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A hidden “on switch” in human DNA has finally been decoded
Researchers at UC San Diego used artificial intelligence to decode the “initiator,” a DNA sequence that marks where gene expression begins, found in approximately 60% of human genes.
Scientists discover a real-life “dragon” and name it after Syrax
Scientists have identified a new lizard species in Thai mountain forests and named it Acanthosaura syrax after a dragon from the fantasy series House of the Dragon, based on shared characteristics.
NASA is about to launch a powerful new eye on the universe
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope received approval to proceed with final launch preparations following a Flight Readiness Review at Kennedy Space Center, with liftoff targeted for August 30.
Scientists just imaged the hidden quantum shape of a molecule
Researchers at the University of Göttingen have successfully imaged the three-dimensional wavefunction of a molecule by combining photoelectron spectroscopy with advanced algorithms.
Friday’s Blood Moon to bring partial lunar eclipse to West Country
A partial lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of Friday, creating a Blood Moon effect with the lunar body appearing reddish and unusually large due to its low position on the horizon.
Chimpanzees have been hurling rocks at the same trees for more than a decade
Researchers documented wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau repeatedly throwing rocks at specific trees over more than a decade, a rare behavior suggesting cultural significance and communication.
New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died
A fossil quarry in New Jersey has become one of the world’s most significant excavation sites, offering unparalleled insights into the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
Higgs Boson was UK triumph, but British physics faces ‘catastrophic’ cuts
Britain prepares to cut funding for particle physics and astronomy research, including contributions to Large Hadron Collider upgrades, raising concerns about the future of blue-sky scientific research.
A tiny “rainbow on a chip” could help supercharge 6G networks
Researchers at Loughborough University developed a rice-grain-sized microchip that produces precise light frequencies, potentially enabling faster 6G networks and advanced quantum timing applications.
James Webb captures a cosmic lion sculpted by a dying star
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed infrared images of NGC 2392, a planetary nebula shaped like a lion, revealing structures created by a dying star at its center.
Scientists turn sheep’s wool into a material that helps regrow bone
Scientists at King’s College London developed a wool-based material that helps repair damaged bone, showing promise as a sustainable alternative to collagen scaffolds used in current medical applications.
Kilkeel: Generations of fish ‘wiped out’ after pollution incident
A pollution incident in County Down’s Kilkeel River has killed thousands of fish across a 5km stretch, with an angling club calling it the worst environmental event it has witnessed in the area.
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.
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