale study has found that men with higher levels of the amino acid tyrosine may have reduced lifespans, potentially losing close to a year of life expectancy. The finding raises questions about the safety of popular brain health supplements that contain this compound.
Read more: This popular brain supplement was linked to shorter lifespans in men
Major Review Finds Little Benefit from Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone Health
A comprehensive review of nearly 154,000 people found that calcium, vitamin D, or their combination provided little meaningful protection against fractures or falls in most older adults, challenging long-standing recommendations for supplement use.
Read more: Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit