Image Credit: PixabayEver wonder why some people wake up refreshed after just a few hours of sleep, while others can’t function without a full eight?Take former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher—she famously slept only four hours a night, working late and rising early without missing a beat.For the average person, though, that kind of...
The Big Bang may be the result of a 'bounce' inside a black hole. (Naeblys/Getty Images)The Big Bang is often described as the explosive moment that gave rise to the Universe – a singular point where space, time, and matter came into existence.But what if that wasn’t truly the beginning? What if our Universe originated...
Image Credits: PixabayWhat once required 15 seconds now takes under 2: Thanks to innovative single-shot technology, the goROBOT3D system—developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF—can now measure 3D objects much more efficiently, even those that are transparent or black. The institute will unveil this technology for the...
Credit FuturoprossimoGenetically modified fruit flies can develop a dependence on cocaine in just 16 hours—a breakthrough that could transform how we study and treat substance addiction.In a surprising twist for addiction research, a team at the University of Utah has genetically engineered fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The study, led by...
The new treatment is based on the body's own T cells. (Artur Plawgo/Science Photo Library/Getty Images)A cutting-edge treatment aimed at combating some of the most aggressive forms of stomach cancer has shown encouraging results in a phase 2 clinical trial, offering significant tumor reduction and extended survival times.Harnessing the Body’s Own DefensesThe approach uses a...
Image Credits: PixabayEdith Cowan University (ECU) researchers are developing a new method to help machines better recognize human facial expressions and become more emotionally aware.“As digital systems like virtual assistants and wellness apps interact more with people, it’s crucial they understand human emotions,” said ECU Ph.D. student Sharjeel Tahir.A More Human Approach to Emotion...
Image Credit: PixabayDust from the Sahara Desert is set to drift over the southeastern United States this week, part of an annual weather phenomenon that doesn't always make it as far as North America.Saharan Air Layer Sends Thick Dust Plumes Across Atlantic Each Summer, Driven by Tropical Winds and Moist Ocean AirThe dust originates...
Credit: FuturoprossimoRobotics is rapidly transforming the future of space infrastructure, making possible the construction of massive solar farms in orbit—and that’s just the beginning. A recent UK-based demonstration suggests that remote-controlled robots may soon assemble gigawatt-scale solar satellites in space.How Do Robots Assemble Structures in Space?In a test known as AlbaTRUSS, conducted at the...
Image Credits: Scientists have made a huge leap in harnessing the illuminating power of nature – as seen in this common glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) – in order to light up viruses efficientlyDepositphotosAnimals that generate their own light through internal chemical reactions are one of nature’s marvels—and scientists have long sought to replicate this for human...
Image Credit: PixabayFor millions of women, combined hormonal contraceptives are a routine part of life, offering a reliable and convenient way to prevent pregnancy and regulate menstrual cycles. However, new research is highlighting a serious, often underestimated concern: the risk of stroke.Data presented at the European Stroke Organisation Conference suggests that combined oral contraceptives—those...
