Quantum Computers Identify Nuclear Fusion Fuel in Major First : ScienceAlert
A major barrier to harnessing energy via nuclear fusion is the fuel source. Most proposed fusion reactors (the…
Uranium-Eating Bacteria Leave Just 5% of The Radioactive Metal in Toxic Mine Water, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert
One of the world’s largest uranium mines, the Wismut GmbH Schlema-Alberoda operation in what was then Soviet East…
A Human-Safe Drug Reduces Multiple Signs of Alzheimer’s in Mice : ScienceAlert
Early in the progression of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, DNA inside neurons starts showing signs of weakness.…
Light Can Act as a Quantum Brake to Slow Movement in The Nanoworld, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert
The fundamentals of light continue to fascinate scientists and reveal new secrets – including how its effects can…
The World’s Blackest Paint Could Stop Satellites Ruining Astronomers’ Views : ScienceAlert
Low Earth orbit is becoming increasingly crowded with satellites, and they’re quietly erasing our view of the Universe.…
Scientists Identify a Hormone Spike Linked to Anorexia Nervosa : ScienceAlert
Anorexia nervosa is a serious, life-threatening eating disorder that is notoriously difficult to recover from. Doctors can help…
Ovaries Show Major Signs of Aging Before Menopause, Mouse Study Finds : ScienceAlert
From day one of its very first menstrual cycle, an ovary works hard to develop follicles that produce…
There Are 2 Biologicially Distinct Forms of Major Depression, Says New Study : ScienceAlert
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe, clinical type of depression, a more broadly defined mood disorder associated…
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation ‘Significantly’ Improves Depression in Just 10 Days, Trial Finds : ScienceAlert
Major depressive disorder is the most common mental health issue in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of…
Humans Have a ‘Sixth Sense’ You’ve Probably Never Heard Of – And It Appears to Be Key For Mental Health : ScienceAlert
We all know that humans have five senses. But a growing body of research shows we have a…
Common Virus Can Trigger Parkinson’s-Like Brain Damage in Mice : ScienceAlert
There’s a long-standing hypothesis around Parkinson’s disease: that one of the contributors could be viruses that knock out…
New Self-Healing Contact Lenses Can Repair Themselves in UV Light : ScienceAlert
The soft contact lenses that are most common today have a tendency to attract very tiny scratches as…