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BrainIAC, a new AI model, analyzes brain MRIs to predict dementia risk, tumor mutations, and brain cancer survival.
A new AI model from Mass General Brigham learns from unlabeled brain MRIs, then tackles tasks from brain age to tumor genetics.
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A small crossover study suggests natural daylight can improve glucose stability and metabolic signals in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
HealthStudy finds indoor daylight could support healthier metabolismRebecca Shavit
This artist’s impression shows the observed exoplanet, which goes by the name HR8799e.
SpaceJWST solves a longstanding mystery of giant planet formationJoseph Shavit
Radar data reveal what may be a giant lava tube beneath Venus, offering rare insight into the planet’s hidden volcanic past.
SpaceScientists find evidence of a massive lava tube hiding on VenusJoshua Shavit
Researchers at Penn and Mayo developed a blood test that detects pancreatic cancer early, raising hopes for better survival.
HealthNew blood markers could detect early-onset pancreatic cancerHannah Shavit-Weiner
PhD candidate Linda Losurdo
SpaceStudent made cosmic dust in the lab revealing life’s early chemical originsJoshua Shavit
A new study uses anonymized WhatsApp metadata to show that many people misread their own messaging behavior and can improve awareness with data.
DiscoveriesWhy most people misjudge their texting, and how data can helpRebecca Shavit
Researchers confirm positronium behaves like a quantum wave, revealing new insight into matter and antimatter.
DiscoveriesScientists observe quantum wave behavior in positronium for the first timeShy Cohen
New research shows guided dreams during REM sleep can help solve creative problems and boost insight after waking.
HealthGuided dreams during REM sleep can boost problem solvingMac Oliveau
JWST spots benzene, methane and more in a dust-buried galaxy core, hinting cosmic rays drive rich organic chemistry.
SpaceJWST finds a surprise flood of organic molecules in a hidden galaxyJoseph Shavit
A new sunlight activated nanospray kills bacteria, reduces pain, stops bleeding, and speeds diabetic wound healing.
HealthNew sunlight-powered nanospray heals infected diabetic woundsHannah Shavit-Weiner
Hugo Dil discussing photoemission with a colleague at EPFL.
DiscoveriesPhysicists measured time without a clock at the quantum scaleJoshua Shavit
Precise pulsar timing reveals possible evidence of a dark matter clump lurking near our solar neighborhood.
SpaceAstronomers find clearest evidence yet of a dark matter subhalo near the SunJoseph Shavit
A new study shows how AI integrated coursework helps adult learners gain career ready skills in environmental science.
AIAI-powered course design is helping adult students build real job skillsShy Cohen
A new DNA method lets scientists measure plant roots underground, opening doors for climate research and smarter farming.
Green ImpactDNA breakthrough reveals the hidden life of plant rootsRebecca Shavit
MIT-led research suggests microbes used oxygen hundreds of millions of years before Earth’s Great Oxidation Event.
Green ImpactStudy finds microbes used oxygen far earlier than scientists thoughtRebecca Shavit
New MRI research shows yawning shifts brain fluid in unexpected ways, offering clues to why the behavior evolved.
HealthYawning may quietly protect your brain, study findsHannah Shavit-Weiner