Research: News
16 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaFool's Gold reveals hidden lithium trace, new study finds
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found traces of lithium (necessary for the world's energy transition) in pyrite, also known as Fool's Gold.
14 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessScientists find out the true source of hospital infections
Contrary to common assumptions, most infections contracted in healthcare settings are not due to superbugs present in hospitals.
07 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessGroundbreaking study discovers potential early warning for Parkinson's disease
In a pioneering study, researchers from Barcelona, Spain have identified a potential early warning sign for diseases like Parkinson's.
07 Apr 2024
Science and TechnologyResearchers unintentionally made mouse develop legs in place of genitals
In a surprising turn of events, scientists at Portugal's Gulbenkian Science Institute, have inadvertently engineered a mouse embryo to grow an extra pair of legs in place of genitals.
02 Apr 2024
FranceGroundbreaking MRI scanner captures first images of human brain
The world's most advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, known as Iseult, has successfully captured its inaugural images of the human brain.
02 Apr 2024
CRISPRScientist resumes human embryo gene-editing research following release from prison
He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who caused a global uproar in 2018 by using CRISPR technology to modify human embryos' DNA, has resumed his research after serving a three-year prison sentence.
29 Mar 2024
TechnologyJournal publisher bans Playboy centerfold Lena's image from research papers
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a leading authority in computing research, has introduced a significant policy change.
27 Mar 2024
Science and TechnologyHuman brains growing larger with each generation, says study
A groundbreaking study has found that the human brain has been gradually growing in size over generations.
27 Mar 2024
TechnologyThis revolutionary ultrafast camera records 156.3 trillion frames per second
A team of scientists has unveiled an ultrafast camera, known as SCARF (swept-coded aperture real-time femtophotography), that can capture images at a staggering rate of 156.3 terahertz (THz).
22 Mar 2024
Health & WellnessPioneering transplant: Patient in recovery after receiving pig kidney
In a remarkable achievement, a team of doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital, US has successfully implanted a genetically altered pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man grappling with terminal kidney disease.
17 Mar 2024
Health & WellnessProlonged sitting linked to increased mortality risk, study reveals
A recent study conducted by the University of California, San Diego has shed light on the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
27 Feb 2024
IIT MadrasIIT Madras researchers patent Indian spices-based treatment for cancer
IIT Madras researchers have patented a groundbreaking cancer treatment using Indian spices, with plans to make it available by 2028.
22 Feb 2024
Health & WellnessScientists grow testicles in lab for male infertility research
Scientists at Israel's Bar-Ilan University have made a significant breakthrough in the field of male infertility.
09 Feb 2024
Space NewsOur universe is expanding by swallowing baby parallel universes: Study
A recent study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics has proposed a fascinating theory.
07 Feb 2024
Health & WellnessScientists 3D print world's first functional human brain tissue
A groundbreaking discovery by scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has led to the successful 3D printing of functional human brain tissue.
02 Feb 2024
Science and TechnologyObelisks: New life found in the human digestive system
Delving into the intricate ecosystem of microbes inhabiting the human body, scientists have unexpectedly encountered a novel category of a virus entity.
30 Jan 2024
LifestyleCognitive benefits of handwritten note-taking in a digital era
As technology overtakes traditional tools, handwritten note-taking faces oblivion in education.
06 Jan 2024
SmartphonesYour next smartphone display might be made of 'transparent' wood
For a long time, glass and plastic have been the standard for most device displays, but that might change soon.
08 Dec 2023
ChinaWorld's largest underground lab opens in China: Here's why
China's Jinping Underground Laboratory, the world's largest and deepest underground lab, has started operations after three years of extensive upgrades and expansion.
24 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre holds discussion to boost private sector R&D spending
The Indian government is looking for ways to boost private sector investment in research and development (R&D) as it prepares for the Union Budget 2024.
20 Nov 2023
ChinaRevolutionary wireless charger can power medical implants inside human body
A team of scientists at Lanzhou University, China, has created a wireless charger capable of powering bioelectronic implants, such as fully biodegradable drug delivery systems.
06 Nov 2023
TechnologyBritish start-up develops tampon that can test for STIs
Daye, a British start-up focused on gynecological health, has created a new tampon that can screen sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
26 Oct 2023
BrazilBrazilian scientists develop cocaine vaccine: Here's how it works
Researchers in Brazil have created an innovative vaccine, called Calixcoca, to combat cocaine addiction.
17 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI chatbots could be used to plan biological attacks: Study
A study by the US-based Rand Corporation reveals that artificial intelligence models behind chatbots could potentially be used in planning bioweapon attacks.
10 Oct 2023
Global WarmingExtreme heat could make parts of Earth unlivable, scientists warn
New research states if global temperatures were to rise by 1-degree Celsius than the current levels, then billions of people every year would be experiencing extreme heat that's too hot to handle.
03 Oct 2023
Mental HealthMilk tea addiction linked to mental health issues, says study
A new large-scale study conducted in China has uncovered a troubling link between milk tea addiction and mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, among the youth.
02 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI pinpoints brain signals linked to recovery from depression: Study
Researchers in the US have come up with a therapy to treat severe depression.
26 Sep 2023
TechnologyMIT's new chip promises more accurate quantum computing
Quantum computers are said to potentially revolutionize computing since they can perform calculations much faster than current supercomputers.
22 Sep 2023
Health & WellnessUK: Eight-year-old receives first kidney transplant without needing lifelong immunosuppressants
Eight-year-old Aditi Shankar from north-west London has become the first patient in the UK, to get a kidney transplant without the need for lifelong immunosuppressant drugs.
20 Sep 2023
Space ScienceScientists develop water-powered thruster for small satellites: How it works
A team of engineers working with the European Space Agency (ESA) has created a new water-powered thruster, without using toxic chemicals.
20 Sep 2023
NanomaterialsNew nanoparticle-based treatment could solve acne problems for millions
A study led by researchers from the University of South Australia, the University of Adelaide, and the Aix-Marseille Universite in France, may have discovered a potential game-changer for acne treatment.
19 Sep 2023
Climate ChangeMarine heatwaves are becoming frequent, last longer in deep ocean
Marine heatwaves are becoming "increasingly common" with "devastating ecosystem impacts," says a new study published in Nature Climate Change.
19 Sep 2023
ChinaChina approves clinical trials for bio-artificial liver
Chinese authorities have approved clinical trials of a stem cell-based artificial liver.
18 Sep 2023
International Space Station (ISS)Scientists create 'smart' molecule that could prevent microgravity-induced bone loss
A new study, led by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, claims that an engineered compound could effectively prevent bone loss in mice aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
13 Sep 2023
TechnologyBrain may release its own cannabinoids to lower stress: Study
A study reveals that under stress, the human brain may release its own cannabinoid molecules to help you calm down.
11 Sep 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIndian AI model matches radiologists in detecting gallbladder cancer
An AI-based approach in detecting gallbladder cancer (GBC) has been found comparable to that of experienced radiologists, per a study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia journal.
08 Sep 2023
BiologyMysterious golden orb discovered near coast of Alaska puzzles scientists
A remotely operated underwater vehicle, belonging to NOAA Ocean Exploration, discovered a puzzling golden orb at a depth of 3,300m off Alaska's coast.
08 Sep 2023
TechnologyHuman kidney grown inside pigs in China: Here's how
Chinese scientists have achieved a world first by successfully growing kidneys containing human cells within pig embryos.
08 Sep 2023
Pacific OceanTonga volcanic eruption unleashed fastest ocean flows ever documented
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga, in the southern Pacific Ocean, triggered the fastest underwater currents ever measured, according to a study published in the journal Science.
31 Aug 2023
OxygenOxygen-28 isotope defies 'magic number' theory of nuclear physics
Researchers at Japan's Tokyo Institute of Technology have discovered oxygen-28, an isotope with the biggest number of neutrons ever observed in an oxygen atom.
27 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessGold tattoos on living cells? These scientists made it possible
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in integrating human cells with electronic devices, by developing a technique to tattoo gold onto living tissue.
27 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessScientists unearth pathogens from 800-year-old teeth: Here's how
Scientists have discovered a new method to identify pathogens our ancestors encountered by analyzing antibodies extracted from 800-year-old teeth.
26 Aug 2023
Stanford UniversityStanford's breakthrough energy-saving paint might help lower electricity bills
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking paint that reflects up to 80% of the Sun's mid-infrared light.
24 Aug 2023
BiologyIn a first, scientists fully decode sex-related Y chromosome
Scientists have completely sequenced the male Y chromosome for the first time.
20 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessGroundbreaking probiotic treatment targets autoimmunity; treats Multiple Sclerosis in mice
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have made a groundbreaking discovery.
17 Aug 2023
TechnologyIn a first, pig-to-human kidney transplant provides 'life-sustaining' function
Researchers at the University of Alabama have achieved a significant milestone in the field of xenotransplantation, which involves the transplantation of living cells, tissues, or organs from one species to another.
15 Aug 2023
TechnologyGene therapy could help treat alcohol addiction
A new study involving rhesus monkeys has demonstrated promising results for gene therapy treatment aimed at addressing alcohol misuse.
08 Aug 2023
BiologyTwo-thirds of all species live in the soil: Study
Soils are the most species-rich ecosystems globally, with two-thirds of all species residing in them, finds a new study. Interestingly, this figure is more than double that of previous estimates.
08 Aug 2023
Solar EnergyBat activity goes down at solar farms, finds study
A study, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, discovered that six bat species have significantly lower activity levels at solar farms.
08 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessBinaural beats may weaken cognitive performance, finds study
A recent study suggests that binaural beats, believed to boost cognitive performance, may actually weaken it.
02 Aug 2023
WorldFace of oldest-modern woman who lived 45,000 years ago reconstructed
A 45,000-year-old woman's face has been roughly reconstructed by an international team of researchers.
28 Jul 2023
BiologyAncient roundworm revived after 46,000 years of being frozen
An international team of scientists has resurrected an ancient roundworm (nematode) that was frozen in the Siberian permafrost for thousands of years.
24 Jul 2023
AstronomyNGC 1277: How did a galaxy form without dark matter
Astronomers have found a massive galaxy that does not contain dark matter, a mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of the universe.
20 Jul 2023
COVID-19Genetic quirk behind why some people don't get COVID-19 symptoms
It has been a little over three years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed the lives of nearly seven million people.
19 Jul 2023
TechnologyChemical cocktail to AI drug: Latest discoveries on anti-aging
One of the key arms of research revolves around understanding aging and its effects.
15 Jul 2023
AstronomyScientists close in on origins of interstellar objects
We could be close to understanding the origin of the mysterious and rare interstellar objects (ISOs). These are cosmic bodies from interstellar space that travel through our solar system.
07 Jul 2023
BiologyAI may have discovered the ultimate anti-aging compound
Drug discovery is a demanding task, especially considering the time, research, and costs involved.
22 Jun 2023
TechnologyThis potent molecule in hairy moles could cure baldness
For ages, scientists have been looking for a cure for baldness and we may now have something substantial.
20 Jun 2023
AstronomyDiscovery of second-ever white dwarf pulsar explains how stars evolve
New research, led by the University of Warwick, has led to the discovery of what's only the second example of a white dwarf pulsar.
19 Jun 2023
BiologyScientists create synthetic human embryo with heartbeat, replicate early pregnancy
Researchers from the Gurdon Institute at the University of Cambridge have developed a model human embryo with a heartbeat and some traces of blood.
19 Jun 2023
TechnologyRampant groundwater pumping has altered Earth's spin: Study
Between 1993 and 2010, humans pumped out so much groundwater that it changed Earth's tilt by 31.5 inches, according to new research. Displacing large quantities of water affects Earth's axis, on which the planet spins.
09 Jun 2023
NASASpace trips mess with human brains: Study
A new study, backed by NASA, shows that long space travel takes a toll on astronauts' brains.
08 Jun 2023
3D Printing3D-printed heart valve that grows with patient shows promise
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new synthetic heart valve that could revolutionize the way pediatric heart valve replacements are performed.
07 Jun 2023
BiologyFirst-ever 'virgin birth' found in crocodile species: Know scientific significance
An 18-year-old female crocodile who had no contact with males gave birth to a fully developed female crocodile fetus.
01 Jun 2023
Climate ChangeClimate warming turning oceanic plankton microbes into CO2 emitters: Study
A new study, published in Functional Ecology, has found that climate warming could cause plankton microbes abundantly present in the oceans, to turn from carbon sinks into carbon emitters.
30 May 2023
Space NewsOne-third of Milky Way exoplanets may contain liquid water: Study
The possibility of finding life beyond Earth has enthralled scientists for a long time and remained a major quest in space exploration.
18 May 2023
JordanThese 8,000-year-old stone engravings may be the world's oldest 'blueprints'
Scientists have come across stone engravings of ancient megastructures in Jordan and Saudi Arabia that may be the world's oldest "blueprints."
12 May 2023
TechnologyResearchers grow meat from 'immortal' stem cells: How it's advantageous
A team from Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA) in the US has developed immortalized bovine muscle stem cells (iBSCs).
10 May 2023
TechnologyMicrobes sampled from Alps can digest plastics at low temperatures
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute WSL have found microbes, in the Alps and the Arctic regions, that can break down plastics at low temperatures.
08 May 2023
PayPalPayPal co-founder Peter Thiel seeks cryonic preservation. What is it?
Peter Thiel, who co-founded PayPal in 1998, wants his body to be frozen once he dies so that he could be brought back to life in the future.
05 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGenerative AI can improve antibody therapies against COVID-19: Here's how
New research shows that generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve antibody therapies against COVID-19, Ebola, and other viruses.
03 May 2023
BiologyStudy explains why people recount memorable experiences before death
Several people who have had near-death experiences have said they see their life flash before their eyes or that memorable moments replay, and other such experiences.