Researchers at Harvard University and Google Research have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum magnetism, observing unexpected behavior at phase transitions between classical and quantum magnetism. The findings, which were made using Rydberg atom and superconducting qubits, challenge traditional theories and open up new avenues for research in quantum computing and many-body…
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A recent study published in Nature Aging has found that taking omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, combined with regular exercise, can slow down biological ageing by three to four months over a three-year period. The study, which analyzed data from over 700 people aged 70 or over, used four biological clocks to measure the extent…
Researchers at the National University of Singapore, the University of Kyoto, and the University of California, Berkeley, have made a groundbreaking discovery in graphene research. They have successfully created a new graphene nanostructure, known as an asymmetric or “Janus” graphene nanoribbon, which exhibits ferromagnetic properties. This breakthrough could lead to the development of carbon-based spin…
Researchers at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland have made a groundbreaking discovery about the way maggots perceive food. Using genetic tools, they found that certain neurons in the brain control food choice and can sense both taste and texture. This multimodal capacity challenges the conventional view of taste sensing, which holds that specific neurons…
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is facing potential dismantling under Donald Trump’s second presidency. The law, a cornerstone of conservation in the United States, has been weakened in the past, and experts fear that the new administration will continue to erode its protections. The ESA has been highly effective in stabilizing and improving the populations…
A new podcast, “The Deep End,” explores the use of brain implants to treat severe depression. The podcast follows four individuals who underwent an experimental procedure involving electrodes implanted in their brains to stimulate neural activity. The treatment has shown promising results, with some patients experiencing significant improvements in their mental health. This breakthrough has…
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has emerged as a potential challenger to U.S. AI companies, demonstrating breakthrough models that claim to offer performance comparable to leading offerings at a fraction of the cost. The company’s mobile app has topped the App Store charts, but doubts remain about the validity of its claims. Wall Street analysts are…
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been plunged into uncertainty after the Trump administration cancelled research-grant reviews, travel, and training for scientists. This move has sparked widespread concern among researchers, who fear that the freeze will hinder the agency’s mission and have a devastating impact on early-career scientists. The NIH’s $47 billion budget,…
A recent study has shed light on the dangers of microplastics in human tissues, revealing that these small plastic particles can cause neurobehavioral abnormalities and even lead to tissue dysfunction and disease. Researchers have developed a method to track the progression of microplastics through the brains of mice, finding that they become engulfed by immune…
A recent study has shed light on the mysterious condition known as takotsubo syndrome, which is often referred to as “broken heart syndrome.” This condition occurs when a person experiences intense emotional or physical stress, leading to a temporary dysfunction in the heart’s left ventricle. While it is relatively rare, accounting for only 2% of…