Science

AI just discovered new physics in the fourth state of matter

Physicists have used a machine learning approach to reveal unexpected details about how particles interact in complex systems. Their work…

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For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression

Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells function differently in…

20 hours ago

This simple fatty acid could restore failing vision

Changes in eyesight are one of the most common signs of aging. Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone…

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Hidden virus in your gut may be linked to colon cancer

Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers in Western countries and remains a major cause of cancer-related deaths. While…

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These tiny dinosaur fossils fooled scientists for 20 years

A long-standing puzzle involving dozens of unusually small dinosaur fossils has finally been resolved. Specimens once believed to represent a…

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Scientists just captured trees glowing with electricity during storms

In June 2024, a group of Penn State meteorology and atmospheric science researchers set out on a road trip along…

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95% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death

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Scientists just found a way to control electrons without magnets

As computing demands continue to surge, scientists are exploring the quantum world for smarter ways to process massive amounts of…

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After 200 years scientists finally crack the “dolomite problem”

For more than two centuries, scientists tried and failed to grow dolomite in the lab under conditions thought to match…

4 days ago

Scientists develop dirt-powered fuel cell that could replace batteries

Researchers led by Northwestern University have developed a fuel cell that generates electricity using microbes naturally found in soil. The…

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