Science & Technology

Scientists identify the first genetic marker for MS severity, opening the door to preventing long-term disability.

Scientists have developed a fluoride-containing electrolyte for lithium metal batteries that could boost the electric vehicle industry. The usefulness of this electrolyte extends to other types of advanced battery systems beyond lithium ion.

The gigantic, slimy salamanders known as hellbenders, once the apex predators of many freshwater streams, have been in decline for decades. A study has determined that in deforested areas, hellbender fathers are far more likely to eat their entire broo…

A new device provides rapid hemorrhage management, has minimal inflammatory effects, and provides infection control. Most notably, it has tunable rates of biodegradation, making it usable for both internal and external use, and features sensing capabil…

An analysis of oxygen levels in Earth’s oceans may provide some rare, good news about the health of the seas in a future, globally warmed world. A study analyzing ocean sediment shows that ocean oxygen levels in a key area were higher during the Miocen…

For the first time, the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed starlight from two massive galaxies hosting actively growing black holes — quasars — seen less than a billion years after the Big Bang.

‘Natural’ foods are trendy, and proponents claim that little or no processing helps preserve the food’s inherent flavor. Research now shows that, at least for certain artisanal, bean-to-bar chocolates, this could indeed be the case. The team reports th…

Scientists studying the protoplanetary disk around a young star have discovered the most compelling chemical evidence to date of the formation of protoplanets. The discovery will provide astronomers with an alternate method for detecting and characteri…

A group used a nematode model to discover that the weakening of the learning ability of older individuals does not occur when their diet includes the bacteria Lactobacillus reuteri. Since such bacteria are commonly found in the human gut, these finding…

Magnetotactic bacteria, which can align with the Earth’s magnetic field, have been discovered in a new location. Previously observed on land and in shallow water, analysis of a hydrothermal vent has proven that they can also survive deep under the ocea…

Have you ever studied hard for a test the night before, only to fail miserably the next day? Alternatively, you may have felt ill-prepared after studying the night before when, to your astonishment, you recall effortless the content on test day. This d…

Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a new study.

A new study has uncovered the word properties that make slogans effective, as the researchers found that the attributes that make a slogan easier to process lead to it being more likeable but less memorable, and vice versa.

Researchers have developed a new type of tumor-targeted alpha-particle therapy that has the potential to generically treat several kinds of cancer, with fewer negative side effects than currently available methods. The proof-of-concept study showed tha…

A new study shows that information from body postures plays a similarly important role for dogs as it does for humans. The results offer new insights into how dogs and humans perceive each other and their environment. They confirm that the temporal lob…

Researchers reveal how cells accelerate changes to their identity, a process known as cell fate conversion. The study has implications for cancer research as the disease often arises from errors in cell fate decisions. The study could eventually lead t…

Engineers concoct an easier way for scientists to study underwater topography.

Measuring human brain activity down to the cellular level: until now, this has been possible only to a limited extent. With a new approach it will now be much easier. The method relies on microelectrodes along with the support of brain tumor patients, …

New measurements of how particles flow from collisions of different types of particles at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have provided new insights into the origin of the shape of hot specks of matter generated in these collisions. The resu…

A recent study shows that European bird communities have shifted northeastward in the past 30 years. These shifts are faced with obstacles such as mountain ranges and coastlines. Overall, bird communities are moving towards cooler areas but not fast en…