‘Benjamin Button’ effect allows astronomers to better calculate ‘last big crash’ TROY, N.Y. — A stunning new study may upend everything we know about our cosmic home — the Milky Way galaxy. According to researchers from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, our galaxy may have collided with another galaxy billions of years later than scientists previously thought.…

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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — In the depths of the universe, a team of astronomers has stumbled upon a cosmic mystery that challenges our understanding of the life cycles of stars. Led by Dr. Manisha Caleb at the University of Sydney and Dr. Emil Lenc at CSIRO, the researchers have discovered a peculiar object, believed to…

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BALTIMORE — Imagine a world where we could harness the power of our own immune system to fight cancer without the need for grueling chemotherapy or invasive surgeries. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have taken a major step towards making this vision a reality with the development of an artificial lymph node (aLN) that can…

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Article written by Jose Yong, Northumbria University, Newcastle Research is showing that many of our contemporary problems, such as the rising prevalence of mental health issues, are emerging from rapid technological advancement and modernization. A theory that can help explain why we respond poorly to modern conditions, despite the choices, safety, and other benefits they…

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Empathic machines that predict users’ feelings could be on the horizon JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland — Imagine if your computer could sense your emotions as you worked — feeling your joy at completing a task, your boredom during repetitive data entry, or your frustration when an error message pops up for the tenth time. This might sound…

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CHICAGO — A small sticker-like device that could be worn on the skin to both monitor and treat inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis is under development. Thanks to innovative research from scientists at the University of Chicago, Rutgers University, and Columbia University, this futuristic concept of “living bioelectronics” is now closer to becoming a reality.…

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CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — Will human evolution eventually give us a sixth finger? If it does, a new study is showing that we’ll have no trouble using an extra thumb! It may sound like science fiction, but researchers have shown that people of all ages can quickly learn how to use an extra, robotic third thumb.…

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PRINCETON, N.J. — From the surface to the inner core, Earth has several layers that continue to be a mystery to science. Now, it turns out one of these layers may consist of material from an entirely different planet! Deep within our planet lies a mysterious, patchy layer known as the D” layer. Located a staggering…

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PASADENA, Calif. — Star Trek fans, you may want to sit down for this one. It seems Vulcan is not a real planet after all! In a plot twist worthy of the iconic sci-fi show itself, the planet thought to orbit the star 40 Eridani A – the fictional home of Mr. Spock’s planet Vulcan…

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Someone alert the Jedi; there really is a “Death Star” floating through deep space! It turns out that certain black holes act just like the terrifying sci-fi battle station, spinning around to fire giant beams at various targets in the cosmos. Astronomers working with NASA are actually calling these amazing gravity wells “Death…

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — If you think the internet today is cool, just wait until we have a quantum internet! Scientists have just taken a major step toward making this next-level internet a reality. Physicists from Harvard University have successfully demonstrated that this revolutionary digital network could one day operate throughout a major U.S. city like Boston.…

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — In the rapidly evolving world of high-speed optical communications, a critical bottleneck has been the cost and scalability of the specialized materials used to create photonic integrated circuits (PICs). These tiny chips use light instead of electricity to transmit data, enabling blazing-fast internet speeds and powerful computing capabilities. Now, researchers from Switzerland…

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Artificial intelligence use is growing rapidly, according to every metric you can track. Recently, StudyFinds chronicled how prospective patients are feeling about this new modality, particularly as it affects reaching a medical diagnosis. It’s clear people still yearn for the time when the patient-doctor relationship was one of medicine’s most powerful tools for successful healthcare.…

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BOULDER, Colo. — Imagine a world where you could bring your dead laptop battery back to life in just one minute. What about fully charging an electric vehicle for a long road trip in the time it takes to grab a snack? It might sound too good to be true, but cutting-edge research from the University…

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PHILADELPHIA — If you’ve ever used a smartphone, streaming device, or any other wireless gadget, you’ve experienced the magic of radio frequency (RF) filters first-hand. These unsung heroes sort through the jumbled mess of signals bouncing around the airwaves to tune in exactly the frequencies your device needs while blocking out all the noise and…

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QUEENSLAND, Australia — In an exciting breakthrough, astronomers have discovered a potentially habitable Earth-like exoplanet, named Gliese 12 b, orbiting a cool red dwarf star just 40 light-years from Earth. This tantalizing find has been hailed as “the nearest, transiting, temperate, Earth-size world located to date” and could provide crucial insights into the habitability of…

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Researchers Develop Novel Technique Using Optogenetics, Paving the Way for Advanced Prosthetics and Biohybrid Robots CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Imagine being able to control your muscles with the precision of a finely tuned instrument, each movement executed with perfect timing and just the right amount of force. For individuals with neurological conditions or paralysis, such exquisite…

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BrainBridge's proposed head transplantation process involves attaching a patient's head onto a brain-dead donor body, with the goal of preserving the patient's consciousness, memories, and cognitive abilities

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Article written by Jamey Jacob, Oklahoma State University Imagine a future with nearly silent air taxis flying above traffic jams and navigating between skyscrapers and suburban droneports. Transportation arrives at the touch of your smartphone and with minimal environmental impact. This isn’t just science fiction. United Airlines has plans for these futuristic electric air taxis…

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VANCOUVER, Wash. — As hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses struggle with staffing shortages, some are looking towards robots and automation to fill gaps. However, a new study suggests that relying too heavily on robotic technology could backfire on employers and actually cause even more human workers to quit their jobs. A team at Washington…

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BALTIMORE — Humans are getting their first glimpse at the inside of an alien world out in deep space, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. If you could travel hundreds of light-years from Earth to the cotton candy-like planet WASP-107b, you’d find a puffy, Jupiter-sized world wrapped in a scorching atmosphere. Despite its extreme heat…

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ST. LOUIS — Fog, extreme temperatures, and vast distances can dramatically stymie military surveillance and communications. Now, researchers are turning to the enigmatic realm of quantum mechanics for solutions. Jung-Tsung Shen, an associate professor at Washington University in St. Louis, is at the forefront of this groundbreaking endeavor, developing a prototype quantum photonic-dimer laser that…

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Could moving atoms closer together than ever before open the door to the next quantum breakthrough? Physicists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new technique that allows them to arrange atoms in two distinct layers separated by a mere 50 nanometers – about 2,000 times thinner than a human…

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LOS ANGELES — We know about rules governing the physical world, like gravity and thermodynamics. But did you know there are also recognized “rules of biology” describing patterns across living things? One example is Allen’s rule, which states warm-blooded animals in colder areas tend to have shorter, chubbier limbs to retain body heat. Now, a USC…

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LIÈGE, Belgium — Scientists have discovered an Earth-sized planet orbiting a bizarre “ultra-cool” red dwarf star just 55 light years away from Earth. It’s only the second planet ever found circling one of these strange and relatively tiny stars. The newly detected world, which astronomers call SPECULOOS-3b, whips around its parent star in a blistering…

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PARIS — In the mysterious realm of the quantum world, particles behave in ways that seem to defy our everyday intuition. One of the most fundamental and mind-bending aspects of quantum mechanics is the idea that tiny objects like atoms or electrons can behave as both particles and waves at the same time. This strange…

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Article written by David Wallace, Mississippi State University The geomagnetic storm that began on May 10, 2024, generated stunning aurora borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights, that could be seen as far south as Mexico. They also generated headaches for farmers whose GPS-guided tractors were idled in the middle of planting season. Geomagnetic…

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A shift to generative music may draw attention away from current forms of musical culture, just as the era of recorded music saw the diminishing (but not death) of orchestral music.

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BEIJING — In the fascinating realm of particle physics, scientists are constantly on the hunt for new subatomic particles that can shed light on the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Now, researchers at the BESIII experiment in China have made an exciting discovery – a new particle called the X(2370) that may be the…

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Paper: ‘AI’s increasing capabilities at deception pose serious risks, ranging from short-term, such as fraud and election tampering, to long-term, such as losing control of AI systems’ CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Artificial intelligence systems are fast becoming increasingly sophisticated, with engineers and developers working to make them as “human” as possible. Unfortunately, that can also mean…

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PRINCETON, N.J. — Scientists have taken a cue from nature’s fuzziest insects, creating a caterpillar-like robot that can bend and twist when navigating mazes. This new technology owes its flexibility to the art of origami, which influenced the design of this innovative soft robot. Soft robots are challenging models to move around because adding steering…

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HELSINKI, Finland — In the annals of astronomy, few events have captured the imagination quite like the Carrington Event of 1859. Named after the amateur astronomer Richard Carrington who first observed it, this solar superstorm sent shockwaves through the scientific community and left a lasting impact on our understanding of the Sun’s power. A March…

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BOULDER, Colo. — Physicists have discovered a new way to make atoms march in lockstep, bound together by the power of light. This research, conducted by a team led by James K. Thompson at JILA in Boulder, Colorado, could open the door to exciting advances in quantum technologies like ultra-precise sensors and powerful quantum computers.…

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Earth is under the watchful eyes of scientists as a colossal sunspot, approximately 15 times the size of our planet, poses a significant threat to cause widespread disruption. Known as sunspot AR3664, this immense feature spans an astonishing 124,000 miles. The impact of such geomagnetic storms is profound as they can disrupt satellite operations, communications,…

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BASEL, Switzerland — A reliable and ultra-powerful quantum computer could finally be on the horizon. Researchers from the University of Basel and the NCCR SPIN in Switzerland have made an exciting advancement in the world of quantum computing, achieving the first controllable interaction between two “hole spin qubits” inside a standard silicon transistor. This leap forward…

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Revolutionary treatments often start with a small idea — or, in this case, a tiny implant. As part of the effort to cure blindness, a team of European scientists have designed an extremely small eye implant that more effectively converts electrical signals into visual images in the brain. Blindness is often the…

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PRINCETON, N.J. — When you think of magnets, you likely picture the simple bar magnets stuck to your fridge door or the rock-like lodestones that first sparked the discovery of magnetism. But at the deepest quantum levels, magnetism can take on vastly stranger forms than those familiar objects. In a pioneering study published in the journal…

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CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — In an age where our digital footprints outlive our physical selves, a new frontier is emerging in the world of artificial intelligence: the creation of “deadbots” or “griefbots” that simulate the language patterns and personalities of the deceased. While the concept may seem like a comforting way to keep the memory…

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NAGOYA, Japan — Could a wearable headband harnessing the power of magnetic fields replace antidepressants? Japanese researchers have developed a head-mounted device that creates an ultra-low frequency magnetic field, which may alleviate the symptoms of depression. During a small clinical trial, published in the Asian Journal of Psychiatry, the team found that the headband was…

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NEW YORK — It’s a staple of science fiction: a spaceship zipping through the cosmos at faster-than-light speeds, boldly going where no one has gone before. According to Einstein’s theory of relativity, however, going faster than the speed of light is off-limits in the real world. So warp drives, like the one powering the Enterprise…

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — From the hum of traffic to the chatter of open-plan offices, unwanted noise is an everyday part of modern life. But what if the solution to this acoustic onslaught was hanging in your closet? A new study published in Advanced Materials suggests that a silk fabric can be transformed into powerful tools…

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‘Dead zones’ and glitchy WiFi connections could be a thing of the past thanks to terahertz waves, scientists say PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Few things are more frustrating for remote workers than the moment a wireless signal suddenly drops from their laptops. In an instant, their video call freezes, emails won’t send, and they’re left frustrated…

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MELBOURNE, Australia — The future of computing is quantum – at least, that’s what experts say. Instead of using the regular 1s and 0s of classical computing, quantum computers utilize the mind-bending properties of quantum physics to perform certain calculations exponentially faster. Unfortunately, building a practical, large-scale quantum computer is an immense challenge. One of…

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PHILADELPHIA — Can something as simple as a college application predict a student’s GPA four years later? Using someone’s past to predict their future was the thrilling plot of Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” with the evil group HYDRA utilizing artificial intelligence to figure out who could be a threat to the bad guys…

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BOSTON — For children born with a rare form of childhood blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) often caused by a single genetic mutation, an innovative new treatment using CRISPR gene editing technology is showing promising results in restoring vision. LCA is a genetic disorder that affects the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back…

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BOULDER, Colo. — A breakthrough in refrigeration technology is putting scientists on the doorstep of the next leap forward in quantum computing. Scientists in Colorado have modified a common refrigerator to drastically reduce the time and energy required to reach bone-chilling temperatures just above absolute zero. The team at the National Institute of Standards and…

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DURHAM, N.C. — In the world of art conservation, the battle against time is a constant struggle. Masterpieces that have survived centuries are threatened by an invisible enemy: the slow, relentless process of paint degradation. One of the most notorious offenders is a pigment called cadmium yellow. Used by famous artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and…

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In the market for a smartwatch but overwhelmed by all the options? You’re not alone. Apple offers a range of wearables, from the budget-friendly SE to the feature-packed Ultra 2. This guide will break down the best Apple Watch for you, considering factors like budget, desired features, and activity level. Are you a loyal Apple…

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An international team of researchers have achieved a remarkable feat in the realm of quantum teleportation.

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — We are still alone in the universe — for now. A new study by UC Riverside astronomers is challenging recent reports that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) found signs of alien life on a distant planet. However, that’s not to say we will never find extraterrestrial life one day, especially on so-called…

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