Thank you for being part of our science-curious community! This week's newsletter is packed with groundbreaking discoveries that bridge the gap between everyday health solutions and cosmic mysteries.
🩺 Health & Medicine Highlights
Salt Substitutes: Despite proven effectiveness, fewer than 5% of Americans use these affordable blood pressure solutions
Keto Diet Gender Differences: New research reveals estrogen may protect women from negative effects men experience
Non-Opioid Breakthrough: Texas hospital pioneers suzetrigine, offering powerful pain relief without addiction risks
🌌 Space Discoveries
Astronomers have cracked a 400-year-old mystery about globular clusters, revealing multiple formation paths and hinting at undiscovered star systems in our galaxy. Plus, the James Webb Space Telescope's latest observations of TRAPPIST-1e suggest potential for liquid water!
🧬 Research Breakthroughs
SPNS1 gene mutations identified as cause of mysterious multi-organ disorder
New insights into alcohol's effects on liver enzymes and gut bacteria
Solar wind particles discovery may revolutionize space weather prediction
⚓ Historical Discovery
The 500-year-old Gribshunden warship reveals fascinating insights into medieval naval warfare and diplomacy, featuring an arsenal of close-range combat weapons.