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A new study finds that a naturally occurring sugar may regrow hair by boosting blood flow, matching the effects of minoxidil in mice.

Hair loss breakthrough: Sugar gel boosts regrowth by 90 percent

New study shows a natural sugar gel regrows hair in mice, offering hope for safer treatment of hereditary-pattern baldness.

Joseph ShavitPublished Jul 11, 2025 5:07 PM PDT

Texas A&M scientists create living materials to build Martian homes using fungi and cyanobacteria without human help.

Scientists develop new process to build homes on Mars using fungi and bacteria Rebecca Shavit

Gregg Sucha, laser engineer, holds up a laser burn mark on photographic paper in a control room of the ZEUS lab.

Scientists fire most powerful US laser ever—100 times Earth’s total energy usage Rebecca Shavit

New organic solar cells double efficiency to 8.7% with eco-friendly materials and low-heat methods.

New breakthrough in organic solar cell technology doubles their efficiency Mac Oliveau

A UCLA-led study has found that JAK inhibitors could stop or reverse immune-related diabetes caused by cancer immunotherapy.

Breakthrough drug could prevent deadly side effect of cancer treatment Joshua Shavit

A new quantum theory proposes the universe collapsed itself into a classical state, solving Schrödinger’s cat paradox at cosmic scale.

New theory proposes the universe collapsed itself into reality, solving Schrödinger’s cat paradox Joshua Shavit

AI helps detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy earlier, revealing hidden cases and improving care for patients with this silent heart disease.

New AI tool spots hidden heart disease with high degree of accuracy Mac Oliveau

Scientists have extended quantum battery energy storage by over 1,000 times using molecular triplet states, solving a key limitation in design.

New quantum battery breakthrough boosts energy storage by 1,000x Rebecca Shavit

A new cancer treatment uses vibrating dye molecules triggered by near-infrared light to rip cancer cells apart without drugs or heat.

Molecular jackhammers use near-infrared light to kill 99% of cancer cells Joseph Shavit

Hydrogen fuel cell innovation could replace batteries as the future of clean, long-haul transportation Mac Oliveau

EPFL introduces a groundbreaking miniaturized brain-machine interface (MiBMI), enabling accurate, real-time translation of thoughts into readable text

Revolutionary brain implant converts thoughts to text with over 90% accuracy Rebecca Shavit

Ferrari unveils Hypersail, a futuristic racing yacht combining automotive technology and renewable energy to redefine speed and sustainability on the ocean.

Ferrari’s new Hypersail yacht: Flying across oceans without fuel Joseph Shavit

AI-powered satellite launches in just 13 months, using real-time self-monitoring tech to predict system performance in orbit.

First AI-powered self-monitoring satellite launched into space Mac Oliveau

Scientists levitate a magnet to search for ultralight dark matter, setting new limits with cutting-edge quantum sensing.

Microscopic magnet powers search for dark matter in the universe Mac Oliveau

This new form of air travel has the potential to transform daily transportation across the world.

Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi set to revolutionize urban mobility Rebecca Shavit

A breakthrough smart window technology lets buildings control light and heat while protecting pedestrians from glare

Revolutionary smart windows offer real-time control over light, heat and glare Joseph Shavit

AI tools help doctors better detect physical child abuse in ERs, reducing diagnostic errors and improving child safety.

New AI tool boosts accuracy of child abuse detection in hospitals Mac Oliveau