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Bats’ sky-high blood sugar levels offer new hope for diabetes research: Study
To explore how bats diversified their diets, researchers embarked on extensive fieldwork in the jungles of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Lost world found: Identical dino tracks found on opposite sides of Atlantic Ocean
The team uncovered dinosaur footprints on what are now parts of two different continents: Brazil and Cameroon.
‘Biocomputers’ made of human brain cells now available on rent
Priced at $500 per month, these organoids can last up to 100 days and are currently being used by select universities to advance AI research and explore new training methods.
New bosons: CERN’s anomalies could bring us closer to novel particles
Leptons are fundamental particles that interact primarily through the weak force, but also participate in electromagnetic interactions.
US achieves superconductor breakthrough, creates new material for quantum leap
The researchers were able to create high-quality low-loss microwave resonators, critical components of quantum computing.
Breakthrough quantum algorithm can break advanced data encryption
The widely-used RSA encryption system relies on the difficulty of factoring extremely large numbers, a task that classical computers cannot accomplish in a reasonable timeframe.
‘Doomsday glacier’ that can flood coastlines globally may not collapse as predicted
The so-called “doomsday glacier” may not collapse as feared, says a new Dartmouth-led study.
Never-seen-before creature in lake of cyanide can unlock animal origin secrets
This find sheds light on early forms of symbiosis and bacterial interactions.
Dark electrons discovered in solids for 1st time in superconductor breakthrough
Dark energy is not limited to outer space, many solid materials around us also contain electrons hidden in dark states.
Eyes of the future: the rise of robotic guide dogs
If brought to production, this new guide dog will help reduce the cost and availability of guide dogs for the visually impaired worldwide.
Neolithic engineers used scientific principles to build massive stone megalith
The massive stone megalith Menga showcases its prehistoric builders’ extraordinary ingenuity and engineering skills, the study says.
Forensic breakthrough: New DNA shedding test could help detectives nab criminals faster
The study found that shedder status remains constant after 30 minutes after handwashing.
US creates metasurfaces that show ‘unprecedented’ light control capability
Thermal radiation is usually unpolarized and has limited applications. By combining thermal emissions and control, researchers have achieved a compact optical system.
67-year-old receives world-first lung cancer vaccine as human trials begin
Janusz Racz, a 67-year-old lung cancer patient, is the first to receive this groundbreaking vaccine.
Water extracted from lunar soil: China’s method can produce H2O on moon at large scale
Hydrogen retained in lunar regolith is a significant resource for obtaining H2O on the moon, according to the study.
Dung beetle’s use of Milky Way for navigation inspires new AI sensor for drones
Taking cues from the humble dung beetle, scientists have created an AI sensor that precisely measures the orientation of the Milky Way.
Dead hydrogel plays Pong video game through stimulation in a science shocker
The hydrogel required closer to 20 minutes to reach its full Pong capability.
Bizarre-browed dinosaur species ruled Central Asia 165 million years ago
This new dinosaur fossil has been identified as the distant cousin of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex.
22,374 species at risk as humans to expand into 50% of Earth’s land by 2070
Increased human encroachment into wildlife habitats will lead to high pandemic risks and human-wildlife conflicts.
New chalk-based fabric offers superior cooling for outdoor activities
This cooling fabric may help anyone who participates in outdoor activities during summer heat, such as athletes, landscapers, youngsters, and beachgoers.