Parasomnia: What happens inside a sleepwalker’s brain?
Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have taken a first step in exploring a rather complex question: what is happening inside the brain of…
Alarming Virus Evolution – Scientists Identify First-Ever Mammal-to-Human Bird Flu Case
The Biological Threat Research Laboratory (BTRL) at Texas Tech University was instrumental in identifying the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1)…
Epiregulin: The Growth Factor Redefining Human Brain Evolution
What makes us human? According to neurobiologists, it is our neocortex. This outer layer of the brain is rich in neurons and lets us do…
Scientists Uncover Unique New 1D Superconducting State
A team led by Chen Xianhui and Professor Xiang Ziji from the CAS Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics and the Department of Physics…
Assassin Gene Discovery Shifts Cancer Treatment Paradigms – “Very Unexpected Finding”
Scientists have discovered that the way cancer cells die from chemotherapy appears to be different than previously understood. New research highlights the Schlafen11 gene’s role…
Twin X-Class Flares: NASA Captures Epic Solar Showdown
On May 15, 2024, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which continually monitors the Sun, captured images of two powerful X-class solar flares. The first was classified…
How Game Theory Is Making AI Smarter
MIT CSAIL researchers have developed a new “consensus game” that elevates AI’s text comprehension and generation skills. MIT’s “consensus game” improves AI text generation using…
From Kittens to Killers: The Surprising Evolution of Sabre-Toothed Tigers
How did sabre-toothed tigers acquire their long upper canine teeth? In a groundbreaking study, an international team of scientists explored the evolutionary development of sabre…
Listening Like a Spider: The Future of Sound Technology
Researchers from Binghamton University discovered that spider silk responds uniquely to the velocity of air particles in a sound field, offering a potential new model…
Why Do We Overindulge? Study Uncovers Intriguing Psychological Patterns in Pleasure and Overeating
Being distracted while engaging in enjoyable activities such as eating can reduce satisfaction, leading to overcompensation, according to new research. If you tend to do…
Hidden in the Halo: MIT Researchers Discover the Universe’s Oldest Stars
Astronomers discovered three ancient stars circling the Milky Way’s halo, formed 12-13 billion years ago. MIT researchers have discovered three of the oldest stars in…
New Research Debunks Common Belief That High Lactate Levels Are Bad
Research challenges the common belief among athletes and physicians that high lactate levels are harmful. As a student competing in track and field at his…
Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Scientists Develop New Low-Cost Battery With Over 8000 Uses
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a battery constructed from zinc and lignin that can be recharged over 8,000 times. This innovation aims…
From Light to Insight: Columbia Researchers Illuminate the Mysteries of Visual Perception
Fruit fly study reveals brain-cell circuitry that could underlie how creatures large and small see wavelengths of light as information-rich hues. Perceiving something – anything…
Intermittent Fasting May Prevent Liver Cancer, New Research Shows
Drug partially mimics fasting effects. Fatty liver disease frequently progresses to chronic liver inflammation and may eventually cause liver cancer. Researchers from the German Cancer…
Stunning Images From Juno’s Close Flyby of Jupiter Unveil Hidden Surprise
NASA’s Juno mission captured detailed images of Jupiter during its 59th close flyby, revealing the planet’s colorful belts, swirling storms, and the tiny moon Amalthea….
Study Uncovers Hidden Link Between REM Sleep Apnea and Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s
New research identifies unique factors in elderly individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s, paving the way for tailored interventions. A study conducted by a team from…
Compact Laser Plasma Accelerator Breaks Proton Energy Record
Scientists Achieve New Energy Record for Next-Generation Proton Accelerators The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has made a significant advance in laser plasma acceleration. By employing an…