Research: News
28 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessOrgan transplants may lead to changes in personality, sexual orientation
Recent scientific research suggests that organ transplants may lead to unexpected outcomes, including significant shifts in personality and sexual orientation.
27 Apr 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists discover rocks that provide earliest evidence of Earth's magnetosphere
A groundbreaking study led by University of Oxford geologist Claire Nichols, has uncovered evidence of Earth's magnetic field in 3.7-billion-year-old rocks from Isua, Greenland.
24 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI can predict your political beliefs using facial recognition
Recent studies have underscored the potential privacy risks associated with facial recognition technologies.
23 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessMemory formation triggers inflammation and DNA damage in brain cells
A recent study, published in Nature, has unveiled that the formation of long-term memories can trigger inflammation and cause DNA damage in brain cells.
16 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaFool's Gold reveals hidden lithium trace, new study finds
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found traces of lithium (necessary for the world's energy transition) in pyrite, also known as Fool's Gold.
14 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessScientists find out the true source of hospital infections
Contrary to common assumptions, most infections contracted in healthcare settings are not due to superbugs present in hospitals.
07 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessGroundbreaking study discovers potential early warning for Parkinson's disease
In a pioneering study, researchers from Barcelona, Spain have identified a potential early warning sign for diseases like Parkinson's.
07 Apr 2024
Science and TechnologyResearchers unintentionally made mouse develop legs in place of genitals
In a surprising turn of events, scientists at Portugal's Gulbenkian Science Institute, have inadvertently engineered a mouse embryo to grow an extra pair of legs in place of genitals.
02 Apr 2024
FranceGroundbreaking MRI scanner captures first images of human brain
The world's most advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, known as Iseult, has successfully captured its inaugural images of the human brain.
02 Apr 2024
DNAScientist resumes human embryo gene-editing research following release from prison
He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who caused a global uproar in 2018 by using CRISPR technology to modify human embryos' DNA, has resumed his research after serving a three-year prison sentence.
29 Mar 2024
TechnologyJournal publisher bans Playboy centerfold Lena's image from research papers
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a leading authority in computing research, has introduced a significant policy change.
27 Mar 2024
Science and TechnologyHuman brains growing larger with each generation, says study
A groundbreaking study has found that the human brain has been gradually growing in size over generations.
27 Mar 2024
TechnologyThis revolutionary ultrafast camera records 156.3 trillion frames per second
A team of scientists has unveiled an ultrafast camera, known as SCARF (swept-coded aperture real-time femtophotography), that can capture images at a staggering rate of 156.3 terahertz (THz).
22 Mar 2024
Health & WellnessPioneering transplant: Patient in recovery after receiving pig kidney
In a remarkable achievement, a team of doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital, US has successfully implanted a genetically altered pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man grappling with terminal kidney disease.
17 Mar 2024
Health & WellnessProlonged sitting linked to increased mortality risk, study reveals
A recent study conducted by the University of California, San Diego has shed light on the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
27 Feb 2024
IIT MadrasIIT Madras researchers patent Indian spices-based treatment for cancer
IIT Madras researchers have patented a groundbreaking cancer treatment using Indian spices, with plans to make it available by 2028.
22 Feb 2024
Health & WellnessScientists grow testicles in lab for male infertility research
Scientists at Israel's Bar-Ilan University have made a significant breakthrough in the field of male infertility.
09 Feb 2024
Space NewsOur universe is expanding by swallowing baby parallel universes: Study
A recent study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics has proposed a fascinating theory.
07 Feb 2024
3D PrintingScientists 3D print world's first functional human brain tissue
A groundbreaking discovery by scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has led to the successful 3D printing of functional human brain tissue.
02 Feb 2024
Science and TechnologyObelisks: New life found in the human digestive system
Delving into the intricate ecosystem of microbes inhabiting the human body, scientists have unexpectedly encountered a novel category of a virus entity.
30 Jan 2024
LifestyleCognitive benefits of handwritten note-taking in a digital era
As technology overtakes traditional tools, handwritten note-taking faces oblivion in education.
06 Jan 2024
SmartphonesYour next smartphone display might be made of 'transparent' wood
For a long time, glass and plastic have been the standard for most device displays, but that might change soon.
08 Dec 2023
ChinaWorld's largest underground lab opens in China: Here's why
China's Jinping Underground Laboratory, the world's largest and deepest underground lab, has started operations after three years of extensive upgrades and expansion.
24 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre holds discussion to boost private sector R&D spending
The Indian government is looking for ways to boost private sector investment in research and development (R&D) as it prepares for the Union Budget 2024.
20 Nov 2023
ChinaRevolutionary wireless charger can power medical implants inside human body
A team of scientists at Lanzhou University, China, has created a wireless charger capable of powering bioelectronic implants, such as fully biodegradable drug delivery systems.
06 Nov 2023
TechnologyBritish start-up develops tampon that can test for STIs
Daye, a British start-up focused on gynecological health, has created a new tampon that can screen sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
26 Oct 2023
BrazilBrazilian scientists develop cocaine vaccine: Here's how it works
Researchers in Brazil have created an innovative vaccine, called Calixcoca, to combat cocaine addiction.
17 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI chatbots could be used to plan biological attacks: Study
A study by the US-based Rand Corporation reveals that artificial intelligence models behind chatbots could potentially be used in planning bioweapon attacks.
10 Oct 2023
Global WarmingExtreme heat could make parts of Earth unlivable, scientists warn
New research states if global temperatures were to rise by 1-degree Celsius than the current levels, then billions of people every year would be experiencing extreme heat that's too hot to handle.
03 Oct 2023
Mental HealthMilk tea addiction linked to mental health issues, says study
A new large-scale study conducted in China has uncovered a troubling link between milk tea addiction and mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, among the youth.
02 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI pinpoints brain signals linked to recovery from depression: Study
Researchers in the US have come up with a therapy to treat severe depression.
26 Sep 2023
TechnologyMIT's new chip promises more accurate quantum computing
Quantum computers are said to potentially revolutionize computing since they can perform calculations much faster than current supercomputers.
22 Sep 2023
Health & WellnessUK: Eight-year-old receives first kidney transplant without needing lifelong immunosuppressants
Eight-year-old Aditi Shankar from north-west London has become the first patient in the UK, to get a kidney transplant without the need for lifelong immunosuppressant drugs.
20 Sep 2023
Space ScienceScientists develop water-powered thruster for small satellites: How it works
A team of engineers working with the European Space Agency (ESA) has created a new water-powered thruster, without using toxic chemicals.
20 Sep 2023
NanomaterialsNew nanoparticle-based treatment could solve acne problems for millions
A study led by researchers from the University of South Australia, the University of Adelaide, and the Aix-Marseille Universite in France, may have discovered a potential game-changer for acne treatment.
19 Sep 2023
Climate ChangeMarine heatwaves are becoming frequent, last longer in deep ocean
Marine heatwaves are becoming "increasingly common" with "devastating ecosystem impacts," says a new study published in Nature Climate Change.
19 Sep 2023
ChinaChina approves clinical trials for bio-artificial liver
Chinese authorities have approved clinical trials of a stem cell-based artificial liver.
18 Sep 2023
International Space Station (ISS)Scientists create 'smart' molecule that could prevent microgravity-induced bone loss
A new study, led by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, claims that an engineered compound could effectively prevent bone loss in mice aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
13 Sep 2023
TechnologyBrain may release its own cannabinoids to lower stress: Study
A study reveals that under stress, the human brain may release its own cannabinoid molecules to help you calm down.
11 Sep 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIndian AI model matches radiologists in detecting gallbladder cancer
An AI-based approach in detecting gallbladder cancer (GBC) has been found comparable to that of experienced radiologists, per a study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia journal.
