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Missing-link black hole found lurking in plain sight
Research team has discovered a supermassive black hole in the early Universe that could provide the missing link in the evolution of quasars
Joseph Shavit
Apr 19, 2022


Analysis shows why people shout during Zoom calls
If you find yourself shouting and gesticulating wildly if others can’t hear you during a Zoom call, you’re not alone.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 19, 2022


Can ultrasound help treat Alzheimer’s, Dementia and the brain?
Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 18, 2022


With a whiff ‘e-nose’ can detect fine whisky
Researchers have developed an electronic nose (e-nose) that can distinguish between different brands, origins, and styles by “sniffing”.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 18, 2022


People who lost 50 pounds and kept it off for more than 3 years, offer tips to succeed
About one in five Americans who have lost weight have kept those pounds off long-term. Some secrets to how people keep it off.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 18, 2022


Ultrasound can predict ovarian cancer
Researchers use ultrasound images to classify adnexal lesions into one of two categories: classic or non-classic.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 18, 2022


Researchers supercharge immune cells to clear disease and infections faster
Researchers have found a way to supercharge immune cells that could enable them to clear disease and infections faster.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 18, 2022


Hubble sheds light on origins of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have identified a rapidly growing black hole in the early universe that is considered a crucial "missing link".
Joshua Shavit
Apr 17, 2022


Meet Supernova: The new social media platform taking on 'Doomscrolling'
A social network without the toxicity and where ‘likes’ earn cash for charities. Wishful thinking? Think again.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 17, 2022


Changes in vegetation shaped global temperatures over last 10,000 years
Records from past plant life tell the real story of global temperatures, according to research from a climate scientist.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 17, 2022


Breaking news from the dawn of the universe
Researchers have identified a distant object with properties that lie in-between those of a galaxy and those of a so-called quasar.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 16, 2022


Drug that cures alcoholism may be the next anti-anxiety medication
Alcoholism, if left untreated, could have dangerous repercussions so there are a range of drugs developed to treat this condition.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 16, 2022


Giant stars undergo dramatic weight loss program
Astronomers have found a slimmer type of red giant star for the first time. These stars have undergone dramatic weight loss.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 16, 2022


Scientists identify new approach to preventing seizures
This work represents one of the first conclusive studies that pinpoints a key feature of seizures that has not been studied in great detail.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 16, 2022


First time ever: Researchers demonstrate gut microbiota talking to the brain
These findings demonstrate that a direct dialog occurs between the gut microbiota and the brain and could lead to new therapeutic approaches
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2022


Solar panels along Saudi Arabia's coast could help solve their growing water crisis
Installing solar panels along Saudi Arabia's west coast could generate enough rainwater to meet the annual needs of 5 million people
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2022


What determines how long people live? New research has answers
The first study to compare the accumulation of mutations across many animal species has shed new light on decades-old questions.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2022


Laser trailblazer: Navy conducts historic test of new laser weapon system
The first time the U.S. Navy used an all-electric, high-energy laser weapon to defeat a target representing a subsonic cruise missile.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2022


What do you see when you listen to music?
Are we all imagining the same thing when we listen to music, or are our experiences hopelessly subjective?
Joseph Shavit
Apr 14, 2022


'Promising evidence' that osteopathy may relieve musculoskeletal pain
Osteopathy is based on the principle that the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of a person’s body are intertwined.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 14, 2022
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