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Expert-Defying Anomaly – Scientists Discover 2D Nanomaterial With Counter-Intuitive Expanding Properties   2024-04-25 12:25:51 +00:00 It is a common hack to stretch a balloon out to make it easier to inflate. When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to... Read more...   AI-MARRVEL: New AI Accelerates Diagnosis of Rare Genetic Disorders   2024-04-25 13:00:39 +00:00 AIM, developed by Baylor College of Medicine, enhances genetic diagnosis accuracy and speed by prioritizing causative variants in rare diseases, showing superior results compared to... Read more...   How Tiny Lidar Tech is Redefining High-Resolution 3D Mapping   2024-04-25 14:00:11 +00:00 Compact, low-power system opens doors for photon-efficient drone and satellite-based environmental monitoring and mapping. Researchers have developed a compact and lightweight single-photon airborne lidar system... Read more...   Predator in Paradise: Lionfish’s Rapid Invasion of the Mediterranean Sea   2024-04-25 14:15:15 +00:00 A new study highlights the rapid expansion of the invasive lionfish in the Mediterranean Sea, revealing its impact on local biodiversity and the crucial role... Read more...   In a Scientific First, Mice Engineered With Rat Neurons Show Advanced Sensory Skills   2024-04-25 15:00:17 +00:00 Researchers at Columbia University have engineered mice with part-rat, part-mouse brains that allow them to smell as rats do. This breakthrough demonstrates the brain’s capacity... Read more...   Scorched Earth: Severe Drought Devastates Southern Africa   2024-04-25 15:56:01 +00:00 One of the driest growing seasons in decades has decimated crops and left millions hungry. A prolonged dry spell in southern Africa in early 2024... Read more...   Comet Geyser Biosignature Bonanza: NASA Perseverance Mars Rover’s 21st Rock Core   2024-04-25 17:47:04 +00:00 The recent acquisition of Perseverance’s 21st core sample, Comet Geyser, from Bunsen Peak reveals significant geological interest due to its composition of carbonate and silica—key... Read more...   Unlocking Vitamin D’s Hidden Role in Cancer Immunity   2024-04-25 18:00:00 +00:00 New research links vitamin D with improved cancer immunity in mice through enhancement of specific gut bacteria. Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, the National... Read more...   Cambridge Scientists Unveil New Theory on Origins of Life’s Building Blocks   2024-04-25 19:28:23 +00:00 Researchers at Cambridge University propose that essential molecules for life’s development might have originated from a process called graphitization. If confirmed through laboratory experiments, this... Read more...   Unlocking New Levels of Accuracy With Advanced Timing Chips   2024-04-25 20:39:45 +00:00 Compact chips enhance precision timing for communication, navigation, and various applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its collaborators have delivered a... Read more...   Boost Your Brain: Scientists Develop New Method To Improve Your Reading Efficiency   2024-04-25 21:49:44 +00:00 Researchers from the University of Cologne and the University of Würzburg have discovered through training studies that individuals can improve their ability to distinguish between... Read more...   Completely New Use Discovered – This Traditional Herb Has Remarkable Nerve Regenerative Properties   2024-04-25 23:01:41 +00:00 Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus), a member of the Asteraceae family, thrives in our climate. This plant has been utilized for centuries as a medicinal herb,... Read more...   Cosmic Cannons: Astrophysicists Shed New Light on Black Hole Jets   2024-04-26 00:12:33 +00:00 Black holes are fascinating cosmic entities characterized by gravitational pulls so intense that not even light can escape once it crosses into their event horizons.... Read more...   Biologists Construct Groundbreaking Tree of Life Using 1.8 Billion Letters of Genetic Code   2024-04-26 01:32:29 +00:00 Scientists have constructed a groundbreaking tree of life using 1.8 billion letters of genetic code. A recent study published in the journal Nature by an... Read more...   Scientists Discover Giant, Prehistoric Salmon With Tusk-Like Teeth   2024-04-26 04:01:38 +00:00 Paleontologists suggest that the teeth could have served purposes such as defense, competitive combat, or as tools for digging. Oncorhynchus rastrosus, a giant species of... Read more...   New Research Links Chronic Pain to Socioeconomic Background   2024-04-26 04:52:40 +00:00 New research indicates that the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain may be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, fear of movement, smoking, and weaker... Read more...   Compact Quantum Light Processing: Time-Bending Optical Computing Breakthrough   2024-04-26 05:43:41 +00:00 A leap forward in optical quantum computing. An international collaboration of researchers, led by Philip Walther at University of Vienna, have achieved a significant breakthrough... Read more...   Cosmonauts Complete Spacewalk to Install Communication and Corrosion Equipment   2024-04-26 07:04:41 +00:00 In a 4+ hour spacewalk, cosmonauts Kononenko and Chub successfully deployed a communications system and corrosion analysis equipment. Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub... Read more...   NASA Astronauts Land in Florida, Ready for Historic Boeing Starliner Test Flight   2024-04-26 07:17:15 +00:00 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare for a historic launch on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft scheduled for May 6, aiming for a week-long mission... Read more...   Puzzling Scientists for Over 50 Years – A “Holy Grail” Chemical Mystery Has Been Solved   2024-04-26 08:22:45 +00:00 A mystery that has puzzled the scientific community for over 50 years has finally been solved. A team from Linköping University, Sweden, and Helmholtz Munich... Read more...   Tiny Robotic Nerve “Cuffs” Could Transform How We Treat Neurological Conditions   2024-04-26 09:00:17 +00:00 Cambridge researchers have created flexible, minimally invasive devices that can wrap around nerves, offering new ways to treat neurological conditions and control prosthetics. Researchers have... Read more...   New Study Links Balanced Diet to Improved Brain Health, Cognition, and Intelligence   2024-04-26 10:05:33 +00:00 A new study highlights the profound link between dietary choices and brain health. Published in Nature, the study revealed that a healthy, balanced diet is... Read more...   Disturbing the Deep: New Research Reveals That Humans Have Intensely Impacted Earth’s Hidden Depths   2024-04-26 11:14:53 +00:00 The effects of human activities like greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation on the surface of Earth are well-documented. Recently, hydrology researchers at the University of... Read more...   Brain-Eating Amoeba Meets Its Match: Unusual Giant Virus Discovered in Austria   2024-04-26 12:26:23 +00:00 A new, unusual giant virus has been discovered at a wastewater treatment plant near Vienna. The single-celled organism Naegleria fowleri ranks among the deadliest human... Read more...

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