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Scientists discovered something surprising about french fries and diabetes

French fries may be the real potato problem. A large study tracking more than 205,000 people for nearly 40 years found that eating three servings of fries per week was linked to a 20% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes showed no significant increase in risk. The research also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk, while replacing them with white rice had the opposite effect.

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Scientists reverse anxiety by fixing a tiny brain circuit

A newly identified group of amygdala neurons appears to play a central role in anxiety and social behavior. Restoring normal activity in this tiny brain circuit reversed anxiety and social deficits in mice, revealing a promising new target for future treatments.

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This new diabetes pill burns fat without the downsides of Ozempic

Scientists have developed an experimental diabetes and obesity pill that works in a completely different way from drugs like Ozempic. Rather than reducing hunger, it activates metabolism in skeletal muscle, helping lower blood sugar and increase fat burning while preserving muscle mass. Early clinical results suggest the treatment is safe and well tolerated.

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Typhoon Jangmi’s giant eye lights up the night as it approaches Japan

Typhoon Jangmi powered toward southern Japan with heavy rain, strong winds, and a striking appearance from space. Nighttime satellite images revealed a large eye and intricate swirling structures within the storm. As Jangmi intensified, its outer bands spread over land, raising concerns about flooding and prolonged downpours across parts of Japan.

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Super Typhoon Sinlaku triggered atmospheric gravity waves visible from space

One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded this early in the Pacific season did more than unleash flooding and extreme winds—it sent enormous ripples all the way into the upper atmosphere. As Super Typhoon Sinlaku rapidly exploded into a category 5-equivalent storm, satellites captured rare gravity waves spreading outward like rings on a pond, visible high above Earth through a faint glow in the atmosphere.

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A child's tooth and strange green stones uncover a 5,500-year-old mystery

An ancient mountain cave in the Pyrenees may have served as one of the earliest high-altitude mining camps ever discovered, with evidence of repeated visits spanning thousands of years. The find becomes even more intriguing with the discovery of a child’s remains and clues that deeper excavations could uncover prehistoric burials.

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Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to lower risks of addiction and overdose

A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself. Researchers found that people taking these medications were less likely to develop substance use disorders involving alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, and other drugs, while those already struggling with addiction experienced fewer overdoses, hospitalizations, emergency visits, and drug-related deaths.

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طقس مستقر وحرارة تلامس 43 مئوية في العراق

توقعت الهيئة العامة للأنواء الجوية في العراق طقساً صحواً ومستقراً في عموم البلاد مع غيوم متفرقة في الوسط والشمال. درجات الحرارة تبقى مقاربة لليوم السابق وتلامس 43 مئوية، مع أجواء حارة نهاراً ومعتدلة صباحاً وليلاً.

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ذباب ماص للدم يضحي ببصره بعد العثور على العائل

تكشف دراسة عن أن ذباب الغزلان الماص للدم يعتمد على الطيران والبصر للعثور على العائل، لكنه يغيّر أولوياته جذريًا بعد الهبوط. فبعد أن يتخلص من أجنحته نهائيًا، ينخفض نشاط جينات مرتبطة بالرؤية بنحو النصف لتوجيه الطاقة نحو التغذية والتكاثر.

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