Increased autism risk linked to Y chromosome, study finds
Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a Geisinger study found, offering a new explanation for the greater prevalence of autism in males. The results…
Mpox vaccine is safe and generates a robust antibody response in adolescents, study finds
A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical trial of an mpox vaccine in adolescents found it was safe and generated an antibody response equivalent to that seen in adults, according…
Google’s 67-Qubit Sycamore Quantum Computer Could Beat Top Supercomputers: Study
Recent advancements in quantum computing have revealed that Google’s 67-qubit Sycamore processor can outperform the fastest classical supercomputers. This breakthrough, detailed in a study published in Nature on October 9,…
Multiple myeloma: Cilta-cel found highly effective in real-world study
In the first study to report real-world outcomes from ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel), a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T therapy for multiple myeloma, patients experienced efficacy and safety results similar to those…
Study reveals limits of using land surface temperature to explain heat hazards in Miami-Dade County
The findings underscore the importance of further research to enhance our understanding of urban heat dynamics in subtropical and tropical regions, ensuring that heat mitigation efforts are informed by the…
Babies born after fertility treatment have higher risk of heart defects, study suggests
The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), according to…
Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Might Be Linked With Leaking Hydrogen Protons, Study Finds
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have made a significant breakthrough in understanding battery degradation. This discovery has major implications for enhancing lithium-ion batteries, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs)…
NATO Selects Sikorsky X2 Rotorcraft for Integrated Platform Concept Study
Dark/Light Mode (29/07/24) The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Lockheed Martin Sikorsky a contract to study integrated platform concepts that could fulfill NATO’s next generation rotorcraft requirements…
Breakthrough study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of “river avulsion,” offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course. Published…
Study links neighborhood environment to prostate cancer risk in men with West African genetic ancestry
West African genetic ancestry was associated with increased prostate cancer among men living in disadvantaged neighborhoods but not among men living in more affluent neighborhoods, according to a new study…