John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, seen in picture, are awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physics, which is announced at a press conference by Hans Ellergren, center, permanent secretary at the Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden Tuesday Oct. 8, 2024. Credit: Christine Olsson/TT News Agency via APJohn Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, two...
Credit: PixabayTo maintain heart health and prevent high blood pressure as you age, it's important not to peak too early in life. Recent research suggests that sustaining regular exercise into middle age is key to long-term protection against hypertension.Social factors can make maintaining physical activity more challenging for some individuals, according to a study...
The view from the ISS as it orbits over the termination line known as the twilight zoneNASAA daily photo taken from September 2023 to September 2024 offers an intriguing view of the twilight zone transition caused by the Earth's 23.5-degree axial tilt during its orbit around the Sun.Without the Earth's axial tilt, we wouldn't...
Credit: PixabayAustralia has a deep affection for dogs, with one of the highest rates of pet ownership globally, and half of all households owning at least one dog.But do they benefit our health?After companionship, mental health is the second-most cited reason for getting a dog. Many dog owners report "feeling healthier" because of their...
Credit: PixabayAccording to a recent study, snacking on a few Brazil nuts daily may benefit gut health. Researchers from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil examined the effects of Brazil nut consumption in overweight or obese women and found improvements in intestinal permeability (leaky gut, which can allow toxins to enter) and...
The Super Magdrive gives us ACME vibesMagdriveThe most prevalent metal known to humanity is iron. It can be found everywhere, not just on Earth but also in space. Astro engineers have recently discovered how to utilize iron—and nearly any metal, for that matter—as plasma rocket fuel.It's well-established that certain metals can ignite explosively. Lithium...
The hole-digging, seed-bomb-depositing, Plantolin pangolin-inspired robotUniversity of SurreyForaging pangolins naturally dig in the ground, so why not have them plant trees at the same time? Training them to do so would be quite challenging, which is why a high school student from California named Dorothy created a pangolin-inspired robot to handle the digging and...
A scanning electron microscope image of a cell sitting atop the nanopillarsAli SarikhaniResearchers have discovered a way to pierce the nucleus of a cell without damaging the rest of its structure, similar to puncturing the yolk of an egg without breaking the white or the shell. This breakthrough could have significant implications for medical...
Credit: PixabayYou’ve likely used math to solve common tasks, like figuring out a restaurant tip or calculating a room's square footage. But how does math contribute to tackling more complex challenges, such as finding a cure for a disease?As an applied mathematician, I use mathematical tools to analyze and solve complex biological problems. My...
An artist's impression of the NASA research plane flying over thunderstorm systems to detect gamma ray emissionsNASA/ALOFT teamThor and the Hulk might share more in common than previously believed. While it's known that thunderstorms generate gamma rays in the atmosphere, a new study reveals they occur far more frequently than expected and are even...
