Ocean Microplastic Removal System Shows Promise in Large-Scale Test

Environmental engineers have successfully tested a new system for removing microplastics from ocean water at scale. The technology, developed by a team at the University of California, uses specially designed…

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AI System Predicts Protein Structures from Minimal Data

Computer scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that can accurately predict three-dimensional protein structures using significantly less data than previous methods. The new algorithm, called DeepFold, requires only partial…

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New Material Transforms Carbon Dioxide into Building Materials

Engineers at Stanford University have created a process that converts atmospheric carbon dioxide into a durable construction material with strength comparable to concrete. The technique uses a modified calcium silicate…

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Ancient Human DNA Reveals Previously Unknown Migration to Americas

Archaeologists analyzing 9,000-year-old human remains found in Alaska have discovered genetic signatures of a previously unknown migration to North America. The DNA doesn’t match any known ancient or modern Native…

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Biodegradable Microrobots Could Revolutionize Drug Delivery

Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed microscopic robots made entirely from biodegradable materials that can navigate through bodily fluids. These tiny machines, measuring less than the width of a human…

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AI-Powered Therapy Shows Promise in Mental Health

A recent clinical trial has demonstrated the potential of AI-powered therapy in treating mental health conditions. The study highlights how artificial intelligence can be utilized to provide effective therapeutic interventions,…

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Brain-Computer Interface Restores Mobility

Chinese researchers have developed NEO, a wireless, minimally invasive brain-computer interface system designed to restore hand mobility in individuals with paralysis. Clinical trials have shown promising results, with participants regaining…

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Quantum Computing Advances in Healthcare

Cleveland Clinic and IBM have installed the world’s first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research. This technology is being applied to tackle complex drug discovery questions that traditional supercomputers cannot…

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All-Female Crew Set for Historic Spaceflight

On April 14, 2025, an all-female crew, including pop star Katy Perry, will embark on a suborbital spaceflight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. Organized by Lauren Sánchez, the mission…

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AI Revolutionizes Scientific Discovery

Christopher Bishop, head of Microsoft’s AI for Science lab, emphasizes the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on scientific research. Deep learning and large language models have accelerated breakthroughs in fields…

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