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Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
Astronomers have identified a new cosmic object called a black hole “star” spanning the size of the solar system, emitting 100 billion times more energy than known stars while displaying characteristics of both black holes and stars.
A stress hormone may help the brain repair itself
Researchers identified that a stress hormone called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) helps regulate brain cell maturation and myelin repair following injury in mice.
Immune cells flood into the aging brain, Stanford scientists discover
Stanford researchers discovered that immune cells from throughout the body enter the human brain during aging and transform into specialized brain immune cells, challenging decades of scientific assumptions about brain immunity.
Scientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways
Cambridge researchers found that activating and blocking the same brain receptor both promote weight loss through different mechanisms in different brain regions, offering insights for developing more effective obesity treatments.
A 60-year-old theory about ants, bees and wasps may be wrong
A new study challenges a 60-year-old theory that a genetic system in ants, bees and wasps explains their complex social organization, suggesting other biological traits may be more important.
A 30-year-old fossil was hiding bones from a mysterious ancient sea monster
Researchers uncovered four previously unidentified fossil bones from a mosasaur specimen stored for three decades, including the first confirmed premaxilla from a Japanese mosasaur that may represent a new species.
When gut microbes run low on fiber, they may start eating you
Two studies reveal how plant-based foods reshape gut bacteria metabolism, shifting production toward beneficial compounds while reducing harmful metabolites that may damage health.
Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as atmospheric CO2 rises
Rising atmospheric CO2 levels are associated with shifts in blood chemistry markers that track the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, researchers found, raising concerns about long-term population health.
‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
UK scientists are growing miniature human organs from patient cells to improve drug testing and reduce animal use in medical research, with a new Cambridge-based hub receiving £20 million in funding.
3,500-year-old skeletons challenge what scientists thought they knew about syphilis
A new study of 3,500-year-old skeletal remains from Vietnam challenges the assumption that congenital treponemal infection indicates ancient venereal syphilis, suggesting other forms may transmit mother-to-child.
Scientists turn Starlink into a giant scanner for Earth’s upper atmosphere
Researchers at Kyoto University used Starlink satellite data and tomography techniques to map Earth’s upper atmosphere, creating the first two-dimensional snapshot of thermospheric density to improve satellite collision predictions.
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
Astronomers have identified a new cosmic object called a black hole “star” located billions of light-years away, which is solar system-sized and emits extraordinary energy levels.
‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
UK scientists will grow miniature human organs from NHS patients’ cells to improve drug testing and reduce animal use in research and development.
This hydrogen turbine turns controlled explosions into electricity
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology operated a hydrogen turbine for 303 seconds using pressure-gain combustion, surpassing NASA’s previous record and advancing clean energy technology.
Sunlight creates quantum entanglement once thought to require lasers
Researchers demonstrated that sunlight can generate quantum entanglement between photons, offering a more energy-efficient alternative to laser-based quantum technologies for secure communication and computing applications.
The sun is covered in tiny whirlpools we’ve never seen before
Scientists have detected tiny plasma vortices on the Sun’s surface using advanced telescope observations and simulations, structures that may help explain how the star stores and releases magnetic energy.
This tiny gold crystal could bring quantum technology out of the deep freeze
LSU physicists have created the first room-temperature quantum material that can identify and transport quantum states of light, potentially enabling practical quantum technologies without expensive cryogenic cooling systems.
New fuel cell breakthrough could help power energy-hungry data centers
Researchers have developed an improved fuel cell catalyst using platinum-cobalt nanoparticles embedded in structured carbon, potentially enabling data centers to generate their own electricity and reduce grid strain.
Meteorite that smashed through a New Jersey roof reveals clues to life’s origins
A meteorite that struck a New Jersey home in July 2024 contains rare evidence of salty fluids from a primitive asteroid, revealing possible ingredients for life’s origins.
For 15,000 years, humans and dogs have been changing each other
Dogs have lived alongside humans for roughly 15,000 years, evolving into hundreds of distinct types adapted to different environments and cultures worldwide, from Arctic sled dogs to tropical hunting companions.
We should smile at our dogs – a new scientific study reveals why
A new study reveals that dogs’ brains respond to human smiling with activation in reward circuits, suggesting they find happy faces inherently valuable even from strangers.
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