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From Kenya to Mexico, Texas, and beyond, 3D printed houses are starting to go up all over the world. Besides providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing structure, one of the biggest goals of 3D printed homes is affor...

From Lost to The Tempest, the author of The Ferryman reveals the cultural influences behind his new science fiction novel - the first pick for New Scientist's book club

Researchers developed a non-invasive method to profile an individual's circadian rhythm using a simple saliva sample. Combining molecular analysis and computational modeling, they create a comprehensive portrayal of the ...

A group of unregulated polluting gases known as very short-lived substances are partly responsible for depleting the ozone layer in the tropics

A man in Michigan developed deep vein thrombosis after reportedly being bitten by a brown recluse spider.

In an era marked by an escalating energy crisis, the world stands on the precipice of a transformative revolution in spintronics technology, promising ultra-low power consumption paired with superior performance. To illu...

Walking can enhance connections within and between three critical brain networks, one of which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. The research, involving older adults with normal cognitive function and those with mild cog...

Scientists in Finland have developed a nanodevice that can measure the absolute power of microwave radiation down to the femtowatt level at ultra-low temperatures--a scale trillion times lower than routinely used in veri...

Researchers have developed a quantum key distribution (QKD) system based on integrated photonics that can transmit secure keys at unprecedented speeds. The proof-of-principle experiments represent an important step towar...

Researchers discovered two subtypes of mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells in mouse lungs. Each subtype has a distinct role: MAIT1 cells battle viruses using sugar for fuel, while MAIT17 cells fight bacteria usin...

These deep ocean tides supply almost half of the world's oceans with vital nutrients and oxygen, but melting ice shelves are slowing them down.

Despite their immense promise to solve new kinds of problems, today's quantum computers are inherently prone to error. A small perturbation in their surrounding environment-- a change in temperature, pressure, or magneti...

Trichodesmium, a kind of cyanobacterium that is vital to ocean ecosystems, forms colonies that work together and change shape to get the light and nutrients the microbe needs to grow

A potential intermediate-mass black hole may be lurking in Messier 4, the nearest globular star cluster to Earth, new Hubble data reveals.

As robots become more pervasive in our society, the question of whether they should be granted rights is a subject of increasing debate. A new analysis challenges this view. Instead of rights, researchers propose we view...

A new study sheds light on the phenomenon of 'delusions of control', often experienced by schizophrenia patients. This condition, marked by the belief that one's actions are controlled by external forces, is linked to an...

A coded message called "A Sign in Space" has been sent from a spacecraft orbiting Mars to simulate potential communication from an advanced alien civilisation

Around half of all wetlands in the contiguous US will now lose their protections under the Clean Water Act, exposing them to pollution and development

Structural abnormalities in white matter, even before the onset of inflammation, may serve as a new therapeutic target for multiple sclerosis (MS). The study, focusing on 'normal-appearing white matter', identified early...

Researchers identified a protein that could play a significant role in preventing Parkinson's disease. The protein, linked to the RIT2 gene, is believed to control the accumulation of alpha-synuclein, which destroys neur...

Physical activity, particularly running, has been found to rewire aging brains, helping to preserve memory functions. Researchers revealed long-term running keeps older neurons wired, potentially preventing age-related m...

A polar cyclone is swirling on Uranus, further showing that the planet's atmosphere is a hive of hidden activity.