Science

A sudden signal flare reveals the hidden partner behind fast radio bursts

Astronomers from an international research team, including scientists from the Department of Physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU),…

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This discovery could let bones benefit from exercise without moving

Researchers from the Department of Medicine at the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong…

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Scientists say quantum tech has reached its transistor moment

Quantum technology is rapidly moving beyond controlled laboratory experiments and into practical use. According to a new paper published in…

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A dying star’s final breath glows in a new Webb image of the Helix Nebula

First observed in the early 1800s, the Helix Nebula has become one of the most recognizable planetary nebulas in the…

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The early universe supercharged black hole growth

One of astronomy's longest standing puzzles has been understanding how black holes grew so large in such a short span…

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Researchers tested AI against 100,000 humans on creativity

Can generative artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT genuinely create original ideas? A new study led by Professor Karim Jerbi from…

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New DNA analysis rewrites the story of the Beachy Head Woman

A long-standing mystery surrounding a Roman-era skeleton discovered in southern England may finally be close to an answer. Earlier studies…

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Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally

Environmental and public health researchers are drawing attention to a little-known group of pathogens that may pose a rising global…

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Bone cancer therapy unexpectedly makes tumours less painful

An artist’s impression of nanomedicine in actionALFRED PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Cancer that spreads to bones can be deadly, and it…

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New catalyst makes plastic upcycling 10x more efficient than platinum

Many common products, including plastics and detergents, rely on chemical reactions that depend on catalysts made from precious metals such…

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