In the intricate world of the brain, tiny immune system proteins named C1q and C3 are stirring up trouble. Normally, these proteins are the brain's protectors. However, in epilepsy, they turn against the brain. They disrupt the brain's connections, leading to excessive brain activity and seizures.
A group of very smart people from OpenAI and Google Brain decided to start a new company called Periodic Labs. They want to use AI to discover new materials, like super conductors. They got a lot of money, $300 million, from investors to do this. The idea started when two friends, Liam Fedus and Ek
The Crown Estate, a major property owner, has made a bold move. They've bought land in Oxfordshire. This is not just any land. It's part of a huge project. The project could be worth up to $6 billion. Yes, you read that right. Six billion dollars! This project is all about science and homes. It's c
The brain has its own cleaning crew that works hard while we sleep. This crew, called the glymphatic system, clears out harmful waste from the brain. Scientists have found that how you sleep can make this cleaning process more effective. Sleeping on your right side seems to be the best position for
The world of science is facing a tough challenge. Noubar Afeyan, a key figure in the biotech industry, warns that the attacks on science won't stop at mRNA vaccines. He believes this trend will spread to all areas of medicine. Afeyan, who co-founded Moderna, has seen firsthand how political decision
In the world of environmental science, things aren't always as straightforward as they seem. Take zebrafish larvae, for instance. These tiny fish face big trouble when exposed to cadmium sulfide (CdS), a harmful chemical. When sunlight hits CdS, it releases toxic cadmium (Cd2+), which slows down the
In Tuscola County, Michigan, authorities are taking a serious stand against a recent threat made by students. The Kingston Community Schools district will see more police around campus as a result. This comes after the FBI noticed a concerning message shared on social media. The students involved h
People often believe false health information. This is a big problem. It can hurt people's health and make it hard for society to function well. Scientists are studying why this happens. They want to know how false information spreads. They also want to know how to stop it. There is a lot of resear
Portia Elan is set to release her first novel, "Homebound, " next year. This book is a science fiction story that takes place in the 1980s. The main character, Becks, is a teenager who is trying to finish a game her uncle left behind. The game Becks is working on has a big impact. It connects the l
A peculiar event unfolded when a journalist decided to test the waters of academic publishing. He used an AI tool to create a fake research paper. This paper claimed that brain scans could detect telepathy with high accuracy. To make it even more absurd, the paper suggested that telepathic abilities
