Science & Technology
Depressed, and aging fast
Older adults with depression are actually aging faster than their peers, researchers report. They also have poor cardiovascular and brain health.
Optical switching at record speeds opens door for ultrafast, light-based electronics and computers
Imagine a home computer operating 1 million times faster than the most expensive hardware on the market. Now, imagine that being the industry standard. Physicists hope to pave the way for that reality.
Phytoplankton blooms offer insight into impacts of climate change
The first study into the biological response of the upper ocean in the wake of South Pacific cyclones could help predict the impact of warming ocean temperatures, researchers believe.
Known active ingredient as new drug candidate against mpox
Mpox — previously known as ‘monkeypox’ — is currently spreading worldwide. Researchers have now identified a compound that could help fight the disease.
Global experts propose a path forward in generating clean power from waste energy
Scientists have created a comprehensive ‘roadmap’ to guide global efforts to convert waste energy into clean power.