Month: February 2025

UT Austin researchers have developed a biodegradable, biomass-based hydrogel that efficiently extracts drinkable water from the air, offering a scalable, sustainable solution for water access in off-grid communities, emergency relief, and agriculture. Discarded food scraps, stray branches, seashells, and other natural materials serve as key ingredients in a new system developed by researchers at The […]

A breakthrough simulation reveals how magnetars form and evolve, solving a key mystery about their magnetic origins. Magnetars are a rare type of neutron star with the strongest magnetic fields in the Universe. These incredibly dense objects play a key role in some of the most extreme cosmic events, including hypernovae, fast radio bursts, and […]

Researchers employed a novel approach to analyze data from a large sample of residents across four state capitals in different regions of Brazil, contributing to the development of preventive strategies for this type of tumor. Sugar added to food may be the “villain” in the relationship between stomach cancer and an unhealthy diet, while salt […]

Researchers employed a novel approach to analyze data from a large sample of residents across four state capitals in different regions of Brazil, contributing to the development of preventive strategies for this type of tumor. Sugar added to food may be the “villain” in the relationship between stomach cancer and an unhealthy diet, while salt […]

Shaken bubbles move sideways in a surprising galloping motion, opening new possibilities for technology and science. A team led by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill has made an extraordinary discovery that is reshaping our understanding of bubbles and their movement. Imagine tiny air bubbles inside a liquid-filled container. When the container is shaken up and down, […]

A groundbreaking innovation, e-Taste, is bringing taste into the virtual world. By using sensors and chemical dispensers, this device allows users to experience flavors remotely. Scientists tested its ability to replicate different taste intensities, showing promising accuracy. The system could revolutionize VR, making virtual food experiences possible and even helping researchers better understand how taste […]

LJI scientists identify an autoimmune response that may help explain why Parkinson’s disease is twice as prevalent in men. Scientists at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have identified a potential new target for Parkinson’s disease treatment. Their research highlights the role of a specific brain cell protein in triggering the disease and may […]

Axiom Space, in collaboration with NASA, is fast-tracking the transition to an independent, commercial space station. By reordering its assembly timeline, Axiom Station could break free from the ISS as early as 2028, taking a major step toward self-sustaining space operations. This shift not only ensures NASA’s continued presence in low Earth orbit but also […]

A stunning satellite image captures Greenland’s snow-covered winter landscape, where glaciers meet the sea. The coastline is edged with fjords and shifting sea ice, some newly formed and some carried from the north. Ocean currents carve delicate spirals into the frozen expanse, while scientists track the region’s ice growth in a year marked by unusually […]

Extensive genetic connections existed between the Mongolian steppe and Central Europe during the rule of the Huns. The Huns emerged suddenly in Europe during the 370s, establishing a powerful yet short-lived empire. Scholars have long debated whether they were descended from the Xiongnu, a nomadic confederation from the Mongolian steppe. However, the Xiongnu Empire dissolved […]