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A new space mission plans to use quantum sensors to search for faint forces that may reveal the true nature of dark matter.
New space sensors may uncover exotic forces tied to dark matter, offering breakthroughs beyond Earth’s limits.
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A new study reveals that GPT-4V can read social cues with accuracy that nearly matches human judgment
AIAI model shows human-level skill in reading people and social situationsShy Cohen
Sue Rhee, Director of MSU's Plant Resilience Institute, is one of the College of Natural Science researchers working to make plants more climate resistant.
Green ImpactResilient desert plant shows how agricultural crops could beat global warmingRebecca Shavit
Bowhead whales can live more than 200 years with little cancer.
HealthBowhead whales may hold key to humans living for centuriesMac Oliveau
A new fossil study confirms that a smaller tyrannosaur once lived beside T. rex, changing how we see the dinosaur world and the science behind it. (image: Snout of Nanotyrannus).
DiscoveriesDecades old T. rex debate ends with stunning discoveryJoshua Shavit
Study finds daily movement slows early Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
HealthDaily physical activity lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adultsJoseph Shavit
A new study shows how future high-resolution black hole images could test gravity at its limits and reveal whether Einstein’s theory still holds.
SpaceNew high-res black hole images challenge Einstein’s theory of relativityJoseph Shavit
Engineered to augment natural lower leg and ankle movement, the Project Amplify system breaks the perception of possibility by providing an unparalleled boost to anyone who wants to move, creating a new future for running, jogging and walking.
InnovationsNike’s electric bike inspired shoe: Helping everyday athletes go further with less effortJoshua Shavit
A new technique called mind captioning translates brain activity into text, offering hope for people with communication challenges.
AIAI-powered ‘mind captioning’ tool turns brain activity into clear textShy Cohen
Toyota’s Mobi debuts as a child-safe autonomous pod offering new possibilities for independent travel and AI-guided mobility.
AIToyota’s self-driving EV bubble car for kids turns heads in JapanRebecca Shavit
A 20-year Japanese study finds blood sugar spikes—even within normal range—may predict early death from heart disease and cancer.
HealthA simple blood sugar test predicts your risk for an early deathMac Oliveau
Researchers used type Ia supernovae, similar to G299 pictured, to help establish that the universe's expansion may actually have started to slow.
SpaceUniversal expansion may be slowing down rather than speeding upJoseph Shavit
A new model suggests colossal early-universe stars shaped the chemistry of ancient star clusters and influenced the rise of young galaxies.
SpaceNew model reveals how supermassive stars shaped the early universeJoseph Shavit
Hektoria glacier on Antarctica's Eastern Peninsula.
Green ImpactHektoria glacier’s record breaking collapse signals a much bigger Antarctic threatMac Oliveau
A new study shows AI struggles to detect human lies, raising concerns about accuracy, bias and real-world risks.
AICan AI detect when a person is lying — should we trust it?Shy Cohen
New research shows how a protein-based material can guide mineral growth and rebuild worn enamel
HealthNew protein gel regenerates tooth enamel — revolutionizing dental healthRebecca Shavit
The evidence shows that early hominins returned to the same area again and again between 2.75 and 2.44 million years ago.
DiscoveriesEarly humans started making and using tools 2.75 million years agoJoseph Shavit