A recent global AI hackathon brought together over 1, 200 participants from 16 countries to tackle real-world problems in chemistry and materials science. This event, held at Duke University and other locations, challenged teams to develop prototypes using large language models (LLMs). Abstrax, a co
Drugs aren't the only things that can make people crave more of them. Sometimes, just seeing or hearing something linked to drug use can trigger strong cravings. This is because the brain learns to connect certain clues with the feeling of using drugs. Scientists wanted to see if a specific brain c
XRISM is a big deal in space science. It's a mission that will help us understand the universe better. This mission has a team of experts. They want to share what XRISM can do. It's not just about one thing. XRISM will look at many topics in space. The team talks about what XRISM can find. They say
The UK is making a big move to change how science is done. The goal? To make research more relevant to people's lives. This isn't just about new rules. It's about shifting the focus to studies that can make a real difference. Why does this matter? Because science has often been about small, control
China is now a top player in global science, ranking fifth in scientific publications. The number of times Chinese research is cited has been growing fast. This growth is especially noticeable in areas like nanotechnology, where China is now second only to the USA. Money for research and developmen
Ideosphere, a startup with big dreams, wants to use crypto prediction markets to fund early-stage science. The idea is to take the money flowing into crypto gambling and redirect it towards research that traditional investors find too risky. Rei Jarram, one of the co-founders, believes that predicti
In the world of crime-solving, every little detail counts. Detectives often rely on bones and body parts to figure out who a person was. But sometimes, not all parts are found. So, what do they do when they can't find the usual stuff like feet or hands? They look for other clues, like the head and f
Plastic pollution is a big problem. Tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are everywhere. They come in different types, and each type acts differently in nature and can be harmful in different ways. Scientists have been trying to find a way to tell these different types of microplastics apa
Climate change is speeding up. It's not just getting warmer; it's getting warmer faster. The past few years have seen record-breaking temperatures. A big study in June showed that the average global temperature is now rising by 0. 27 degrees Celsius every ten years. That's almost 50% faster than it
China is making big moves in the world of longevity science. The country's leaders and researchers are seriously interested in extending human life. This isn't just about living longer, but also about improving health and quality of life as people age. The idea of living to 150 or even forever migh
