Charles Darwin suggested the possibility of life originating in a “warm little pond” with a suitable mix of chemicals and energy. New research conducted by… Read More
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The Lost Continent of Sahul: Archaeologists Uncover Prehistoric Secrets
A team of archaeologists and earth scientists have recently unveiled insights into the ancient terrains of Sahul, the landmass that during the Ice Age included… Read More
Read More »Beyond Silicon: New Sustainable Method for Creating Organic Semiconductors
Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed a new, more environmentally friendly way to create conductive inks for use in organic electronics such as solar… Read More
Read More »New Hybrid Treatment Forces Cancer Cells To Starve
A new study in mice has revealed that a specific drug combined with a protein fragment can prevent the growth of blood cancer cells. This… Read More
Read More »Watch a robot with living muscles walk through water
A tiny, biohybrid robot moves by contracting lab-grown muscle tissue in its legs – but it needs help to stand up in a water tank and it tops out at …
Read More »Dog Ownership Can Cut Dementia Risk By 40% In Older People
People with dogs tend to get into the habit of physical activity and forming social connections, which reduces their dementia risk. Read More
Read More »Bioengineering Breakthrough: Tobacco Plants Synthesize Vaccine Powerhouse QS-21
Soap bark discovery offers a sustainability booster for the global vaccine market, opening unprecedented opportunities for bioengineering vaccine adjuvants. A valuable molecule sourced from the… Read More
Read More »Thawing Time Capsules: Glacier Melting Destroys Important Climate Data Archive
As part of the Ice Memory initiative, PSI researchers, with colleagues from the University of Fribourg and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice as well as… Read More
Read More »Unlocking DNA’s Secrets: Cutting-Edge Tool Finds Genetic Variants That Cause Diseases
Statistical model developed by University of Chicago researchers incorporates genome and gene expression data to reliably identify causal genes. A new statistical tool developed by… Read More
Read More »Three Hours Before Impact: Small Asteroid Detected on an Imminent Collision Course With Earth
NASA’s Scout system accurately predicted the impact of asteroid 2024 BX1 over Germany, showcasing advancements in planetary defense by detecting and tracking small, harmless asteroids… Read More
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