Quantum precision: A new kind of resistor
Researchers have developed a method that can improve the performance of quantum resistance standards. It’s based on a quantum phenomenon called Quantum Anomalous Hall effect.
New study sheds light on the mechanisms underlying the development of malignant pediatric brain tumors
A new study revealed how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to the development of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid (AT/RT) tumors, which are aggressive brain tumors that mainly affect young children. There is an urgent need for more research in this …
The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being
Sports, beyond entertainment, foster community and belonging, benefiting both individuals and society. Despite its recognized positive effects, limited evidence exists on the link between watching sports and well-being. To address this gap, a team of r…
Green-to-red transformation of Euglena gracilis using bonito stock and intense red light
Euglena gracilis, often regarded as a ‘superfood,’ is a promising microalga with many health and nutritional benefits. In a recent study, researchers found an efficient and low-resource approach to trigger a reddening reaction in E. gracilis using red …
Researchers resolve old mystery of how phages disarm pathogenic bacteria
Bacterial infections pose significant challenges to agriculture and medicine, especially as cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to rise. In response, scientists are elucidating the ways that bacteria-infecting viruses disarm these pathogens…
Even the simplest marine organisms tend to be individualistic
Sport junkie or couch potato? Always on time or often late? The animal kingdom, too, is home to a range of personalities, each with its own lifestyle. Biologists report on a surprising discovery: even simple marine polychaete worms shape their day-to-d…
Antibiotics aren’t effective for most lower tract respiratory infections
Use of antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs even if a bacterial infection was present, finds a large, prospective study of people who sought treatment in U.S. primary or urgent care settings for lower-respirat…
AI can write you a poem and edit your video. Now, it can help you be funnier
Researchers have developed an AI application using cartoons from The New Yorker to help people be funnier.
Pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, may contain valuable lithium, a key element for green energy
The technology revolution and development of new renewable energy resources is driving demand for lithium to new heights, but it is not a common mineral. Scientists say they have found lithium in an unexpected place; fool’s gold, or pyrite, deposits.
Physicists solve puzzle about ancient galaxy found by Webb telescope
Physicists solve a puzzle linked to JWST-ER1g, a massive ancient galaxy that formed when the universe was just a quarter of its current age.
New radar analysis method can improve winter river safety
Researchers have developed a way to use radar to detect open water zones and other changes in Alaska’s frozen rivers in the early winter. The approach can be automated to provide current hazard maps and is applicable across the Arctic and sub-Arctic.
School suspensions and exclusions put vulnerable children at risk
Managing problematic student behavior is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school suspensions and expulsions…
Carbon beads help restore healthy gut microbiome and reduce liver disease progression
Innovative carbon beads reduce bad bacteria and inflammation in animal models, which are linked to liver cirrhosis and other serious health issues.
You Won’t Believe My Shocking Rivian Stock Prediction
Rivian’s stock price is approaching record lows, and investors wonder about its long-term prospects.
Wall Street Downgrades Tesla’s Earnings Expectations as Competition Intensifies
Ford takes a direct shot at Tesla with its pricing action.
Novo Nordisk and Ginkgo Bioworks Are Teaming Up. Here’s Why That’s Bullish for Both Stocks.
The collaboration could help solve challenges for both businesses.
Where Will Super Micro Computer Stock Be in 5 Years?
This hardware maker is benefiting from a surge in AI-related demand. But will the rally last the test of time?
Better Buy: Bristol Myers Squibb or the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF?
Bristol Myers Squibb stock sports an attractive valuation and dividend yield. Is it a more compelling buy than the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF?
Missed Out on the Bull Market Recovery? 5 ETFs You Can Buy Today.
These five funds all have solid track records, low fees, and great prospects for further growth.
Here’s (at Least) 1 new Reason to Buy Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock
Vertex just laid claim to an asset that might be very valuable.