Science is making anti-aging progress. But do we want to live forever?
Mayflies live for only a day. Galapagos tortoises can reach up to age 170. The Greenland shark holds the world record at over 400 years of life......»»
Fundamental spatial limits of all-optical magnetization switching
Magnetization can be switched with a single laser pulse. However, it is not known whether the underlying microscopic process is scalable to the nanometer length scale, a prerequisite for making this technology competitive for future data storage appl.....»»
Uranium science researchers investigate feasibility of intentional nuclear forensics
Despite strong regulations and robust international safeguards, authorities routinely interdict nuclear materials outside of regulatory control. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are exploring a new method that w.....»»
Aging Might Not Be Inevitable
There are biological underpinnings to aging—and so researchers are investigating cell manipulations, transfusions of young blood, and chemical compounds that can mimic low-calorie diets......»»
Newly-discovered bacterial regulatory mechanism has implications for antibacterial control measures
Research spearheaded by four biologists within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington has uncovered a new regulatory mechanism shared by many bacteria, which may have profound implications for anti-bacterial control measur.....»»
Scientists develop the next generation of highly efficient memory materials with atom-level control
Like the flutter of a butterfly's wings, sometimes small and minute changes can lead to big and unexpected results and changes in our lives. A team of researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) has made a very small change t.....»»
New strategy to obtain carbon nanotube fibers with higher dynamic strength
In a study published in Science on June 21, Prof. Jian Muqiang from Peking University and the Beijing Graphene Institute and others developed a strategy to fabricate carbon nanotube fibers with the dynamic strength up to 14 GPa......»»
Aging-emulating biosystem derived from hTSCs
A research team from the Center for Translational Stem Cell Biology (CTSCB) under the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed the world's first cellular system that can be used to rapidly discover molecules for a.....»»
Figma just embraced AI in a big way
Figma is going for a new design that aims to make using the app easier for new users, while still making worth wile for the experts......»»
Steam will finally let you record your gameplay, even on Steam Deck
A Game Recording Beta is now live on Steam. It lets people record gameplay footage in the background and then replay, edit, and export it for others to see......»»
The Best Mosquito Repellents, according to Science
Mosquito experts break down how to choose and use the best mosquito repellents.....»»
Book Review: Are The Wild Animals in Your Backyard a Nuisance or Neighbors?
Call off the pest control and learn to live with wildlife.....»»
Poem: ‘An Ars Poetica’
Science in meter and verse.....»»
July/August 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Death rays; the sawfly’s barf defense.....»»
Advanced Meditation Alters Consciousness and Our Basic Sense of Self
An emerging science of advanced meditation could transform mental health and our understanding of consciousness.....»»
Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron Deference’ Decision Could Make Science-Based Regulation Harder
The Supreme Court is considering the fate of Chevron deference, a 40-year legal principle that has shaped the role of government agencies. The outcome could affect medication approval, pollution regulation, and more.....»»
Whales Are Dying but Not from Offshore Wind
Politicians and nonprofit groups have blamed offshore wind turbines for whale deaths, but the science doesn’t support those claims—at all.....»»
Supreme Court wipes out anti-corruption law that bars officials from taking gifts for past favors
Supreme Court wipes out anti-corruption law that bars officials from taking gifts for past favors.....»»
Everything to Know About the Massive "Planet Killer" Asteroid Passing Near Earth, Including How to Watch It Live
Everything to Know About the Massive "Planet Killer" Asteroid Passing Near Earth, Including How to Watch It Live.....»»
Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator
Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator.....»»
Future trends in cyber warfare: Predictions for AI integration and space-based operations
In this Help Net Security interview, Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne, discusses how AI is utilized in modern cyber warfare by state and non-state actors. AI enhances decision-making speed and precision for state actors, facilitat.....»»