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Galactic Rings of Power: Astronomers Uncover Massive Magnetic Toroids in the Milky Way Halo   2024-05-14 12:05:13 +00:00 Astrophysicists have discovered large magnetic toroids in the Milky Way’s halo, which impact cosmic ray propagation and the physics of interstellar space. Their research, based... Read more...   Ludington’s Liquid Power: One of the Largest Batteries in the World   2024-05-14 13:07:05 +00:00 Michigan’s Ludington Pumped Storage Plant uses excess electricity to pump water uphill and generates power when it flows back down. This reservoir holds more than... Read more...   Astonishing Discovery – Researchers Discover Life 13 Feet Below Earth’s Most Inhospitable Desert   2024-05-14 14:01:38 +00:00 In a discovery with implications for the search for extraterrestrial life, scientists have uncovered microbial life 13 feet beneath the surface of the Atacama Desert,... Read more...   Tree Rings Reveal 2023 Was the Hottest Summer in 2,000 Years   2024-05-14 15:00:42 +00:00 2023’s summer was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in 2000 years, surpassing natural climate variability, as shown by tree-ring data. This breach of the... Read more...   Do You Add Salt to Your Food? It Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Stomach Cancer by 40%   2024-05-14 16:08:46 +00:00 Link between salt intake and stomach cancer demonstrated in Western countries for the first time In many Asian nations where high-salt diets are common, the... Read more...   New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Vision Implants That Can Restore Sight   2024-05-14 17:01:01 +00:00 A remarkably small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time – a unique... Read more...   Heatwaves Responsible for 150,000+ Deaths Annually   2024-05-14 18:00:42 +00:00 More than 150,000 people per year are estimated to have died from heatwaves around the globe and the new study reveals regional disparities in heatwave... Read more...   Challenging Views on Ancient Human Networks: Groundbreaking Stone Artifacts Unearthed in Tibet   2024-05-14 19:12:49 +00:00 The Tibetan Plateau, known as the highest and largest plateau in the world, presents significant challenges to its inhabitants due to its harsh climate. A... Read more...   Graphene’s Hidden Electron Vortices Revealed Through Quantum Sensing   2024-05-14 20:23:59 +00:00 Researchers at ETH Zurich have, for the first time, made visible how electrons form vortices in a material at room temperature. Their experiment used a... Read more...   XRISM Spacecraft Detects Iron Signatures in Nearby Active Galaxy   2024-05-14 21:34:28 +00:00 The XRISM mission has revealed crucial data about the supermassive black hole at the center of galaxy NGC 4151, enhancing understanding of black hole-environment interactions.... Read more...   Gene Linked to Learning Difficulties Has Direct Impact on Learning and Memory   2024-05-14 22:25:58 +00:00 A gene previously associated with intellectual disability has been discovered to control learning and memory in mice. The gene, called KDM5B has previously been linked... Read more...   Years After His Death, a Late Scientist’s Work Has Opened the Door for Life-Saving New Cancer Treatments   2024-05-14 23:16:39 +00:00 The final work of a late scientist from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has paved the way for life-saving new treatments for solid... Read more...   Chilling Discoveries: Princeton Physicists Unlock Secrets of Kinetic Magnetism   2024-05-15 00:33:13 +00:00 Physicists from Princeton University directly imaged the microscopic object responsible for this magnetism, an unusual type of polaron. Not all magnets are the same. When... Read more...   Atomic Ballet: Scientists Make Surprising Discovery in Battery Technology   2024-05-15 02:48:39 +00:00 When viewed at an atomic level, the seemingly smooth flow of ions through a battery’s electrolyte is actually quite complex. Solid-state batteries store and release... Read more...   Heightened Risks: Stunted Growth Linked to Living at Higher Altitudes   2024-05-15 03:57:33 +00:00 Children living at 2000+ m above sea level in India are 40% more at risk than those living 1000m below. Children in rural areas seem... Read more...   Scientists Discover That Song Lyrics Have Become Simpler and More Repetitive   2024-05-15 04:42:32 +00:00 According to a study published in Scientific Reports, the lyrics of English-language songs have grown simpler and more repetitive over the last 40 years. Eva... Read more...   Spontaneous Persistent Inactivity – Scientists Discover New Type of Memory State   2024-05-15 05:46:52 +00:00 UCLA Health research identifies a new memory state called spontaneous persistent inactivity. UCLA Health researchers have identified a process that memories while reducing metabolic costs,... Read more...   Reversing Aging: Exercise Rejuvenates Brain Cells   2024-05-15 07:16:42 +00:00 Exercise can rejuvenate brain immune cells and reduce aging effects, highlighting the need for tailored exercise programs to support cognitive health. New research published today... Read more...   The Surprising Truth About Vehicle Lifespan Caps and Greenhouse Gas Emissions   2024-05-15 08:00:45 +00:00 Researchers find that lifespan caps on passenger vehicles have limited impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and could increase costs and material usage. Lifespan caps... Read more...   SPECULOOS Uncovers Earth-Sized Exoplanet Just 55 Light-Years Away   2024-05-15 09:00:45 +00:00   Astronomers have just revealed the existence of an Earth-sized planet around SPECULOOS-3, a nearby star similar in size to Jupiter and twice as cold... Read more...   “Unprecedented” – CO2 Rising 10 Times Faster Than Any Time in Recorded History   2024-05-15 09:19:11 +00:00 Researchers conducting a detailed chemical analysis of ancient Antarctic ice have discovered that the current rate of increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide is 10 times... Read more...   The Gentle Prick: Sea Slug-Inspired Stretchable Microneedles Revolutionize Biomedical Sensors   2024-05-15 10:11:39 +00:00 Highly stretchable and customizable microneedles that revolutionize the interface between human bodies and invasive monitoring devices have been developed through USC research. They are promising... Read more...   The Power to Save Lives: Advanced MRI Uncovers Hidden Heart Failures in Women   2024-05-15 11:00:17 +00:00 Researchers improved MRI accuracy for diagnosing heart failure in women, enabling earlier detection and treatment, which could significantly impact patient outcomes. An important new research... Read more...   AI-Powered Fusion: The Key to Limitless Clean Energy   2024-05-15 11:51:04 +00:00 Researchers at PPPL are exploring the use of machine learning to enhance the design and operation of stellarators and tokamaks. The intricate dance of atoms... Read more...

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