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Astrophysicists discover what lurks inside a black hole
Scientists relied on the holographic principle, which suggests that the two existing theories – particles and gravity – are equivalent.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 30, 2022


Human heart regeneration may soon be possible, study finds
The findings, published in the scientific journal Circulation, are expected to contribute to the development of regenerative heart medicines
Joseph Shavit
Aug 30, 2022


Novel quantum batteries store energy into electromagnetic fields
Researchers showed that a collection of quantum batteries can lead to an enormous improvement in charging speed.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 30, 2022


Scientists discover brain neurons that light up whenever we see food
When you look at foods, a specialized part of your visual cortex lights up, according to a new study from MIT neuroscientists.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 29, 2022


Stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage outperforms the real thing
Researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 29, 2022


Squid skin–inspired material is a game changer for eco-friendly food packaging
They are showing off an adaptive heat-managing composite material they helped develop that is nicknamed after its inspiration: squid skin.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2022


Researchers may have found the lost city of Natounia
The mountain fortress of Rabana-Merquly in modern Iraqi Kurdistan was one of the major regional centres of the Parthian Empire.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 28, 2022


The evolution of mucus: How did we get all this slime?
In mammals, proteins called mucins evolved — again and again — by co-opting non-mucin proteins in a surprising way, study suggests
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2022


Therapeutic viruses can turbocharge the immune system against cancer
The immune system has evolved to safeguard the body from a wildly diverse range of potential threats. Among these are bacterial diseases.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2022


Researchers find similar conditions on Mars to those on Earth when life arose
The accepted view of Mars is red rocks and craters as far as the eye can see. That’s what scientists expected when they landed Perseverance.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2022


How well you sleep impacts your risk of heart disease and stroke
The authors estimated that seven in ten of these cardiovascular conditions could be prevented if everyone was a good sleeper.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2022


Stanford researchers synthesize molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers have developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immunity.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2022


News addiction linked to poor mental wellbeing and physical health
People with an obsessive urge to constantly check the news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, as well as physical ill health.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2022


Eye tests can screen children for autism
Measuring how the eyes’ pupils change in response to light—known as the pupillary light reflex—can potentially be used to screen for autism
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2022


Sunlight harvesting material is 10,000x thinner than silicon solar cells
Researchers identified how controlling the arrangement of atoms in a green material can allow it to harvest sunlight using very thin layers.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2022


The secret of the Stradivarius violin's unique sound discovered
Science has confirmed that renowned violin maker Stradivari and others treated their instruments with chemicals to produced their sound.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2022


Genetic discovery could mark the end of disease-carrying mosquitoes
Genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2022


Artificial intelligence assists in the early detection of autism
Researchers are attempting to determine if AI can be used to assist with the early detection of autism spectrum disorder.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2022


Stem cells can aid repair of spinal cord damage, study finds
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2022


Researchers discover a material that can learn like the brain
Researchers have discovered that Vanadium Dioxide (VO2), a compound used in electronics, is capable of “remembering” the entire history
Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2022
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