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A Cochrane review has shown that certain types of insulin can remain effective when stored at room temperature for several months, offering a practical solution for…
Saturn, a gas giant, is known for its iconic ring system. But its B ring may have spots or streaks of denser or brighter material known…
Princeton researchers have found that the M87* black hole emits energy outward, contributing to the formation of a giant jet. This discovery challenges traditional views about…
Researchers used tools from geology and genetics to find evidence of changes in how the first organisms ate, based on molecular fossils and traces of organic…
A recent study reveals that ingesting chitin, found in insect exoskeletons, activates the immune system in mice and reduces weight gain, potentially as an addition to…
New research reveals that immune cells can independently navigate complex environments by actively shaping chemical cues, a discovery with significant implications for understanding immune responses and…
Scientists have discovered that methane trapped beneath Svalbard’s permafrost could escape and put it at risk of a warming cycle. Frequent methane accumulations found in well…
Researchers have discovered that ancient stars can produce elements with atomic masses of more than 260, heavier than those found naturally on Earth. This discovery improves…
In the proposed carbon capture method, above-ground magnesium oxide crystals combine with carbon dioxide molecules from the surrounding air, causing the formation of magnesium carbonate. The…
Guests enjoy turkey, peanut and chocolate main courses and test ‘flavor bridging’ theorydavid stock Some foods are made for each other. From the comforting combination of…
See robot dogs perform alongside models at Paris Fashion Week François Durand/Getty Images While the majority of robots have remained in labs, there were indications that…
A breakthrough in hybrid supercapacitors was achieved by increasing the active material in the electrodes by a new method involving β-Ni(OH)2 and NH4F. This innovation leads…
In this festive Hubble Space Telescope image from NASA and ESA (European Space Agency), the galaxy UGC 8091 resembles a sparkling snow globe filled with a…
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered more than 100 uniquely evolved genes in the human brain, providing insight into human cognitive abilities. This study,…
Astronomical observations have shown that polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are abundant and widespread in the interstellar medium. A PAH molecule consists of several adjacent aromatic rings…
Cambridge researchers have developed a solar power device that converts contaminated water into clean hydrogen fuel and potable water, providing a sustainable solution to the global…
Considered to be a perpetually mobile predator, gray reef sharks have only ever been observed in motion, leading many to believe that they need to swim…
Recent breakthroughs in using robotic AI chemists to synthesize oxygen on Mars and create OER catalysts from Martian meteorites mark an important step towards realizing the…
A University of Michigan astronomer, Sally Ooi, led a study on the star-forming regions of the host galaxy NGC 2366, a typical dwarf irregular galaxy. This…
Paleontologists have determined that a mysterious fruit first discovered in the 1970s is the oldest known frankincense fossil. Scale bar = 2 mm. Credit: Stephen Manchester…
A Yale University study that analyzed the genomes of more than 1 million people revealed genetic factors associated with cannabis use disorder and potential links to…
An international research team has unraveled the complex genomic history of the Balkans since Roman times, revealing a mix of Anatolian and Slavic influences. The study…
For two decades, California Institute of Technology professor Paul Beran studied plasma jets and discovered unexpected behavior in “cold” plasma. Initially, he theorized a mechanism for…
Astrophysicists have discovered why spiral galaxies like the Milky Way are rare in the supergalactic plane, a dense region of our local universe. The study, led…
This Copernicus Sentinel 2 image shows the Nueva Vizcaya province in the Philippines, highlighting its agricultural landscape and urban areas through a false color composite. The…
A view from the top of Sarin Volcano, one of three volcanoes in the Andes where researchers discovered the mummified corpse of a rat. The combined…
The tablet contains a vibration motor powered by a small silver oxide battery. When stomach acid reaches the intestines, the outer layer of stomach acid dissolves.…
Researchers have used AI to uncover new insights into dislocations in polycrystalline materials, challenging existing scientific models and paving the way for improved material performance in…
One study found that AI-generated white faces were perceived as more realistic than real human faces, and there were significant differences in the realism of AI…
Rochester researchers have reported a strategy for understanding how molecules in completely chemically complex solvents lose their quantum coherence. This discovery opens the door to rational…
Reindeer can multitaskgabriella wagner The reindeer seems to be dozing all day long, ruminating on the cud. This may be an adaptation to their arctic habitat,…
A study by Boston University researchers found no increased risk of miscarriage associated with the COVID-19 vaccine among individuals planning a pregnancy. This encouraging evidence supports…
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs aren’t as valuable as they once were Mundisima/Alamy In 2022, the world went crazy for digital drawings of primates. In 2023,…
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered an important role for diligent proteins in plant roots, regulating water and nutrient uptake by controlling the endothelial…
Balloons provide critical data for predicting extreme weatherEdward Heylan/Shutterstock The following is an excerpt from our climate newsletter ‘Fix the Planet’. Sign up to receive it…
A recent study from Indiana University’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences suggests that utilizing stratospheric aerosol injection to scatter sunlight-reflecting particles in the atmosphere could…
MRI scans of a healthy brain (left) and a brain with amyloid plaques, a sign of Alzheimer’s disease (right)Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute/Scientific…
A groundbreaking study has revealed that great apes possess exceptional social memories, allowing them to recognize former mates over 25 years later. This discovery indicates that…
An imaginary diagram of the interstellar medium distribution of active galactic nuclei based on current observation results. Dense molecular gas from the galaxy flows along the…
Researchers re-evaluated extremely red objects (EROs) in the JWST data and found similarities with BluDOGs previously identified from Subaru Telescope data. This discovery contributes to a…
