Category: Science
First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain — ScienceDaily
A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can…
Environmental drivers such as sea level affect genetic evolution and point to where conservation efforts may be focused — ScienceDaily
What drives crocodile evolution? Is climate a major factor or changes in sea levels? Determined to find answers to these questions, researchers from McGill University…
Webb spies Chariklo ring system with high-precision technique — ScienceDaily
In an observational feat of high precision, scientists used a new technique with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to capture the shadows of starlight cast…
Natural language model jumpstarts protein design with creation of active enzymes — ScienceDaily
Scientists have created an AI system capable of generating artificial enzymes from scratch. In laboratory tests, some of these enzymes worked as well as those…
NASA’s Fermi detects first gamma-ray eclipses from ‘spider’ star systems — ScienceDaily
Scientists have discovered the first gamma-ray eclipses from a special type of binary star system using data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. These so-called…
New AI tool makes speedy gene-editing possible — ScienceDaily
An artificial intelligence program may enable the first simple production of customizable proteins called zinc fingers to treat diseases by turning genes on and off….
Coffee with milk may have an anti-inflammatory effect — ScienceDaily
Can something as simple as a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans? Apparently so, according to a new study from…
A fairy-like robot flies by the power of wind and light — ScienceDaily
The development of stimuli-responsive polymers has brought about a wealth of material-related opportunities for next-generation small-scale, wirelessly controlled soft-bodied robots. For some time now, engineers…
Much higher percentages of possible addiction to processed food seen among older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation — ScienceDaily
Whether you call them comfort foods, highly processed foods, junk foods, empty calories or just some of Americans’ favorite foods and drinks, a sizable percentage…
Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to major new research — ScienceDaily
Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to major new research. The study — the largest of…
