Carbonaceous chondrites—a rare type of meteorite—hold clues to the early days of the solar system. These ancient space rocks are packed with water, carbon, and organic compounds, making them incredibly valuable to scientists. However, despite their importance, they make up less than 4% of meteorites found on Earth. So, where are the rest? A new […]
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Human interaction plays a crucial role in development, beginning at birth. However, for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this social engagement is disrupted early in life. In fact, research shows that children with ASD exhibit reduced interest in social stimuli as early as their first year—a trait that ultimately impacts long-term cognitive and emotional
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A new clinical study suggests that gepotidacin, an oral antibiotic currently used for urinary tract infections, may offer an effective new treatment for gonorrhea, particularly against drug-resistant strains. The phase 3 randomized controlled trial, published in The Lancet and presented at the ESCMID conference, brings hope amid growing concerns about antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea treatment.
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Although people usually associate lasers with heating — quickly, precisely, and from a distance — researchers can also use them to cool things down under certain conditions.That function might be key to solving the overheating issues in data centers. Innovative Partnership for Thermal Solutions Sandia Labs, a U.S. government-funded research center, is teaming up with
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Steel measuring tape is a fascinating material: it can maintain its shape when extended, yet it’s flexible enough to bend under pressure. Researchers have harnessed this unique combination of stiffness and flexibility to create an innovative new robotic gripper, ideal for handling delicate objects. The Birth of GRIP-tape Associate Professor Nick Gravish and his team
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Photocatalysis—the process by which light drives chemical reactions—has long been hailed as a promising route toward clean energy and environmental remediation. Yet, the fine details of how these reactions unfold at the microscopic level, particularly at the interface between a solid catalyst and a liquid electrolyte, have remained elusive—until now. In a groundbreaking study published
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Quantum physics has long required extreme precision and ultra-cold temperatures to observe its most mind-bending phenomena. But a breakthrough from researchers in Innsbruck, Austria, challenges that assumption—revealing that quantum states can persist even in warmer, less controlled environments. In a new study published in Science Advances, a team from the University of Innsbruck and the
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Recycling massive wind turbine blades challenges researchers because they use ultra-durable materials designed to withstand harsh conditions for decades.However, researchers at Washington State University have developed a smart way to take advantage of these properties and turn discarded blades into tough, long-lasting plastics—without using harsh chemicals. Difficulty in Breaking Down Reinforced Material The main difficulty
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Flying robots have several advantages over ground-based ones, but they typically consume a lot of energy. A new experimental robot offers a clever solution: instead of walking or flying traditionally, it uses a wing-assisted hopping mechanism. Lightweight and Compact, Yet Innovative Developed by researchers at MIT, the University of Hong Kong, and City University of
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In a scientific breakthrough that feels ripped from the pages of Jurassic Park or Game of Thrones, Colossal Biosciences, the world’s only de-extinction company, has announced the birth of three wolf pups that it claims mark the world’s first successful de-extinction event. The company says these pups, modeled after the long-extinct dire wolf, bring a
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