Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have made a revolutionary discovery in the field of nanotechnology. They simulated thousands of one-dimensional (1-D) materials and found what may be…
Francesco Perono Cacciafoco, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University If you pay a visit to the Singapore Stone, displayed at the National Museum of Singapore, you might be disappointed. That’s because the inscription – carrying an…
In an extraordinary leap forward for medical science, researchers from the University of Chicago have announced the development of “living bioelectronics,” a pioneering technology that integrates living cells with electronic components. This groundbreaking…
Nikki-Anne Wilson, UNSW Sydney What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter. Changes in thinking and…
Lisa M. Given, RMIT University A campaign to block children’s access to social media to limit online harms and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit…
Cole Mathis, Arizona State University Have you ever played hide-and-seek in a new place? It’s much harder than playing at home. You only know the obvious hiding spots: under the bed, in the…
For decades, the existence of dark matter has been one of the most widely accepted theories in astrophysics and cosmology. This hypothetical, invisible substance is thought to make up around 85% of the…
The Starlink satellite internet has brought numerous benefits to remote populations, such as the Marubo indigenous tribe located in the Vale do Javari Indigenous Land in western Amazonas. Previously, with communication difficulties due…
Individuals with high blood pressure face a heightened risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, recent findings from a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine offer promising news:…
In a groundbreaking development, Swiss biocomputing startup FinalSpark has unveiled an innovative online platform known as Neuroplatform. This cutting-edge platform offers remote access to 16 human brain organoids, a pioneering step in the…