RESEARCH

Oct 23 2024SCIENCE

A Stunning Brain Tumor Image Wins Nikon's 2024 Photomicrography Contest

Did you know that a single image can reveal secrets about diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS? That's exactly what happened at Nikon's 2024 photomicrography contest. The winner was an image of brain tumor cells from a mouse, snapped by Bruno Cisterna and Eric Vitriol from Augusta University in Georgia

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Oct 23 2024SCIENCE

China's Monster Magnet: A 42. 02 Tesla Marvel

Imagine a magnetic field so strong, it puts Earth's to shame by over 800, 000 times! In China, scientists just pulled off this incredible feat. At the Steady High Magnetic Field Facility (SHMFF) in Hefei, they created a resistive magnet that hit a whopping 42. 02 tesla. Compare that to Earth's cozy

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

UK Scientists Smash Data Speed Record with Mixed Tech

Imagine transferring a two-hour 4K movie in just 0. 12 seconds! That's what UK researchers from University College London (UCL) have pulled off. They combined electronic and photonic technologies to reach a crazy-fast data speed of 1 terabit per second (Tbps) in lab tests. This new wireless tech use

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

ZDNET's Microsoft 365 Deal: What You Need to Know

Ever thought about buying Microsoft 365? Imagine having a team of experts helping you make the right choice. That's what ZDNET does. They don't just give recommendations; they test, research, and talk to vendors, retailers, and real users. They're like your shopping buddies, but smarter and more inf

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

Carb Cravings: An Ancient Tale

You might think our love for carbs like bread, pasta, and rice is a modern thing. But get this – humans may have been chowing down on starchy foods way longer than we thought. Scientists found a gene that helps us digest carbs more easily. And guess what? This gene seems to have duplicated itself a

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

Rats' Hidden Superpower: Using Sound to Boost Smell

Ever wondered how rats sniff out food so quickly? Scientists have discovered something astonishing. These little critters might be using sounds we can't even hear to enhance their sense of smell. It's like they're tuning their noses with tiny, invisible whistles! Researcher Eduardo Mercado III and

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Inside the US Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is a crucial part of the US Air Force. With over 11,500 staff and a budget of around $7 billion, it's like the brain behind the Air Force and Space Force. They work on all sorts of things, from keeping Airmen healthy to creating super-fast planes and lasers t

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Hidden Lab Seeks Secrets of the Universe

Deep under the lush landscape of southern China, a massive underground lab called the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno) is on a mission to unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries. China has been investing heavily in science, and Juno is one of its most ambitious projects yet.

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Tarrant County: New Rules for Unclaimed Bodies

For years, Tarrant County in Texas had been sending unclaimed bodies to the University of North Texas Health Science Center without family consent. This changed recently when the county commissioners unanimously voted for a new policy. Now, these bodies will be cremated or buried, but only after exh

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

COVID in Kids Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk: Study Finds

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that children and teens who caught COVID-19 were more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to kids with other respiratory illnesses like flu or bronchitis. The risk was especially high for obese children, who had double the likelihood of gett

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