
Could Planets Turn Into Black Holes?
A new study from the University of California, Riverside, suggests that giant planets might help scientists understand dark matter
GPT-based protein design overcomes decades-old barrier in regenerative medicine
Trained on sequences, structure data, and biological context, OpenAI’s GPT-4b micro brings protein engineering into the age of AI
Heidelberg Researchers Unveil Key Mechanism in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers from Heidelberg University and Shandong University have uncovered a key molecular mechanism that drives the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, offering a new path toward effective treatment
Scientists Create Molecule That Brings Artificial Photosynthesis Closer to Reality
University of Basel researchers mimic nature’s process to store energy from sunlight for carbon-neutral fuels
Scientists Develop Interface That Can ‘Read’ Thoughts
New brain-computer interface decodes silent thoughts into speech, but only on users' commands
Interactive Virtual Labs Expand Access and Language Support in Science Education
In 2024, Aalto University’s Samuel Girmay introduced interactive virtual labs to secondary schools to make science learning more inclusive
Scientists Achieve World’s First “Behavior Transplant” Between Species
The study demonstrates that instinctive behaviors can be genetically transferred by modifying neural circuits in fruit flies
Hidden in Cosmic Ice: Scientists Track Down Missing Sulfur in Space
For decades, astronomers have puzzled over why so little sulfur is detected in space, despite the fact that it is one of the universe’s most common elements and essential for life. Now, an international team of researchers believes they may have found the answer: the missing sulfur could be locked away in icy dust grains, hidden in unusual molecular forms that make it nearly invisible to telescopes.
Boosting the Brain’s Energy Centers Restores Memory
Scientists developed an artificial receptor called mitoDreadd-Gs that activates G proteins directly inside mitochondria, leading to significant improvement in memory performance.
18-Year-Old Kazakh Teen Raises $1 Million for His AI Startup Nozomio
Backed by leading European fund LocalGlobe and regional investor Eurasian Hub Ventures, Nozomio’s virtual engineer, Nia AI, helps developers understand complex codebases like a senior engineer.
AI Ring Translates American Sign Language in Real Time
Developed by Cornell University, the SpellRing is an AI-powered wearable that turns ASL fingerspelling into real-time text, helping make communication easier and more inclusive for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users
UC Santa Cruz Professor Proposes Groundbreaking New Theories on Dark Matter's Origins
Challenging conventional wisdom, these theories propose that dark matter's elusive nature stems from its origins in the very early universe.
Scientists Engineer "Minimal" Artificial Cell Capable of Chemical Navigation
Decoding how vesicles navigate reveals how cells communicate and transport cargo, and provides a blueprint for engineering targeted drug delivery systems.
Scientists Discover Ethane's Surprising Influence on Methane-Eating Bacteria for Environmental Solutions
New Study from KAIST's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in Partnership with Stanford University, Reveals How Methane-Eating Bacteria Can Be Stimulated to Produce Biodegradable Plastic.
Horizon Europe Report Underscores the Value of SSH Integration in STEM for Societal Progress
From healthcare to climate change, projects thrive when technology meets human context
Scientists Develop Sustainable Method to Produce Nitrogen Fertilizer
By integrating a palladium membrane into the lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction system, hydrogen generated from water electrolysis can be selectively transported into the reaction environment for ammonia synthesis.
ChatGPT Introduces Study Mode to Promote Responsible Learning
OpenAI’s Study Mode encourages thoughtful learning by turning ChatGPT into an interactive tutor for students worldwide.
Planets May Form Without a Star, New Research from the University of St Andrews Reveals
Giant free-floating planets may harbor dusty disks capable of forming miniature planetary systems, challenging long-held assumptions about planet formation