Human brain cells in a dish learn to play Pong in real time
Human and mouse neurons in a dish learned to play the video game Pong, researchers…
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Battery tech breakthrough paves way for mass adoption of affordable electric car
A breakthrough in electric vehicle battery design has enabled a 10-minute charge time for a…
‘Wobbling black hole’ most extreme example ever detected
Researchers have identified a peculiar twisting motion in the orbits of two colliding black holes,…
Database tracks agricultural phosphorus use world-wide
Researchers have released a study quantifying cropland phosphorus budgets around the world, which will help…
Seeing electron movement at fastest speed ever could help unlock next-level quantum computing
The key to maximizing traditional or quantum computing speeds lies in our ability to understand…
Study of over 5 million people’s DNA reveals genetic links to height
Researchers have identified over 12,000 genetic variants that influence a person’s height. Read Original Article:…
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Global hotspots for soil nature conservation are poorly protected
Current protected areas only poorly cover the places most relevant for conserving soil ecological values….
Black hole spews out material years after shredding star
Astronomers have observed a black hole burping up stellar remains years after it shredded and…
Toward a fully edible sensor showing if frozen food has previously thawed
When you’re standing in the frozen food aisle, it’s nearly impossible to know whether that…
Greener trucking would benefit disadvantaged Californians more than greener buildings
As Californians work toward a publicly stated goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, residents of…
Learning about the first animals on Earth from life at the poles
The amazing survival strategies of polar marine creatures might help to explain how the first…
Health of coral reefs written in the sand — and visible via satellite
How healthy are coral reefs? And how are they responding to climate change? After more…
It takes guts: Fungus living inside cave crickets reveals fungal evolution steps
A research group has found a new fungus from the group called Kickxellomycotina. The fungus,…
Race against time to find ancient Indigenous carvings on boab trees
Carvings in boab trees are as significant as rock art for Indigenous Australians. Now, there…
Powerful enzyme that tamps down inflammation holds promise for protecting the eyes in diabetes, premature birth
An enzyme under study to treat certain cancers is also showing promise in reducing the…
Children who tell blunt truth, as opposed to lying, are judged more harshly by adults
New findings, out today, suggest children who tell blunt truths such as ‘I don’t want…
New abiotic pathway for the formation of oxygen
Researchers have now found evidence that double ionised sulphur dioxide contribute to the formation of…
How poliovirus takes over cells from within
Researchers can now show how the dreaded poliovirus behaves when it takes over an infected…
Revealing the mysteries of the universe under the skin of an atomic nucleus
Massive neutron stars colliding in space are thought to be able to create precious metals…
Study explores links between people taking multiple medications and dementia diagnosis
A study has provided an in-depth exploration of the links between evolving polypharmacy — which…
Mechanical devices to clear the ocean of plastics may not be the answer
A new study suggests that while mechanical devices do remove plastics and other items of…
Therapeutic games and brain stimulation mitigates cognitive decline in older adults
Research shows that older people may be able to boost their working memory with a…
Humor and body image linked
Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have higher levels of ‘body appreciation’ than…
Black hole discovered firing jets at neighboring galaxy
A team of astronomers has discovered a unique black hole spewing a fiery jet at…
Threatened Aldabra giant tortoise genome decoded
They can live for more than 100 years and weigh up to 250 kilograms —…
Vast ice sheet facing climate fight on two fronts
The Greenland ice sheet may be more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, new…
Magnesium ions slow down water dynamics on short length scales
The presence of ions affects the structure and dynamics of water on a multitude of…
NASA confirms DART mission impact changed asteroid’s motion in space
Analysis of data obtained over the past two weeks by NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test…
Sports like soccer, basketball better for young athletes’ bone health than running alone
New research found that young athletes who participate in multidirectional sports, instead of specializing in…
Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer
New combinations and formulations of older therapies are showing promise for the treatment of bowel…
Scientists are one step closer to stopping drug-resistant tumors from growing
Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery about how a cancer-promoting protein causes drug-resistant tumors to…
Getting it to stick: Grabbing CO2 out of the air
Direct air capture is hard to do. Researchers are now designing new materials that selectively…
Could South American volcanoes have triggered whale extinctions?
Today, increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are warming up the planet. Climate…
Study of ancient invasive species can improve modern conservation strategies
Non-native species that invade and firmly establish themselves in new regions have staggering economic and…
Drought, not lack of ‘working rivers’, may have helped spur transition to steam power in Britain’s industrial revolution
Britain’s transition from water power to coal-based steam power set the stage for the 19th…
Can critical metals for renewable energy products be found in existing mines? New research says yes
Ramping up renewable energy products will require a range of critical metals. One of these…
Rising sea levels mean rising groundwater, and that spells trouble for coastal septic systems
Sea-level rise and big storms are hammering coastal communities, causing increased flooding and land loss,…
Maps of the past may shed light on our climate future
Maps of climate in the distant past could provide insight into the future as carbon…
Insect-slapping flower stamens maximize pollination
Using a mobile stamen to slap away insect visitors maximizes pollination and minimizes costs to…
Healthy aging requires an understanding of personality types
New research shows that older adults may be better supported as they age when their…
Out of the loop: Ecologists report short-term plant-soil feedback experiments fall short in predicting competition outcome of long-term field experiment
Ecologists have measured plant-soil feedbacks for six perennial prairie grass species in a short-term greenhouse…
Best way to estimate costs for invasive plant removal? Get out and dig
According to an agricultural ecologist, many cost estimates for cleaning up unwanted, invasive plants are…
Physicists use ‘electron correlations’ to control topological materials
Topological states have stable, immutable features of great interest for quantum computing and communications, and…
Engineering duckweed to produce oil for biofuels, bioproducts
Scientists have engineered duckweed to produce high yields of oil. The team added genes to…
Heat-proof chaotic carbides could revolutionize aerospace technology
Scientists have engineered a new class of materials capable of producing tunable electromagnetic properties while…
New CRISPR-Cas approach permits more precise DNA cleavage
A team led by investigators has overcome a major constraint for cutting and editing DNA…
Materials science engineers work on new material for computer chips
Members of a multifunctional thin film research group have published two landmark studies that explain…
The new compound that destroys the MRSA superbug
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics…
Researchers identify diabetes drug metformin as potential atrial fibrillation treatment in collaborative research
Researchers have identified a common diabetes medication, metformin, as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation….
No adverse effects of early fluoride exposure found on childhood development
A new study has provided evidence that exposure to fluoridated water by young children was…