LLZO-based solid-state batteries show limited energy density gains and face production challenges; hybrid electrolytes may be more viable A recent study examining garnet-type solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries suggests …
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Alzheimer’s Puzzle Piece Found: The Inflammatory Trigger That May Accelerate Dementia
Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Max Delbrück Center have identified the precise mechanism by which the inflammatory signaling molecule IL-12 contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. …
Read More »OpenAI Closes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion
The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors. Read More
Read More »How Mars Is Shredding Spacesuits: NASA’s Perseverance Tests the Future of Astronaut Gear
NASA’s Perseverance rover isn’t just hunting for signs of ancient life on Mars, it’s also testing spacesuit materials right on the Red Planet. After four years of exposure to its …
Read More »Wildflowers Are Blooming – And NASA Just Got the Best View
NASA scientists are using space-based imaging technology to unlock the hidden world of flowers. By tracking wildflower blooms across California nature preserves using advanced spectrometers, researchers are uncovering how flower …
Read More »Fast, Don’t Count: How the 4:3 Fasting Rhythm Beat Daily Dieting in a Yearlong Study
A new study finds that intermittent fasting three days a week can lead to greater weight loss and better health outcomes than daily calorie counting, with less daily effort. A …
Read More »Researchers Warn: Chewing Gum Could Be Adding Thousands of Microplastics to Your Body
Chewing gum can release thousands of microplastics into saliva. Scientists say more research is needed but suggest chewing fewer pieces to reduce exposure. Plastic is everywhere, and many everyday products, …
Read More »Gene Switch Reboots Sight and Sound: A Breakthrough in Sensory Regeneration
A USC research team discovered that a single genetic signal may be preventing both hearing and vision cells from repairing themselves. By turning off this signal in mice, they triggered …
Read More »Scientists Discover a Type of Immune Cell That Produces Defensive “Shields” in the Skin
Scientists at CNIC have identified a specialized group of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix. This activity helps reinforce the skin’s barrier and enhances its ability to defend …
Read More »When Crystals Behave Like Currents: Scientists Discover Hidden Link in Physics
Researchers at Osaka University have revealed a link between the equations describing strain caused by atomic dislocations in crystalline materials and a well-established formula from electromagnetism, an insight that could …
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