Where Will Alibaba Stock Be in 5 Years?
The Chinese e-commerce and cloud giant will transform over the next few years.
The latest weapon against cancer is … a keto diet?
Keto diets shrink pancreatic and colorectal tumors by starving them of the glucose they need to survive. But they also speed up development of a lethal wasting disease called cachexia. In mice, researchers have found that pairing keto with a corticoste…
Four-legged robot traverses tricky terrains thanks to improved 3D vision
Researchers have developed a new model that trains four-legged robots to see more clearly in 3D. The advance enabled a robot to autonomously cross challenging terrain with ease — including stairs, rocky ground and gap-filled paths — while clearing ob…
The chatbot will see you now
Results from a study of the use of a chatbot in the consent process show that it encourages inclusivity, and leads to faster completion and high levels of understanding. Whereas the traditional method of consenting does not have a mechanism to verify u…
Researchers uncover why light-to-moderate drinking is tied to better heart health
A new study offers an explanation for why light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with lower risk of heart disease. For the first time, researchers found that alcohol, in light to moderate quantities, was associated with long-term reduc…
CRISPR/Cas9-based gene drive could suppress agricultural pests
Researchers have now used a gene-drive system to suppress an important agricultural pest.
Breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment with the help of a virus
Researchers are describing the results of a recent clinical trial — a breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment with the help of a modified cold virus injected directly into the tumor. When combined with an immunotherapy drug, the authors observed a subs…
A baking soda solution for clean hydrogen storage
Scientists investigate the promising properties of a common, Earth-abundant salt.