Research, climate change, and environmental issues.
Recent scientific studies have opened fascinating views on how our genetic inheritance may inform our career path through the effect on neuropsychiatric traits. This study presents a scientific opportunity at the intersection of biology, behavior, and the workforce to show that certain career tendencies may stem from genetic predispositions. It opens a whole new avenue…
In a giant leap for quantum computing, a “Schrödinger’s cat” state has finally been prepared inside a silicon chip. That is a pivotal moment in the quest for fault-tolerant, scalable quantum computers. Inspired by the famous Schrödinger thought experiment-where a cat shut in a box exists in a superposition of dead and alive-this experiment shows…
Coastal ecosystems, which range from the brightly colored coral reefs to thick seagrass meadows sheltering diverse marine species, play an unrivaled role in supporting life on Earth and help moderate global climate systems. Beneath the surface lies a hidden world of microorganisms that are equally as important—guardians of the well-being of such ecosystems and, as…
A new material in the works could change everything from manufacturing to medicine. Scientists at Rice University have developed the first fully recyclable carbon nanotube fibers-and they’re really strong and conductive. The tensile strength of these fibers is even stronger than that of traditional fibers such as Kevlar, and most importantly, it can be recycled…
In today’s fast-paced, digitized world, artificial intelligence has become an important attribute in everyday living. It has now turned out to be very useful in making decisions and completing academic assignments in the most timely manner. Yet the experts are sounding out a call to alarm about such over-reliance, particularly among academics, which, over time,…
While Earth continues to reel under the unending assault of climate change, new studies have shed fresh light on a rather unexpected effect of melting ice in Antarctica. According to researchers, there may be a link between the loss of ice and increased volcanic activity beneath the frozen continent that could lead to larger, more…
Among the biggest enigmas in astrophysics, the search for dark matter has just been given an interesting twist: investigating Earth’s ionosphere for potential dark matter conversion signals. Dark matter is considered to constitute approximately 85% of all the mass that exists in the universe. It gives off no interaction with light; hence, its detection had…
A study from researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has pointed the way to potentially better ways of battling the flu. It finds a small, antibody-like molecule that seems to protect against several strains of the flu virus. The results could mean a huge leap forward in both the treatment and vaccines for…
Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer, being among those with the highest incidence and mortality rates in the world. Although great advances have been made in its treatment-particularly in cases where targeted therapies are applied-the challenge of recurrence has always stood in the way of progress. A new study has…
Recent breakthroughs in the field of microrobotics are paving the way for a new generation of tiny, highly adaptable machines that could dramatically impact both healthcare and industrial manufacturing. These microrobots, no larger than a grain of sand, can perform feats that, until recently, were considered impossible, given their extremely small size and the complexity…
