Researchers at the University of Oxford and the University of Michigan have developed a new type of microrobot that can deliver therapeutics with precision and navigate complex biological terrains. The microrobots, called permanent magnetic droplet-derived microrobots (PMDMs), are made from a biocompatible hydrogel and can be tailored to each clinical scenario. They can carry drugs…
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A devastating wave of floods has swept across the United States, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The extreme rainfall events are linked to climate change, with rising temperatures leading to increased water vapor in the atmosphere. Oceanographer Joellen Russell explains that the warming ocean is also a key factor, contributing to the flooding…
Researchers in Japan have successfully visualized the formation and evolution of quasiparticles known as excitons in carbon nanotubes for the first time. This breakthrough could aid the development of nanotube-based nanoelectronic and nanophotonic devices. The team used a technique called ultrafast infrared scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (IR s-SNOM) to image excitons in carbon nanotubes,…
Researchers have successfully used an artificial intelligence system called Aeneas to analyze the Res Gestae Divi Augusti, a famous Latin inscription. The AI system identified subtle language parallels with Roman legal documents and reflected “imperial political discourse,” an insight not previously noted by human historians. This breakthrough has the potential to transform the way historians…
Researchers at the University of Sydney have made a significant breakthrough in quantum computing by developing a CMOS chip that can control the operation of multiple spin qubits at ultralow temperatures. This achievement is a crucial step towards creating a scalable platform for quantum computing, which could potentially revolutionize the field of computing and beyond….
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found that screen addiction, not just the amount of screen time, is a significant predictor of mental health problems in teens. The study analyzed data from over 4,000 children and found that 30% showed signs of addiction to social media and…
A new study suggests that a large, low-density region of space surrounding the Milky Way may explain the Hubble tension, a long-standing discrepancy in modern cosmology. The study proposes that the presence of a local cosmic void could be the cause of the mismatch in measurements of the universe’s expansion rate. Researchers compared the predictions…
Researchers at Dartmouth College and Moffitt Cancer Center have made significant progress in Cherenkov dosimetry, a technique used to verify the dose delivered during radiotherapy. By calibrating the Cherenkov emission according to skin pigmentation, the team has improved the accuracy of dose measurements, mitigating the effect of skin color on the results. This breakthrough has…
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding a long-sought companion star to the bright red supergiant Betelgeuse. The companion, which has been informally called the Betelbuddy, is a small star that orbits Betelgeuse at a perilous distance, facing an imminent death within 10,000 years. The discovery was made using advanced imaging techniques and is set…
Researchers in the US and France have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a new technique to visualize the positions of atoms in real, continuous space. This achievement has enabled the measurement of correlation functions in quantum gases, providing valuable insights into the behavior of fermionic and bosonic systems. The study has far-reaching implications for…