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Neither Ironman nor the Hulk: Human Enhancements for Military Purposes
Fifty years ago Alvin Toffler foretold the future possibility that man will have the capability to redesign the human body. His assertion followed only eight years after the Noble Prize was awarded for describing DNA molecules. “New genetic knowledge will per…
AI at sea: Oregon State University partners with Dell to transform climate research
Artificial intelligence is accelerating scientific research, allowing for deeper insights at an unprecedented pace. At Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, AI-powered research is driving new discoveries in oceanic and ea…
“It’s Really That Simple!”: 35 Complex Concepts Explained Like You’re Five
If you’ve ever found yourself lost in complex explanations, struggling to grasp intricate concepts, or simply yearning for bite-sized knowledge, the Instagram page ‘explainlikeimfivee’ is a game-changer. This page has taken the internet by storm, offering inc…
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf just challenged Anthropic CEO’s vision for AI’s future — and ...
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf challenges Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's "compressed 21st century" vision, arguing AI systems are building "yes-men on servers" rather than the revolutionary thinkers needed for scientific breakthroughs.
Mission accomplished for Integral, ESA's gamma-ray telescope
Paris (ESA) Feb 27, 2025 The European Space Agency's gamma-ray telescope ends its observations next 28th February. During its 22 years in space, Integral has reshaped our view of the most dramatic events in the Universe. The high-energy observatory played a …
Check Out the Family Ties of House Dem Championing Status Quo at NIH
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A Democratic member of Congress has emerged as a vocal defender of the status quo at the National Institutes of Health and... Read More The post Check Out the Family Ties of House Dem Championing Status Quo at NIH appeared first o…
Save the EPA’s Office of Research and Development to Save Lives
When I was an undergraduate, I landed a paid internship that set me on a trajectory to a career in science policy—though of course I didn’t know it at the time. Like many college students, I had no idea what I wanted to do for work.But my summer with the U.S.…
The un-merry-go-round of media, pharma, and government
A scientific journal on Tuesday retracted the March 2020 study that introduced the world to hydroxychloroquine early in the COVID-19 pandemic – and confirmed that the attention was undeserved from the start…The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, w…
New Conversations, Deep Questions, Bold Ideas in Season Four of ‘The Joy of Why’
Steven Strogatz and Janna Levin return for a new season on major scientific and mathematical questions of our time, with 12 all-new episodes and a new format. The post New Conversations, Deep Questions, Bold Ideas in Season Four of ‘The Joy of Why’ first appe…
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A novel framework for increasing research transparency: Exploring the connection between diversit...
A split sample/dual method research protocol is demonstrated to increase transparency while reducing the probability of false discovery. We apply the protocol to examine whether diversity in ownership teams increases or decreases the likelihood of a firm repo…
Professor William Thilly, whose research illuminated the effects of mutagens on human cells, dies...
MIT Professor William Thilly, a pioneer in the study of human genetic mutations, died at 79. Thilly studied how environmental mutagens affect human cells and created assays that are now widely used in toxicology and drug development.
Incredible Engineering- Inventing the Transistor
Reach into your pocket and pull out your cell phone. Even if you are rocking the most ancient, stripped-down flip phone from 2002, the object in your hands is still a marvel of modern electronics technology, packing billions of tiny switches into just a few c…
Electric field stimulation directs target-specific axon regeneration and partial restoration of v...
Failure of central nervous system (CNS) axons to regenerate after injury results in permanent disability. Several molecular neuro-protective and neuro-regenerative strategies have been proposed as potential treatments but do not provide the directional cues n…
Alzheimer’s prevention hope as drug cuts deadly disease onset in half
A long-term human trial has found that a discontinued drug halved the presentation of early-onset Alzheimer's disease in people with a genetic predisposition to the devastating condition. Right now, symptoms are almost 100% likely to develop in patients betwe…
Tales from the Loop is everything The Electric State isn’t
The Electric State premiered on Netflix over the weekend, and… well, it’s not great. Joe and Anthony Russo’s latest sci-fi action movie loosely adapts writer-illustrator Simon Stålenhag’s 2018 illustrated novel of the same name, but failed to inspire the kind…
The Earth Observer Editor’s Corner: January–March 2025
NASA’s Earth Observing fleet continues to age gracefully. While several new missions have joined the fleet in the past year, scientists and engineers work to extend the life of existing missions and maximize their science along the way. The crowning example i…
Preparing for the Intelligence Explosion | Forethought
AI that can accelerate research could drive a century of technological progress over just a few years. During such a period, new technological or political developments will raise consequential and hard-to-reverse decisions, in rapid succession. We call these…
Book Review: The Maverick Scientist by Forrest Mims III
Mims recounts his lifelong passion for experimentation, from early childhood tinkering to groundbreaking research in atmospheric science. His journey includes designing altimeters for model rockets, inventing devices that have been used by NASA, and—perhaps m…
India led science for 2,000 years, but can it lead in AI and Quantum? Myntra founder Mukesh Bansa...
India once led the world in science and mathematics, but today it lags behind in cutting-edge technology. Myntra co-founder Mukesh Bansal has urged urgent action, calling for a ‘Manhattan Project’ to boost innovation. He emphasises increasing R&D spending, st…
The Dire Consequences of Science Without DEI
Early medical care during pregnancy can prevent complications, and lead to healthier babies and parents-to-be. In 2022, Evangeline Warren, a sociology PhD student at Ohio State University, received a “diversity supplement” grant from the National Institutes o…
Interview with Michiharu Hyogo, Citizen Scientist and First Author of a New Scientific Paper
Peer-reviewed scientific journal articles are the bedrock of science. Each one represents the culmination of a substantial project, impartially checked for accuracy and relevance – a proud accomplishment for any science team. The person who takes responsibil…
The end of the genetic paradigm of cancer
Genome sequencing results and single-cell transcriptomics continue to produce findings that challenge the idea that cancer is purely a ‘genetic disease’. This Essay delves into cancer omics data that questions the somatic mutation theory (SMT), and presents t…
Eight quick tips for biologically and medically informed machine learning
Machine learning has become a powerful tool for computational analysis in the biomedical sciences, with its effectiveness significantly enhanced by integrating domain-specific knowledge. This integration has give rise to informed machine learning, in contrast…
Autism, genes and hormones: How the placenta may hold clues to autism’s puzzle
Autism is more common in boys than girls, and new research suggests that prenatal hormones and the placenta may influence genetic risk factors for autism. The placenta actively regulates hormone levels and gene expression, with male and female placentas funct…
A poxvirus ankyrin protein LSDV012 inhibits IFIT1 in a host-species-specific manner by compromisi...
Author summary In this study, we investigated the role of ankyrin repeat proteins in the Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), focusing specifically on LSDV012. Poxviruses, known for their large genome size (>180kbp), often encode proteins with ankyrin repeats, ye…
Princeton joins new cancer research hub established with gift from Weill Family Foundation
Joshua Rabinowitz will direct Princeton’s role in the Weill Cancer Hub East, a collaboration with The Rockefeller University, Weill Cornell Medicine and the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research dedicated to making immunotherapy more effective for cancer patie…
How to promote university technology transfer? A configuration analysis based on technology, orga...
University technology transfer (UTT) is at the forefront of innovation, representing the key to promoting the deep integration of science and technology with the economy. In order to explore mechanisms of realizing UTT, this study uses the fuzzy set qualitati…
Ten simple rules to complete successfully a computational MSc thesis project
The thesis project is an essential step to obtain an MSc degree. Within STEM and Life Sciences disciplines, computational theses have specific characteristics that differentiate them from wet laboratory ones. In this article, we present Ten simple rules to di…
Mitolyn Reviews 2025: Consumer Reports on Mitolyn Weight Loss Supplement
TALLMADGE, Ohio, March 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitolyn is making waves in the weight loss world by focusing on what experts now recognize as the core of healthy fat burning: mitochondria. Rather than dictating strict diets or extreme workouts, Mitolyn of…
Plantsulin: Introducing Plantsulin –Ingredients, Study Findings and Where to Buy
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plantsulin is more than just another blood sugar supplement—it’s a science-backed breakthrough poised to tackle the deeply rooted metabolic challenges underlying Type 2 diabetes. The “hidden gluconin advantage” at t…
