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Cosmic Revelations: AI and NASA Swift Map the Universe’s Farthest Gamma-Ray Bursts   2024-06-12 12:18:17 +00:00 Machine learning revolutionizes distance measurement in astronomy, providing precise estimates for gamma-ray bursts and aiding in cosmic exploration. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has... Read more...   Dark Matter Decoded: How Neutron Stars May Solve the Universe’s Biggest Mystery   2024-06-12 13:33:19 +00:00 Recent research indicates that neutron stars might quickly heat up due to dark matter collisions, offering a new way to detect and study dark matter.... Read more...   AI Magic: Robotic Suits That Help You Run Easier and Faster   2024-06-12 15:00:39 +00:00 A new training method for robotic exoskeletons using AI and simulations has been shown to decrease energy expenditure in walking, running, and climbing stairs. North... Read more...   The Hidden Risks of Rice and Flour: Brazilian Study Uncovers Alarming Mycotoxin Levels in Everyday Foods   2024-06-12 16:03:53 +00:00 The foods, found in the homes of Brazilian families participating in the research, were stored for future consumption. The study is the first in Brazil... Read more...   A Billion-Year Evolutionary Tale – Biologists Trace Cell Division Back to Its Roots   2024-06-12 17:12:54 +00:00 New findings by EMBL researchers reveal how animals and fungi have developed distinct cell division processes to accommodate their varied life cycles. Cell division is... Read more...   Synthetic Wonders: How Johns Hopkins Is Redefining Cellular Engineering   2024-06-12 18:00:41 +00:00 Scientists have engineered a synthetic cell capable of symmetry breaking, responding to chemical signals similar to immune cells. This advancement at Johns Hopkins could lead... Read more...   1200V and Rising: Scientists Push the Limits of High-Performance GaN Semiconductors   2024-06-12 18:58:04 +00:00 Scientists have developed GaN semiconductors to boost efficiency and reduce costs in electric vehicles and renewable energy, aiding the energy transition. Key technologies crucial for... Read more...   Cognitive Toll: How Early Depression Casts a Long Shadow on Midlife Memory   2024-06-12 20:00:42 +00:00 Research indicates that long-term depression from young adulthood negatively impacts cognitive function by middle age, with greater effects seen in black adults, possibly explaining some... Read more...   “I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It Before” – Unusual 550 Million Year Old Fossil Solves Paleontological Paradox   2024-06-12 21:14:59 +00:00 The research offers new insights into the early evolution of animals. Researchers led by Shuhai Xiao at Virginia Tech have discovered a 550 million-year-old sea... Read more...   “Previously Only Theorized” – Researchers Demonstrate New Way To “Squeeze” Infrared Light   2024-06-12 22:22:10 +00:00 A new study reveals that oxide membranes can confine infrared light to a greater extent than traditional methods, promising advancements in imaging resolution and applications... Read more...   NASA Astronauts Put Boeing’s Starliner to the Test in Earth Orbit   2024-06-12 23:13:36 +00:00 NASA astronauts on the International Space Station are testing the Boeing Starliner for future crewed missions. Their tasks include emergency scenario preparations and habitability studies,... Read more...   Quantum Magic: How “Super Photons” Are Shaping the Future of Physics   2024-06-13 00:04:16 +00:00 Researchers at the University of Bonn have demonstrated that super photons, or photon Bose-Einstein condensates, conform to fundamental physics theorems, enabling insights into properties that... Read more...   Longstanding Theories Challenged – Energy Cost of Animal Reproduction Much Higher Than Previously Thought   2024-06-13 00:55:07 +00:00 A study shows that the energy costs of animal reproduction are significantly higher than once thought, mainly due to indirect costs like gestation. This discovery... Read more...   Dispelling the Doomsday Myth: New Research Reveals There Is No Global “Ticking Time Bomb” in Permafrost Thaw   2024-06-13 01:46:52 +00:00 Experts from AWI have not discovered any evidence of a global climate tipping point related to permafrost; instead, they observe that permafrost soils are thawing... Read more...   Stellar Fireworks: Hubble Revisits a Strange Star’s 40-Year Nova Mystery   2024-06-13 03:04:30 +00:00 Hubble Telescope Revisits a Star System That is Still Extraordinarily Hot If we could gaze down upon the magnificent spiral structure of our Milky Way... Read more...   Watch Live: NASA Coverage of U.S. Spacewalk 90 Outside Space Station   2024-06-13 04:18:33 +00:00 Astronauts Dyson and Dominick will conduct a spacewalk on June 13, streamed live by NASA, to remove faulty equipment and gather scientific samples from the... Read more...   Pushing the Limits of Neuroscience: BARseq Is Mapping the Brain at a Million-Neuron Scale   2024-06-13 05:27:27 +00:00 Researchers developed and enhanced BARseq, a technique to map brain cell connections by gene expression, aiming to improve treatments for neurological conditions. They discovered that... Read more...   Study Confirms Sweeteners Do Not Spike Hunger Levels and Identifies Additional Health Benefits   2024-06-13 06:22:46 +00:00 A new study confirms that sweeteners can replace sugar in foods effectively, reducing appetite and blood sugar levels without negative health impacts, supporting their use... Read more...   Into the Vacuum: Investigating Space Microbes During a Critical NASA Spacewalk   2024-06-13 07:03:39 +00:00 Astronauts on Expedition 71 are set for a spacewalk to perform hardware removal and study microorganisms in space. Other team members are working on genetic... Read more...   Fearsome New Flying Predator Unveiled by 100-Million-Year-Old Bones Discovered in Queensland   2024-06-13 08:18:18 +00:00 A newly identified pterosaur species, Haliskia peterseni, was discovered in Queensland, offering new insights into the diverse group of ancient reptiles and enhancing regional scientific... Read more...   Mutation Mystery Solved: Why Lung Cancer Treatments Often Fail in Non-Smokers   2024-06-13 09:00:01 +00:00 Researchers have discovered the reason why targeted treatment for non-small cell lung cancer fails to work for some patients, particularly those who have never smoked.... Read more...   Edward C. Stone, Visionary Leader of NASA’s Voyager Mission, Passes at 88   2024-06-13 09:41:36 +00:00 Known for his steady leadership, consensus building, and enthusiasm for engaging the public in science, Stone left a deep impact on the space community. Edward... Read more...   Sharper, Smaller, Smarter: Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Miniature Fiber Laser   2024-06-13 10:32:43 +00:00 EPFL researchers have developed a compact, high-performance chip-scale erbium-doped laser, broadening potential applications in technology and medicine. Lasers have transformed the world since the 1960s... Read more...   Over 1400 Years Old – Scientists Discover Oldest Known Marine Plant   2024-06-13 11:23:53 +00:00 A seagrass clone in the Baltic Sea is over 1,400 years old. A collaborative team of researchers from Kiel, London, Oldenburg, and Davis, California, have... Read more...

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