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Human cortical neurons may be more powerful computing units than rat neurons, offering clues to human cognition.
A new study suggests single human brain cells do far more computing than once believed.
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A year inside a sealed habitat can sound like science fiction, but NASA is treating it as preparation.
SpaceNASA is looking for four volunteers willing to spend a year inside a simulated Mars missionAmyn Bhai
Study of nearly 20,000 NFL players found sharply higher death rates from dementia, ALS, and Parkinson’s disease.
HealthNFL players 4x more likely to die due to neurodegenerative diseaseAmyn Bhai
RHIC data reveal spin-linked hyperons, suggesting virtual quark pairs in empty space can become real matter.
DiscoveriesScientists achieve the impossible by creating matter from empty spaceJoshua Shavit
Satellite data show Myanmar’s 2025 quake ripped 500 kilometers along the Sagaing Fault with shallow slip and supershear signs.
DiscoveriesMyanmar’s deadliest earthquake results in 500 km rupture and signs of a rare supershear breakJoshua Shavit
Scientists discover deep mountain soils hold far more carbon than expected, offering new hope for natural climate solutions and better carbon tracking.
Green ImpactMountain soils store twice as much carbon as scientists thoughtRebecca Shavit
New research shows fucoidan from brown seaweed may block norovirus by forming a protective shield against infection.
HealthSeaweed compound may block norovirus infection – helping 685 million people each yearHannah Shavit-Weiner
Ancient rocks from Pilbara suggest water reached Earth’s mantle 3.1 billion years ago, fueling volcanism before modern plate tectonics.
Green ImpactWater seeping into Earth’s mantle 3.1 billion years ago fueled early volcanic activity and plate tectonicsShy Cohen
New research suggests dark matter could be born ultrafast during reheating and still cool enough to build galaxies.
SpaceNew study reveals how dark matter formed shortly after the Big BangJoseph Shavit
Swedish researchers found gut bacteria patterns linked to type 2 diabetes years before diagnosis, pointing to earlier risk detection.
HealthGut microbes linked to type 2 diabetes years before diagnosisMac Oliveau
A new one-hour brush swab test could detect oral cancer early and cut unnecessary painful mouth biopsies for many patients.
HealthNew one-hour brush swab test can detect oral cancers without painful biopsiesHannah Shavit-Weiner
Strange isotope signals in 3I/ATLAS suggest the interstellar comet formed around an ancient, metal-poor star.
SpaceInterstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may come from a solar system much older than our ownJoshua Shavit
This artist’s impression shows a quasar: a brief period of life for a big, bright galaxy during which large quantities of material spiral into its central supermassive black hole, releasing energetic light as it does so.
SpaceEuclid finds 31 distant quasars dating back 800 million yearsJoseph Shavit
A new study links 6PPD-quinone, a tire-wear pollutant, to genes and pathways involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
HealthVehicle tire wear pollution linked to Alzheimer’s risk – impacting over 30 million people globallyMac Oliveau
A University of Reading study reveals how microbes shape artisan cheese flavor and may support gut health through fermentation and aging.
HealthScientists discover what gives artisan cheeses their distinct flavorsRebecca Shavit
MIT-led modeling suggests human-caused ozone depletion may have begun in 1957 in the tropical upper stratosphere.
SpaceOzone depletion actually began decades before holes in the ozone layer were first discoveredShy Cohen
Scientists have developed a blood test that reveals how fast your organs are aging, offering early warnings for disease and lifespan risks.
HealthNew blood test finds different body parts age at different speedsMac Oliveau