Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Auckland in New Zealand have developed an ultrathin bioelectric implant that improved movement in rats with spinal cord injuries. The implant uses a low-frequency pulsed electric field to promote regeneration of axons and improve outcomes. The study, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates the…
Mathematicians have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of sphere packing, a problem that has puzzled experts for nearly a century. Boaz Klartag, a mathematician, has achieved a significant breakthrough by resuscitating an old technique to pack spheres in high dimensions. This achievement has the potential to impact various fields, including cryptography and long-distance…
As generative AI becomes more ubiquitous, concerns are growing about its environmental impact. Large language models (LLMs) are particularly energy-hungry, with some models producing up to 50 times more CO₂ emissions than others. The carbon footprint of LLMs is difficult to measure due to the lack of transparency from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, but…
Scientists in Switzerland and Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery that materials at the bottom of the Earth’s mantle flow like a massive river. This finding could reshape our understanding of the dynamics at play deep within our planet’s interior. Researchers have confirmed that the post-perovskite mineral, which is rigid in one direction and softer…
Okalio Mining, a reputable cloud mining platform, has launched a series of limited-time welfare activities to reward its global users. The event, which runs from July 5 to 7, 2025, offers cash rewards, bonuses, and free mining start-up funds to users who participate in various activities such as inviting friends, purchasing designated contracts, and registering…
Scientists are warning of a new form of heat-related health issue: chronic heat. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures, even without reaching heat wave levels, can lead to serious health problems such as kidney dysfunction, sleep apnea, and depression. As climate change increases the number of hot days worldwide, there is an urgent need for research…
Republican legislators have passed a reconciliation act that unwinds much of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a move that could have significant implications for the renewable energy sector. The bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump, eliminates incentives for solar, wind, and clean hydrogen, while preserving some benefits for…
Researchers in the US and Ireland have developed a new method to identify materials that can support Majorana modes, a crucial step towards building topological quantum computers. The team used a modified scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) technique to map the internal quantum state of materials, revealing subtle features that could indicate the presence of Majorana…
Researchers in Canada have discovered rocks that are at least 4.16 billion years old, making them the oldest known on Earth. The finding, published in the journal Science, is based on two distinct methods of radioactive dating that confirm the age of the rocks. This discovery sheds new light on the early history of our…
Kulveer Taggar, a two-time Y Combinator alum and founder of Zeus Living, has launched Phosphor Capital, a venture firm dedicated to investing in YC companies. With a strong connection to Y Combinator and a track record of success, Taggar’s firm is poised to capitalize on the accelerator’s high success rate, with 6% of YC companies…