Inside the world’s first antimatter delivery service
CERN is pioneering the world's first antimatter delivery service, transporting antiprotons by truck to research labs across Europe. This groundbreaking initiative aims to make antimatter more accessib
You can now buy a DIY quantum computer
A new DIY quantum computer kit from Qilimanjaro makes quantum computing more accessible, potentially accelerating research and development. This relatively inexpensive kit could democratize access to
Critically endangered monkey gives birth after surgery saves her foot
In a remarkable conservation success, **Masaya**, a critically endangered roloway monkey at Chester Zoo, has given birth just months after undergoing pioneering surgery to save her foot from amputatio
Superconducting altermagnets could carry spin without energy loss
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have theorized that a new class of magnetic materials, dubbed "altermagnets," could enable the lossless transport of electron spin, similar to how sup
Two buried Iron Age hoards reveal first evidence for four-wheeled wagons in Britain
Two Iron Age hoards discovered in North Yorkshire by Peter Heads, and subsequently analyzed by Tom Moore at Durham University, provide the first archaeological evidence of four-wheeled wagons in Brita
Dogs can overdose too: Naloxone training can save pets as well as humans
Opioid overdoses are a growing concern for both humans and their pets, as these powerful pain medications can dangerously depress the central nervous system. Training in naloxone administration, a lif
Mussel-inspired glue from recycled plastics can be detached and reused
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have engineered a groundbreaking, reusable adhesive from recycled plastics that outperforms commercial glues, even underwater. Th
Dishwashing with side effects: Kitchen sponges release microplastics
A new study reveals that **kitchen sponges** are a significant, yet overlooked, source of microplastic pollution in homes, releasing these particles during normal use. This research, published in Envi
Why drawing eyes on food packaging could stop seagulls stealing your chips
Urbanized seagulls, especially herring gulls, have become adept at snatching food from outdoor diners in European seaside towns. A new study suggests that simply drawing eyes on food packaging could d
JWST probes emerging young star clusters in nearby spiral galaxy NGC 628
An international team of astronomers has utilized the **James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)** to observe the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 628, focusing on its emerging young star clusters. The findings, det
These “forever chemicals” could be weakening kids’ bones for life
Early exposure to "forever chemicals" (PFAS) is now linked to significantly lower bone density in teenagers, with girls appearing particularly vulnerable. The timing of this exposure during childhood
Moons orbiting wandering exoplanets could be habitable—with one catch
Moons orbiting rogue exoplanets, ejected from their star systems, could surprisingly harbor habitable conditions for billions of years if they possess thick, hydrogen-dominated atmospheres. A new stud
Predicting RNA activity expands therapeutic possibilities
While AI excels at predicting protein structures, Columbia biophysicist Hashim Al-Hashimi highlights a critical gap: predicting the actual cellular activity of RNA and DNA. His lab's new research, pub
Musk's Twitter takeover highlights danger of owner-dominated social media platforms
A new study reveals that Elon Musk's transformation of Twitter into X signifies a dangerous shift towards "platform illiberalism," where a single owner can manipulate content moderation to push a spec
Scientists turn probiotic bacteria into tumor-hunting cancer killers
Scientists have engineered a probiotic bacterium, *Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN)*, to infiltrate tumors and produce the anticancer drug Romidepsin (FK228) directly at the site, offering a promisi
New pill cuts “bad” cholesterol by 60% in major trial
A groundbreaking new oral pill, enlicitide, has demonstrated a 60% reduction in "bad" LDL cholesterol in a major clinical trial, rivaling the efficacy of current injectable therapies. This development
David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83
David Botstein, a visionary gene-mapping pioneer, has passed away at 83, leaving an indelible mark on genetic research. His groundbreaking method for precisely locating genes within human DNA was inst
Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly
Aging men are increasingly losing the Y chromosome in their cells, a phenomenon once dismissed as minor but now strongly linked to serious age-related diseases like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheime
New AI tool predicts cancer spread with surprising accuracy
A groundbreaking AI tool, MangroveGS, developed by the Université de Genève, can predict cancer spread with 80% accuracy by identifying specific gene patterns that signal metastasis. This innovation,
Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD
A groundbreaking study from the University of Sydney, published in The Lancet, reveals that medicinal cannabis shows no evidence of effectively treating anxiety, depression, or PTSD, despite widesprea