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Scientists 3D-Print Foam That Repairs Itself   2025-04-05 10:38:59 +00:00 UT Dallas researchers created a durable, self-repairing, and more recyclable 3D-printed foam using dynamic chemistry, opening new possibilities for sustainable manufacturing. From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere — even if we don’t always notice it. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have combined chemistry and advanced manufacturing to [...] Read more...   Reading the Sky: The Secret Science Behind Cloud Shapes and Weather Prediction   2025-04-05 11:29:54 +00:00 How Are Clouds’ Shapes Made? Explore the diverse world of cloud formations, from ground-level fog to high-flying cirrus clouds, and learn how these atmospheric features can help predict weather changes, including storms and tranquil conditions. I’m a meteorologist, and I’ve been fascinated by the weather since I was 8 years old. Growing up in Minnesota, [...] Read more...   Microchip Magic: Twisted Crystals Unleash a New Era in Light Control   2025-04-05 12:20:09 +00:00 A new on-chip sensor using twisted moiré photonic crystals can precisely tune light properties in real time. This could replace bulky optical systems with one compact, powerful chip. Twisted moiré photonic crystals — a cutting-edge type of optical metamaterial — hold significant promise for building smaller, more powerful, and more versatile optical systems. But how [...] Read more...   Want To Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle? Try This Simple Diet Tweak   2025-04-05 13:36:40 +00:00 Pairing intermittent fasting with exercise leads to greater fat loss than exercise alone. Time-restricted eating has become a popular trend for those trying to lose weight, but its effectiveness is still up for debate. However, a new study from the University of Mississippi, published in the International Journal of Obesity (Nature Publishing Group), offers promising [...] Read more...   Biochemists Uncover How Cells Eliminate RNA Splicing Errors   2025-04-05 14:45:25 +00:00 Heidelberg biochemists and structural biologists from Shanghai unravel the roles of two key regulatory factors in mRNA splicing. Two molecular control factors play a key role in splicing, the process by which precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) is cut and reassembled into mature mRNA, a critical step before protein production can occur in the cell. These [...] Read more...   Scientists Unveil Sustainable Solution to Vitamin B12 Deficiency   2025-04-05 15:54:19 +00:00 Scientists have bioengineered Spirulina to produce active vitamin B12, previously found only in animal products, offering a sustainable, carbon-neutral alternative to meat and dairy. New research published in Discover Food highlights a breakthrough in biotechnology led by Dr. Asaf Tzachor, Founder and Academic Director of the Aviram Sustainability and Climate Program at Reichman University. Alongside [...] Read more...   Euclid Captures 26 Million Galaxies in Its First Glimpse of the Dark Universe   2025-04-05 17:03:07 +00:00 Euclid is on a quest to unravel one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: why it’s expanding faster and faster. With help from NASA, this space telescope is capturing sweeping views of billions of galaxies, allowing scientists to peer into the deep past. Using light that took billions of years to reach us, researchers are building [...] Read more...   Arctic Ice Crumbles to Record Low at Winter’s Peak, NASA Warns   2025-04-05 18:12:39 +00:00 Arctic sea ice hit a historic low this winter, shrinking to the smallest extent ever recorded at its seasonal peak. NASA and the NSIDC revealed that warmer air, ocean temperatures, and persistent wind patterns have limited both the formation of new sea ice and the survival of older ice. Scientists, using decades of satellite data, [...] Read more...   New Research Reveals Chimpanzees Act As “Engineers,” Choosing Tools Based on Physics   2025-04-05 19:21:32 +00:00 Chimpanzees select materials for tools based on flexibility, revealing early engineering instincts linked to human tool evolution. A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography at the University of Oxford, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, the Jane Goodall Institute in Tanzania, the University of Algarve, and the University [...] Read more...   The Schrödinger Equation Gets Practical: New Quantum Tool Simulates the Physics of the Real World   2025-04-05 20:30:17 +00:00 A new quantum algorithm accelerates the simulation of coupled oscillator dynamics. Quantum computers have the potential to solve certain problems far more efficiently than classical computers. In a recent development, researchers have designed a quantum algorithm to simulate systems of coupled masses and springs, known as coupled oscillators. These systems are fundamental in modeling a [...] Read more...   Affecting 1 in 3 Women: Study Finds Hidden STI Has Been Misclassified for Decades   2025-04-05 21:39:54 +00:00 Bacterial vaginosis has been declared a sexually transmitted infection and can be treated easily with a simple treatment. A landmark study has confirmed that bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition affecting nearly one in three women globally and linked to infertility, premature birth, and infant mortality, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This breakthrough has the [...] Read more...   Rivaling TNT: Scientists Discover Bizarre “Magic Molecules” With Explosive Potential   2025-04-05 22:51:20 +00:00 Skoltech scientists discovered over 200 carbon-oxygen compounds with high energy potential, some rivaling TNT, offering new insights into non-nitrogen-based explosives and applications in energy, space, and chemical research. Skoltech researchers have conducted a theoretical study exploring a wide range of molecules formed by oxygen and carbon atoms—beyond the well-known carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. These [...] Read more...   Can Animals Be Mentally Ill? What Science Says   2025-04-06 00:01:00 +00:00 Can Animals Have Mental Disabilities? Mental health issues aren’t exclusive to humans—animals can experience them too. From cognitive decline resembling dementia to anxiety and trauma-related behaviors, science is uncovering how genetics, environment, and experience shape the mental well-being of animals. Researchers are learning how stress, isolation, and even brain structure can affect how animals think, [...] Read more...   Moon’s Farside Reveals Its Hidden Secrets Through Chang’e-6 Samples   2025-04-06 00:52:01 +00:00 For the first time in history, scientists have analyzed actual samples from the lunar farside—thanks to China’s Chang’e-6 mission—and discovered that the surface there weathers differently than the Moon’s near side. Using cutting-edge microscopy, researchers found that solar wind, more than micrometeorites, dominates the transformation of minerals on the farside. These findings challenge long-held assumptions [...] Read more...   The Rise of AI: Leading Computer Scientists Predict a Star Trek-Like Future   2025-04-06 01:43:14 +00:00 Scientists envision a future of AI units sharing knowledge like a hive-mind, enabling fast, adaptable responses across fields, without the risks of centralized control. Leading computer scientists from institutions including Loughborough University, MIT, and Yale have outlined a vision for the future of artificial intelligence that echoes elements of science fiction—specifically, the interconnected intelligence of [...] Read more...   This Bizarre “Immortal” Creature Could Hold the Secret to Reversing Aging   2025-04-06 03:28:14 +00:00 Uncovering the secrets behind their immortality could provide valuable insights into aging in mammals, including humans. As we age, the body undergoes natural changes, including the gradual loss of neurons and muscle mass, along with a decline in fertility and the ability to heal wounds. Previous studies in animals have identified several strategies, such as [...] Read more...   212 Feet of Power: NASA’s Artemis II Rocket Fully Stacked for Moon Mission   2025-04-06 04:37:40 +00:00 NASA has taken a major step toward deep space exploration with the integration of the SLS rocket and solid rocket boosters for the Artemis II mission. This upcoming launch will be the first to carry astronauts as part of the Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon and lay [...] Read more...   Ancient 6,000-Year-Old Irrigation Network Discovered in Mesopotamia   2025-04-06 05:20:01 +00:00 Researchers have discovered an extensive and remarkably well-preserved system of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, offering fresh insights into early agricultural practices. The research team, led by geoarchaeologist Jaafar Jotheri, uncovered a sophisticated water management system that dates back to before the first millennium BC. The discovery provides rare insight [...] Read more...   AI Predicts Sudden Cardiac Arrest Days Before It Strikes   2025-04-06 06:11:27 +00:00 AI can now predict deadly heart arrhythmias up to two weeks in advance, potentially transforming cardiac care. Artificial intelligence could play a key role in preventing many cases of sudden cardiac death, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers from Inserm, Paris Cité University, and the Paris public hospital group [...] Read more...   Will Ice Ground the Future of Flight? Inside NASA’s Chilling Wing Trials   2025-04-06 07:04:06 +00:00 NASA is testing radical new airplane wing designs that could drastically cut fuel use—but there’s a catch: they may be more vulnerable to ice buildup. At its Glenn Research Center, NASA is using its Icing Research Tunnel to simulate dangerous weather and find out how to keep these sleek, fuel-efficient wings safe in flight. Collaborating [...] Read more...   A Century-Old Cosmic Mystery Solved – Four Hidden Planets Found Near Earth   2025-04-06 08:26:37 +00:00 Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four rocky planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, our nearest solitary stellar neighbor just six light-years away. Using ultra-sensitive instruments, scientists detected subtle wobbles in the star’s light caused by the gravitational pull of these tiny worlds, each far smaller than Earth. These signals were buried under a noisy background of [...] Read more...   Hidden Viruses in Our DNA May Help Fight Kidney Cancer   2025-04-06 09:17:46 +00:00 Scientists found that dormant viral genes can be reactivated in kidney cancer, prompting an immune response, offering new potential for immunotherapy. Dana-Farber researchers have discovered that in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer, dormant viral genes embedded in the human genome can become reactivated. Once activated, these genes produce [...] Read more...   Don’t Miss: Lyrid Meteor Shower & Stunning “City of Stars” Light Up the Sky   2025-04-06 10:33:07 +00:00 This April, the skies put on a dazzling show – watch planets like Jupiter, Venus, and Mars glide across morning and evening skies, catch the Lyrid meteor shower lighting up the night, and explore a stunning “city of stars” with the ancient globular cluster M3. Whether you’re a casual stargazer or a telescope pro, there’s [...] Read more...   Scientists Reveal Why the Human Face Is Smaller Than a Neanderthal’s   2025-04-06 11:44:29 +00:00 Facial growth stops at puberty in Homo sapiens. Humans differ from chimpanzees and Neanderthals in how their faces grow. In humans, facial growth slows down during childhood and stops after adolescence. This is mainly due to a decrease in skull bone cell activity during puberty, which limits facial growth and results in a smaller adult [...] Read more...

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