Quantum interference offers a radically different way to measure time
A new “quantum watch” uses changing interference patterns inside excited helium atoms to determine how much time has…
Scientists discover why rain drops can damage metal protective coatings
Water droplets can become electrically charged as they slide across surfaces, sometimes reaching electrical potentials of thousands of…
Weight loss drugs may help with mental health
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), commonly known as drugs for diabetes and weight loss, may have additional…
Powerful new magnetic system could help spacecraft survive the brutal heat of reentry
Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers built a pulsed electromagnet system that can test magnetic aerobraking under shockwaves traveling about…
The universe may contain a staggering 40 quintillion black holes
Astronomers estimate that about 40 quintillion stellar-mass black holes exist within the observable universe, a number written as…
Scientists resurrect a 160-million-year-old mammal immune system and watch it evolve
Researchers reconstructed antimicrobial peptides from mammal ancestors dating back about 160 million years and found that some ancient…
New ‘Google-like’ search engine can scan millions of cells for hidden RNA clues in seconds
Malva can search RNA sequences across millions of individual cells in seconds without requiring researchers to download enormous…
Plyo-HIIT program targets healthier body composition in children
Traditional weight-loss strategies for children, from calorie restriction to general aerobic exercise, often carry an unwanted side effect:…
Paternal sperm epigenetics may help explain early pregnancy loss
When a pregnancy ends early and unexplained, the search for answers usually begins with the mother. Lacey Luense,…
Why living to 100 may depend on far more than diet and exercise
From diet and exercise to social ties and genetics, researchers examined why the habits linked to healthier aging…
AI can detect hypertension and diabetes by looking at your face and eyes
AI systems are being developed to detect hidden health risks from ordinary-looking images of the face, palms and…
Machine learning maps changing immune response over time in sepsis
Researchers have mapped how the immune response in people with sepsis changes over time. Sepsis is a life-threatening…