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Harvard Reverses Aging in Monkeys; Human Trials Coming soon

Healthcare, Midwifery /

In a Moonshots podcast interview, Harvard Medical School genetics professor David Sinclair discussed a once-unthinkable breakthrough — restoring youth to animal cells and tissues. He said human clinical trials are set to start soon. In the discussion, the scientist noted that experiments on mice and green monkeys showed strong potential for substantially reversing aging. “We’ve […]

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A Newly Discovered Skull in China is Challenging Current Understanding of Human Evolution

Biology, Evolution /

In the tranquil curves of the Han River in central China, three ancient skulls remained hidden for nearly a million years. Over time, they were deformed by natural forces and buried in silence under layers of sediment. For years, scientists believed they belonged to a well-known part of our evolutionary story—Homo erectus, the upright human

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Ice Shown to Break Down Iron More Quickly Than Water

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

A new study challenges the long-standing assumption that frozen conditions slow chemical activity, offering fresh insight into the mysterious orange tint of Arctic rivers. The research reveals that ice can actually outperform liquid water in extracting iron from common minerals. Arctic Rivers Turning Orange Over recent years, rivers across the Arctic have taken on an

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AI-Created Viruses are Multiplying and Destroying Bacteria

1 Comment / Applied Science, Robotics /

A petri dish filled with dead bacteria isn’t typically a reason to celebrate—but for Stanford researcher Brian Hie, it marked a breakthrough in his quest to engineer synthetic life. The killer was a bacteriophage, a virus that targets and destroys bacteria while leaving human cells unharmed. These viruses have evolved over millions of years to

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DeepMind Unveils its First Thinking Robot AI

Applied Science, Robotics /

Generative AI can also produce robot actions—the core idea behind DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics project. The team has unveiled two new models that work together to let robots “think” before they act. Simulated reasoning has improved language models, and that advance may soon reach robotics. DeepMind argues that generative AI is critical for robots because it

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The First Quantum Computer Constructed with Silicon Chip Technology

Computer & Electronics, Quantum Physics, Tech /

Quantum Motion has developed a machine that is now housed at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) in Oxfordshire. Researchers there will explore its potential for solving real-world challenges, such as drug discovery. A Comprehensive Quantum Computing System Built on Scalable Silicon CMOS Technology A full-stack quantum computer is an all-in-one system integrating a Quantum

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AI Identifies Subtle Indicators of Depression in Students’ Facial Expressions

1 Comment / Psychology, Social /

Subthreshold depression (StD) is a milder form of depression that doesn’t meet the criteria for a clinical diagnosis, yet serves as an early warning sign of potential future mental health problems. It’s like standing at the brink of more severe depression. Individuals with depression often display reduced facial expressions, and previous studies have used facial

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Debate Over Apple Cider Vinegar Casts Doubt On its Weight-Loss Benefits

Healthcare, Medicine /

The authors, the wellness industry, and the journal publisher BMJ Group have been set back after they retracted a widely publicized study that helped fuel the rise of the apple cider vinegar (ACV) trend. Researchers found that the study, which suggested that consuming one to two teaspoons of ACV daily could lead to significant weight

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Bird-Like Robot with Novel Wings Achieves Self-Takeoff and Slow Flight

Applied Science, Robotics /

In 2021, Chinese scientists developed the RoboFalcon, a bird-inspired flapping-wing robot featuring a new mechanism that powered bat-like morphing wings for flight. Although effective at cruising speeds, the robot was unable to fly at lower speeds or take off independently. The same research team has now refined their design, unveiling RoboFalcon 2.0 in Science Advances.

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Advanced Humanoid Robot Performs the Moonwalk

Applied Science, Robotics /

KAIST’s humanoid robot demonstrates world-class mobility, reaching 12 km/h with excellent stability and performing complex moves like the duckwalk and moonwalk, marking it as a next-generation platform for industrial use. Development of a Human-Like Lower-Body Platform for Next-Generation Humanoids Professor Park Hae-won’s team at KAIST’s HuboLab has developed the lower-body platform for a next-generation humanoid

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