Research: News
08 Sep 2023
BiologyMysterious golden orb discovered near coast of Alaska puzzles scientists
A remotely operated underwater vehicle, belonging to NOAA Ocean Exploration, discovered a puzzling golden orb at a depth of 3,300m off Alaska's coast.
08 Sep 2023
TechnologyHuman kidney grown inside pigs in China: Here's how
Chinese scientists have achieved a world first by successfully growing kidneys containing human cells within pig embryos.
08 Sep 2023
Pacific OceanTonga volcanic eruption unleashed fastest ocean flows ever documented
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga, in the southern Pacific Ocean, triggered the fastest underwater currents ever measured, according to a study published in the journal Science.
31 Aug 2023
OxygenOxygen-28 isotope defies 'magic number' theory of nuclear physics
Researchers at Japan's Tokyo Institute of Technology have discovered oxygen-28, an isotope with the biggest number of neutrons ever observed in an oxygen atom.
27 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessGold tattoos on living cells? These scientists made it possible
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in integrating human cells with electronic devices, by developing a technique to tattoo gold onto living tissue.
27 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessScientists unearth pathogens from 800-year-old teeth: Here's how
Scientists have discovered a new method to identify pathogens our ancestors encountered by analyzing antibodies extracted from 800-year-old teeth.
26 Aug 2023
Stanford UniversityStanford's breakthrough energy-saving paint might help lower electricity bills
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking paint that reflects up to 80% of the Sun's mid-infrared light.
24 Aug 2023
BiologyIn a first, scientists fully decode sex-related Y chromosome
Scientists have completely sequenced the male Y chromosome for the first time.
20 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessGroundbreaking probiotic treatment targets autoimmunity; treats Multiple Sclerosis in mice
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have made a groundbreaking discovery.
17 Aug 2023
TechnologyIn a first, pig-to-human kidney transplant provides 'life-sustaining' function
Researchers at the University of Alabama have achieved a significant milestone in the field of xenotransplantation, which involves the transplantation of living cells, tissues, or organs from one species to another.
15 Aug 2023
TechnologyGene therapy could help treat alcohol addiction
A new study involving rhesus monkeys has demonstrated promising results for gene therapy treatment aimed at addressing alcohol misuse.
08 Aug 2023
BiologyTwo-thirds of all species live in the soil: Study
Soils are the most species-rich ecosystems globally, with two-thirds of all species residing in them, finds a new study. Interestingly, this figure is more than double that of previous estimates.
08 Aug 2023
Solar EnergyBat activity goes down at solar farms, finds study
A study, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, discovered that six bat species have significantly lower activity levels at solar farms.
08 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessBinaural beats may weaken cognitive performance, finds study
A recent study suggests that binaural beats, believed to boost cognitive performance, may actually weaken it.
02 Aug 2023
WorldFace of oldest-modern woman who lived 45,000 years ago reconstructed
A 45,000-year-old woman's face has been roughly reconstructed by an international team of researchers.
28 Jul 2023
BiologyAncient roundworm revived after 46,000 years of being frozen
An international team of scientists has resurrected an ancient roundworm (nematode) that was frozen in the Siberian permafrost for thousands of years.
24 Jul 2023
AstronomyNGC 1277: How did a galaxy form without dark matter
Astronomers have found a massive galaxy that does not contain dark matter, a mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of the universe.
20 Jul 2023
COVID-19Genetic quirk behind why some people don't get COVID-19 symptoms
It has been a little over three years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed the lives of nearly seven million people.
19 Jul 2023
TechnologyChemical cocktail to AI drug: Latest discoveries on anti-aging
One of the key arms of research revolves around understanding aging and its effects.
15 Jul 2023
AstronomyScientists close in on origins of interstellar objects
We could be close to understanding the origin of the mysterious and rare interstellar objects (ISOs). These are cosmic bodies from interstellar space that travel through our solar system.
07 Jul 2023
BiologyAI may have discovered the ultimate anti-aging compound
Drug discovery is a demanding task, especially considering the time, research, and costs involved.
22 Jun 2023
TechnologyThis potent molecule in hairy moles could cure baldness
For ages, scientists have been looking for a cure for baldness and we may now have something substantial.
20 Jun 2023
AstronomyDiscovery of second-ever white dwarf pulsar explains how stars evolve
New research, led by the University of Warwick, has led to the discovery of what's only the second example of a white dwarf pulsar.
19 Jun 2023
BiologyScientists create synthetic human embryo with heartbeat, replicate early pregnancy
Researchers from the Gurdon Institute at the University of Cambridge have developed a model human embryo with a heartbeat and some traces of blood.
19 Jun 2023
TechnologyRampant groundwater pumping has altered Earth's spin: Study
Between 1993 and 2010, humans pumped out so much groundwater that it changed Earth's tilt by 31.5 inches, according to new research. Displacing large quantities of water affects Earth's axis, on which the planet spins.
09 Jun 2023
NASASpace trips mess with human brains: Study
A new study, backed by NASA, shows that long space travel takes a toll on astronauts' brains.
08 Jun 2023
3D Printing3D-printed heart valve that grows with patient shows promise
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new synthetic heart valve that could revolutionize the way pediatric heart valve replacements are performed.
07 Jun 2023
BiologyFirst-ever 'virgin birth' found in crocodile species: Know scientific significance
An 18-year-old female crocodile who had no contact with males gave birth to a fully developed female crocodile fetus.
01 Jun 2023
Climate ChangeClimate warming turning oceanic plankton microbes into CO2 emitters: Study
A new study, published in Functional Ecology, has found that climate warming could cause plankton microbes abundantly present in the oceans, to turn from carbon sinks into carbon emitters.
30 May 2023
Space NewsOne-third of Milky Way exoplanets may contain liquid water: Study
The possibility of finding life beyond Earth has enthralled scientists for a long time and remained a major quest in space exploration.
18 May 2023
JordanThese 8,000-year-old stone engravings may be the world's oldest 'blueprints'
Scientists have come across stone engravings of ancient megastructures in Jordan and Saudi Arabia that may be the world's oldest "blueprints."
12 May 2023
TechnologyResearchers grow meat from 'immortal' stem cells: How it's advantageous
A team from Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA) in the US has developed immortalized bovine muscle stem cells (iBSCs).
10 May 2023
TechnologyMicrobes sampled from Alps can digest plastics at low temperatures
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute WSL have found microbes, in the Alps and the Arctic regions, that can break down plastics at low temperatures.
08 May 2023
PayPalPayPal co-founder Peter Thiel seeks cryonic preservation. What is it?
Peter Thiel, who co-founded PayPal in 1998, wants his body to be frozen once he dies so that he could be brought back to life in the future.
05 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGenerative AI can improve antibody therapies against COVID-19: Here's how
New research shows that generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve antibody therapies against COVID-19, Ebola, and other viruses.
03 May 2023
BiologyStudy explains why people recount memorable experiences before death
Several people who have had near-death experiences have said they see their life flash before their eyes or that memorable moments replay, and other such experiences.
