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Enzymes are important tools, and a new technology combining microbiology and AI has exciting potential to advance their use in many applications
Four research volunteers will enter a fake Mars habitat on Oct. 19 to live and work like astronauts for research purposes.
The subatomic particles called neutrinos are famously elusive. But an unconventional trick could make a laser beam of the aloof particles.
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A new research paper from Arizona State University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has analyzed how current cereal grain transportation patterns stack up against optimized scenarios that prioritize three different goals: cost-efficiency, sustainability and adaptability.
Scientists from the Charles Darwin Foundation's shark ecology and conservation program, the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Center and Guy Harvey Research Institute at Nova Southeastern University (USA), and the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD), have published what is likely the first-ever scientifically recorded birthing migration for the critically endangered scalloped hammerhead shark (sphyrna lewini).
NASA's Dragonfly mission has cleared several key design, development and testing milestones and remains on track toward launch in July 2028.
Dr. Sukanya Chakrabarti, the Pei-Ling Chan Endowed Chair in the College of Science at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), and her team have published a new paper that for the first time uses binary and solitary pulsars to constrain properties of a dark matter sub-halo in our own galaxy. Sub-halos are smaller clumps of dark matter that reside within a larger dark matter halo - regions of invisible matter surrounding galaxies and galaxy clusters known only through their gravitational effects.
US researchers grappling with the challenges presented by the president can look to their counterparts north of the border for strategies.
Images Show Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Is Now Growing a Tail ScienceAlertInterstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shows comet tail in new image EarthSkyComet or alien spaceship? An astrophysicist explains what we know about interstellar traveler 3I/Atlas Northeastern Global NewsThe Blind Date of Mars with 3I/ATLAS in a Month Avi Loeb – MediumAvi Loeb on how he’ll determine if comet 3I/ATLAS is ‘alien tech’ NewsNation
The estranged husband of Kristin Cabot, the then-Astronomer HR exec infamously caught on the Coldplay jumbotron canoodling with the tech company's then-CEO, is speaking out. Cabot filed for divorce from Andrew Cabot last month, but a statement his spokesperson gave to People reveals that the couple "were privately and amicably...
Patrick Pester is the trending news writer at Live Science. His work has appeared on other science websites, such as BBC Science Focus and Scientific American. Patrick retrained as a journalist after spending his early career working in zoos and wildlife conservation.
MIT physicists suggest cooling radioactive atoms into sync to unleash a laser-like burst of neutrinos.
The electric grid powers everything from traffic lights to pharmacy fridges. However, it regularly faces threats from severe storms and advanced attackers. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed brain-inspired AI algorithms that detect physical problems, cyberattacks and both at the same time within the grid.
Cities have pushed many animals from their habitats, but pigeons thrive in human spaces, according to research from biologists at Washington University in St. Louis.
Define the objectives of workplace surveillance or expect failure.The post What use is workplace surveillance?– Surveying the disasters you don’t manage? appeared first on Digital Journal.
Million-year-old microbes found in mammoths reveal new purpose for DNA The Brighter Side of NewsA Mammoth Toothache: Bacterial Community Discovered in Mouth of Ancient Mammoth Scientific AmericanWorld’s Oldest Host-Associated Microbial DNA Obtained from Ancient Mammoth Remains Sci.NewsWoolly mammoth teeth reveal the world’s oldest microbial DNA ScienceDaily
Soil Carbon Credits: Promises and Problems Earth.OrgSoil carbon: Crucial ally or potential threat to net-zero commitments? Mongabay
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine replacing a daily pill with just two injections a year. That is now a reality in Europe, where the European Commission has approved the first twice-yearly shot to prevent HIV. The drug, lenacapavir, marketed as Yeytuo, is already being hailed as a turning point in public health. In [...]The post Europe approves twice-yearly HIV prevention shot amid rising cases first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.
A paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution finds that the relatively high rate of autism-spectrum disorders in humans is likely due to how humans evolved in the past. The paper is titled "A general principle of neuronal evolution reveals a human accelerated neuron type potentially underlying the high prevalence of autism in humans."
The platform will provide biotech companies access to drug discovery models trained on years of Lilly's research data, the company stated.
Lawmakers are growing concerned that China may beat the United States to the Moon — and acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy is willing to throw the agency's brave astronauts under the bus to make sure that doesn't happen. As NBC News reports, Duffy told employees during a town hall last week that "sometimes we can let safety be the enemy of making progress," even though NASA "should be safety-driven." "We have to be able to take some leaps," he said. "We have to be able to jump forward in our innovation and drive this mission, and there’s always a balance [...]
Caltech researchers have developed a powerful new method for creating embryo-like structures from stem cells that could transform how we study fertility.
Exploring our solar system and returning pieces of it to Earth is a central part of the existential quest to search for life beyond our home planet. Understanding the biosafety and biocontamination implications of landing on a planetary body or in bringing pieces of our solar system back to our home planet are the two [...]The post Who Are The Space Invaders? Planetary Protection And The Role of Biological Interactions Between Extraterrestrial And Terrestrial Biospheres appeared first on Astrobiology.
American historian Josiah Ober, whose studies of Athenian democracy provide insights into current political crises, and U.S. immunologist Carl H. June, who...
2H-NbO2—a novel van der Waals oxide synthesized by researchers from Japan—exhibits strongly correlated electronic properties with two-dimensional flexibility. By chemically extracting lithium ions from the layered sheets of LiNbO2, the researchers transformed a three-dimensional oxide into a two-dimensional material—unlocking unique properties like Mott insulating states and superconductivity. Bridging transition metal oxides and 2D materials, the discovery paves the way for realizing advanced quantum materials in next-generation electronic devices.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has inaugurated the Middle East’s first Smart Neuroscience Ward, a pioneering facility that combines cutting-edge technologies with patient-centered design, reflecting the hospital’s early adoption of innovations in neurological care. The ward is equipped with specialized electromagnetic shielding, eliminating [...]
Discover how two engineers fused space and time in simulations, solving problems from heart valves to spacecraft parachutes.
Scientists have published an academic paper about the power of pop culture events to boost scientific understanding and engagement.
An ASU research team has discovered 13 ancient human teeth in Ethiopia, dating back to 2.6 to 2.8 million years ago, that appear to be different from any previously known species.
The FAA approved a significant increase in Falcon 9 launches from one Florida pad as it takes public input on plans for Starship launches from another.The post FAA approves increase in Falcon 9 launches while studying Starship environmental impacts appeared first on SpaceNews.
Mark Cuban argues that universal healthcare is not a simple solution for the US due to expensive medical technology and finding a fair way to provide care while not bankrupting providers is the hard part.
Gene Munster says Tesla should merge with xAI for $8.5T market cap as xAI's research can help Tesla's products.
New research reveals significant room to improve experience with Canadian government services, as well as the most important areas to prioritize.
Chime debuted on the Nasdaq this summer, and the moment was significant on several fronts. It marked a success story in venture-backed consumer tech, a category that has been largely out of favor in recent years.
8 September 2025 - On Sunday, Nuvalent Inc (Nasdaq: NUVL), a US-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company involved in therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, presented on pivota...
Illuminating the Complexities of Topological Lattices In the realm of mathematics, particularly in topology and order theory, few concepts are as intricate and fascinating as topological lattices. These structures combine the notions of topology—a branch of mathematics focused on the properties of space that are preserved under continuous transformations—with the theory of lattices, which deals [...]
Research shows ChatGPT reduces student mental effort while boosting grades - raising crucial questions about cognitive engagement and genuine learning.
Similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, feline cognitive dysfunction can cause senior cats to experience disorientation, cognitive decline, disruption of the regular sleep-wake cycle, changes in social interaction, and more. What can this tell us about people? The post Can cats with dementia crack the Alzheimer’s puzzle? appeared first on Digital Journal.
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Resilient coral growth predicted to decrease over next 3 decades, study finds.The post Coral reveals the rate of global warming appeared first on Digital Journal.
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has revealed a unique image he took during the last total lunar eclipse earlier this year.
The study drives home the importance of discussing climate change not just in gradual temperature terms, but in concrete, either-or terms, showing how life has changed.The post Research: Personalising data can overcome climate change apathy appeared first on Digital Journal.
Tailoring your personality type to your fitness program “could potentially maximize” exercise gains and overall health.The post Matching your personality to workouts delivers better fitness outcomes appeared first on Digital Journal.
See the blood moon rise in 1st pictures of September 2025 total lunar eclipse SpaceSeptember’s full corn moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse. Here’s what to know CNNTimelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world BBCBlood moon and lunar eclipse cast an ethereal light – in pictures The GuardianTotal lunar eclipse will paint the full moon blood red for over 7 billion skywatchers tonight Space
See the first photos of September's majestic total lunar eclipse.
'Blood Moon': Total Lunar Eclipse Was Visible Across Israel, Middle East HaaretzBlood Moon captivates sky-watchers during lunar eclipse BBCThe full corn moon will peak this weekend, accompanied by a total lunar eclipse. Here’s what’s in store CNNTotal lunar eclipse will paint the full moon blood red for over 7 billion skywatchers tonight SpaceWATCH LIVE: September’s ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse PBS
Jake Tapper presses Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on his call to lift the vaccine mandate in Florida
This discovery goes beyond explaining one star’s dusty halo. It provides astronomers with a new diagnostic tool. Eccentricity gradients in debris disks could act as fingerprints of unseen planets.
Border Czar Tom Homan defended the Trump administration's decision to conduct a deadly strike against an alleged drug boat tied to the cartel Tren de Aragua.
Amid growing concerns about microplastics and so-called "forever chemicals," some doctors are now advising their pregnant patients to avoid another, far more common material: plastic itself, which contains harmful chemicals that can hurt some mothers and babies alike. Marya Zlatnick, a University of California at San Francisco fetal medicine specialist, told the Washington Post that when giving some of her early-pregnancy patients the rundown of what they should and shouldn't consume or be exposed to, she's begun adding plastic products to her no-no list. Her concern: the binding agent known as phthalates, which make plastics stronger and more flexible but [...]
Childhood vaccines prevent 4 million deaths worldwide each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Childhood vaccines prevent 4 million deaths worldwide each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope has found tiny dust particles traveling far from their home galaxy, surviving a perilous journey through a harsh cosmic environment that should have destroyed them.
'It shouldn't survive': Astronomers discover dust on an epic journey far beyond its galaxy Space
Researchers at Imperial College London developed an AI stethoscope that detects heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and valve disease in 15 seconds, potentially doubling detection rates per a Lancet study. However, critics highlight its two-thirds failure rate, raising reliability concerns. Balancing speed and accuracy is crucial for AI's role in healthcare.
Australia halted logging in a large stretch of woodland on the country's eastern coast Sunday to create a retreat for koalas and save the local population from extinction.
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Astronomers have discovered a system of five merging galaxies just 800 million years after the Big Bang, in a find that is being described as "exceptionally rare"
On a summer evening in San Francisco, JT Mason went to dinner with five complete strangers, confident he would have a good time thanks to careful guest selection by a new type of app for meeting people. The platform, called 222, promises something different than your typical dating app. “I’m not getting the image that [...]The post AI-powered meet-up apps fight loneliness appeared first on Digital Journal.
Explore the latest advancements in diabetes technology, including FDA-approved insulin pumps and innovative CGMs for weight management.
TransDigm's focus on the high-margin aerospace aftermarket, combined with its acquisition strategy, creates a powerful, wide-moat investment opportunity.
The order extends to materials such as nickel, gold, pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals, and other items not readily produced in the United States.
'The 47-year-old marvel': How engineers are keeping a 1970s spacecraft alive in interstellar space WIONVoyager 1 sends back a signal that changes everything — a discovery so big, even NASA didn’t expect it leravi.orgNASA has made it official—Voyager detects a “wall of fire” reaching temperatures of up to 90,000°F beyond the solar system El Adelantado de SegoviaNASA’s Voyager 1 Just Survived 50,000°C in Deep Space — Here’s What Happened The Daily GalaxyNew Data from Voyager 1. A “Wall of Fire” Discovered at the Edge of the System Holistic News
A Northwest Night Awash in Light NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
Elon Musk's plan may ruin trips to tourist hotspot TheStreet'The turtles and the nudists will have to migrate': SpaceX plan for Starship launches from Florida sparks debate among Space Coast residents SpaceEast Coast steps up a gear for Starship’s arrival NASASpaceFlight.com -FAA: Starship launches, landings from KSC could delay Florida airline flights up to 2 hours Florida TodaySpaceX gets FAA approval to ramp up Falcon 9 launches at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Times of India
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NASA and its partners are preparing to launch a resupply mission that will carry over 11,000 pounds (about 5 metric tons) of supplies. Among these supplies are materials for research that could revolutionize several aspects of science, including cancer treatment.
Astronomers have uncovered a massive new trans-Neptunian object, 2017 OF201, lurking at the edge of our solar system. With an orbit stretching 25,000 years and a size that may qualify it as a dwarf planet, this mysterious world challenges long-held assumptions about the “empty” space beyond Neptune. Its unusual trajectory sets it apart from other distant bodies and may even cast doubt on the controversial Planet Nine hypothesis.
Decades-Old Quantum Puzzle Solved: Graphene Electrons Violate Fundamental Law of Physics SciTechDailyFloquet effects unlock graphene's potential for future electronics Phys.orgGraphene reveals light tuned quantum states pointing to new electronics Space DailyNew Study Finds Electrons Flow Like Liquid in Graphene, Breaking Rules AZoNanoDecoding the Quantum Secrets of Graphene BIOENGINEER.ORG
One of the most difficult parts of astronomy is understanding how time affects it. The farther away you look in the universe, the farther back you look in time. One way this complicates things is how objects might change over time.
Marriage isn’t the gold standard for relationship stability anymore. This science-backed study explains why.
A new development study from the Southwestern Research Institute outlines a possible mission that could rendezvous with and explore the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
Unlocking the Future: The Importance of Structured Content in Scholarly Publishing In an era characterized by rapid technological advancement and an ever-growing body of research, the need for efficient and effective communication of scholarly work has never been more pressing. Structured content emerges as a pivotal solution in addressing the challenges faced by scholars, researchers, [...]
The results come as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services turns its attention toward ultraprocessed foods, with efforts to ban artificial food dyes and sweeteners.
A duo of researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder has created the first macroscopic “time crystal” — a phase of matter that exists in constant, repeating motion that is visible to the naked eye. The researchers say it has a lot of potential applications, including data storage and anti-counterfeiting.
For decades, scientists have puzzled over why lunar rocks show signs of strong magnetism when the moon itself has no global magnetic field today. New simulations suggest the answer may lie in a powerful asteroid impact billions of years ago.
Thousands of newborn stars dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's Webb Space Telescope niagara-gazette.comView Full Coverage on Google News
As the universe expands, it feels like it must be spreading out from some initial point. But a physicist explains why that’s not how it works. Hint: space...
Allegiant Travel (NASDAQ:ALGT – Get Free Report) was upgraded by research analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Thursday,Zacks.com reports. Several other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the company. TD Cowen increased their price objective on Allegiant Travel from $35.00 [...]
Scientists believe they're close to solving an ancient mystery involving a strange hominin skull that was neither Neanderthal nor human found fused to a cave wall with a stalagmite sticking out of the top in Northern Greece. In a new study published in the Journal of Human Evolution, researchers from France's Institut de Paléontologie Humaine (or Human Paleontology Institute in English) claim they've been able to place an age on "Petralona cranium," which was after the cave system where the mysterious, almost-horned skull was discovered some 65 years ago. As Archaeology Magazine explains, this bizarre, non-human noggin has fascinated and frustrated [...]
Scientists Intrigued by Non-Human Skull Embedded in Cave Wall Yahoo News CanadaMysterious Skull Fused to Cave Wall Could Belong to a Rare Human Species ScienceAlertMysterious 300K-year-old skull found on cave wall baffles scientists — it’s neither human nor Neanderthal New York Post💀 The mystery of the Petralona skull impossible to date Techno-Science.net'Unicorn human' lived alongside Neanderthals after ground-breaking discovery Daily Star
What do world leaders talk about when they think we're not listening? This week it was the idea of living forever.
Learn why many rodents have short nails on their thumb rather than long claws, a trait that has helped them eat and thrive for millions of years.
This quiz is a deep dive into the physics, history, and mysteries of our nearest star.
Michelle Vanek had been the subject of the longest search for a missing hiker in Colorado history—and a pastor's dream factored into how her remains were finally discovered, writes Heather Hansman at 5280 . The 35-year-old mother of four was athletic but a novice hiker when she set out in...
Nature is a prolific pharmacist. Aspirin, the blood thinner warfarin and metformin for diabetes all trace back to plants, discovered by serendipity before being transformed into drugs by modern chemistry.
On Episode 176 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Alan Stern to talk about what is next in deep space exploration.
Rutherford County Schools introduces weapons detection systems and a clear bag policy at Smyrna High School football games for improved security.
The Starlink 17-9 mission will add another 24 broadband satellites to its low Earth orbit constellation of more than 8,300. SpaceX is targeting liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 11:05 a.m. PDT (2:05 p.m. EDT / 1805 UTC).
Ken Dryden ’69, the legendary Cornell men’s hockey goaltender who still holds the program record for career wins and backstopped the Big Red to its first national title in 1967, died of cancer Friday at his home in Montreal. He was 78.
WASHINGTON — Over a recent two-year period, the Pentagon funded hundreds of projects done in collaboration with universities in China and institutes linked to China's defense industry, including many blacklisted by the U.S. government for working with the Chinese military,...
'Breaking Firewall': Understanding Voyager’s data on the edge of interstellar space at 50,000°C WIONVintage NASA: See Voyager’s 1990 ‘Solar System Family Portrait’ Debut NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)Vintage Sagan, vintage Voyager. NASA video shows historic conference where Solar System photo is shown for the first time BBC Sky at Night MagazineVoyager 1 Launched 48 Years Ago Today, So NASA Shares Archival Footage Of Carl Sagan To Celebrate IFLScienceVoyager 1 sends back a signal that changes everything — a discovery so big, even NASA didn’t expect it leravi.org
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The project aims to enable quadriplegic individuals, providing control of external devices with their thoughts
Today, decisions are expected instantly, especially in financial services, where timing and accuracy can’t be compromisedThe post The mind behind the systems that make finance smarter appeared first on Digital Journal.
A research team has discovered a new molecule containing the heavy element berkelium, called "berkelocene."
How much faster could engineering progress with an artificial intelligence oracle that could answer any physics question?
First spotted in the U.S. in the mid-1980s, the so-called "killer bee" created mass panic as it spread across the South. But was that fear justified?