Researchers in Israel have made a groundbreaking discovery that reveals the intricate connection between proton transfer and electron spin in living organisms. This finding, published in PNAS, suggests that essential life processes are intrinsically quantum in nature. The study, led by Yossi Paltiel and his team, used lysozyme crystals to demonstrate the relationship between proton…
The US government’s recent announcement to revoke visas for Chinese students studying in “critical fields” has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. The policy, aimed at averting “theft of U.S. research, intellectual property, and technologies,” could affect tens of thousands of students and decimate research groups. The move has sparked fear and uncertainty among international…
France’s biotech sector is experiencing a surge in innovation, driven by a growing number of startups and government initiatives. Companies like Bioptimus, Brenus Pharma, and Brink Therapeutics are developing cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven diagnostics, regenerative therapies, and programmable recombinases. The France 2030 plan is helping to bridge the funding gap, ensuring that promising innovations have…
A new analysis of seismic data suggests that small and distant earthquakes can disrupt the growth of slow-slip events on major faults, which can lead to devastating earthquakes. The study found that the more frequently small earthquakes occur near a fault’s slow-slip zone, the less synchronized the slipping becomes. This discovery could help scientists better…
French AI lab Mistral has announced its first family of reasoning models, Magistral, which works through problems step-by-step for improved consistency and reliability. Magistral comes in two flavors: Magistral Small and Magistral Medium, with the latter being more capable but still underperforming compared to other leading AI labs in certain areas. Despite this, Mistral touts…
Researchers in Germany have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of gravitational wave research. By adapting mathematical techniques used in particle physics, they have developed a new approach that could significantly boost our understanding of gravitational waves emitted when black holes collide. This breakthrough could prove vital to the success of future gravitational-wave detectors,…
The United Nations scientific and cultural agency UNESCO has finalized a set of ethical principles to govern neurotechnologies, including brain-reading devices that can alter the nervous system’s activity to influence functions such as speech, touch, and movement. The recommendations focus on protecting users from technology misuse that could infringe on their human rights, including their…
Researchers in Germany have discovered that spruce trees can become more resistant to droughts by adjusting their canopies to save water. This adaptation allows them to cope better with future droughts, which are becoming increasingly common due to climate change. The study suggests that trees can “remember” times of abundance as well as scarcity, and…
Apple has announced significant updates to its Wallet app, making it more travel-friendly. The app will soon be able to store digital versions of passports, and boarding passes will gain new features, including links to terminal maps and the ability to track AirTagged luggage. These updates aim to simplify travel and make it easier for…
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have made a groundbreaking discovery by “listening” to the sound from stars in the M67 cluster, revealing a surprising plateau in their frequency pattern. This plateau, which appears during the subgiant and red giant phases of stars, offers a new diagnostic tool to improve mass and age estimates of stars beyond…