Neutron Star Spins at Unbelievable Speed A neutron star located 27,400 light-years away is exhibiting one of the most remarkable rotational speeds ever observed. In the binary system 4U 1820-30, this dead star spins so rapidly around its axis that it completes an astounding 716 rotations per second. This marks the fastest spin observed, with […]
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Wooden Satellite Launched into Space Its Japanese creators announced on Tuesday that they launched the first-ever wooden satellite into space aboard a SpaceX rocket. This satellite is part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Scientists at Kyoto University developed the satellite, designing it to burn up entirely upon re-entering Earth’s atmosphere.
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Zombies tap into our fears, and once they get in our heads, they stay there. Animals overtaken by “zombies” lose control over their bodies and actions, instead serving the needs of a virus, fungus, or other parasite. The word “zombi” originates from Vodou, a religion that developed in Haiti. But the modern image of undead,
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Need for Innovative Infection Control As antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to proliferate, we need innovative methods to combat infections. A new patch offers a promising solution. By delivering a gentle electric shock, this bioelectronic wearable could help prevent bacteria from harming us through our skin. This advancement comes from researchers at the University of Chicago and
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Abyss Gazing Back: Nietzsche’s Prophetic Words in Space “The abyss also looks back into you,” said German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche in 1886. His words feel almost prophetic as we gaze, nearly 140 years later, at an image from 80 million light-years away that resembles a pair of piercing eyes, staring back at us. In reality,
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Researchers are piecing together the complex relationship between gut health and Alzheimer’s disease, revealing yet another connection between our digestive system and brain function. Animal studies have shown that gut microbes can transmit Alzheimer’s to young mice, reinforcing this link. Furthermore, a 2023 study supports the idea that inflammation may be the mechanism behind this
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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reported on Wednesday that it had identified hazardous, banned chemicals in hundreds of cosmetic products sold throughout Europe. Moreover, the Helsinki-based agency inspected nearly 4,500 cosmetic products across 13 European countries, discovering that six percent—or 285 products—contained substances prohibited for their harmful health effects. Hazardous Chemicals Found Across a Range
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If you’ve enjoyed an AI-generated video, fraud protection, or voice-to-text, you can thank scientists like physicist John Hopfield and computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton. On Oct. 8, 2024, they received the Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering work on artificial neural networks, which, though inspired by biology, relied heavily on statistical physics. How neurons compute
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In the film Awakenings, Robert De Niro’s character laments, “People have forgotten what life is all about” after he revives from a 30-year shutdown state. This film, based on Dr. Oliver Sacks’ true story, explores the lives of individuals impacted by encephalitis lethargica, or “sleepy sickness.” Far from rare, this disease affected over a million
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Deep underground, a community of microbes has thrived in isolation for billions of years. These organisms, found in 2 billion-year-old rock, have been cut off far longer than any known subterranean microbes, surpassing the previous record of 100 million years. Geomicrobiologist Yohey Suzuki from the University of Tokyo finds this discovery very exciting. He notes
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