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A research team led by researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has synthesized a new plutonium isotope, plutonium-227. Their study is published in Physical Review C.

New research demonstrates that learning a second language enhances brain connectivity, particularly when started in childhood. Scientists found that bilingual individuals have more efficient communication between brain r...

Roundworms harbor viruses, which could be responsible for these parasites' painful symptoms in humans, scientists theorize.

A new "atlas" of early embryonic development in mammals suggests that the process is highly chaotic -- but there is some method to the madness.

Researchers revealed the intricate role of OPC cells in shaping the brain's neural circuits. Previously known mainly for supporting neuron insulation, OPCs also prune unnecessary synaptic connections, refining the brain'...

Scientists developed a computer simulation that models neuron growth in the brain, which could support advancements in neurodegenerative disease research. The simulation accurately replicated real neuron growth patterns ...

The first 3D-printed house in the US was unveiled just over six years ago. Since then, homes have been printed all over the country and the world, from Virginia to California and Mexico to Kenya. If you're intrigued by t...

Experiments on Google's 67-qubit Sycamore processor showed operations entering a new "weak noise phase" in which calculations were complex enough to outperform supercomputers, based on benchmark testing.

Scientists identified more than 600 viruses in samples taken from bathrooms in the United States. The viruses infect bacteria -- not people -- and scientists say they may provide more benefits than causes for concern.

Researchers tested artificial intelligence's ability to solve abstract visual puzzles similar to human IQ tests, revealing gaps in AI's reasoning skills. Open-source AI models struggled, while closed-source models like G...

A new study captured never-before-seen footage of hydrogen and oxygen atoms combining to form a miniature water droplet out of "thin air." The newly improved reaction could one day help astronauts make water in space.

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Hurricane Milton captured by NASA's GOES-East satellite as it made landfall on Florida's west coast.

A recent study shows that alcohol exposure in the earliest stages of pregnancy can lead to detectable molecular changes in the late-gestation placenta, even influencing gene expression through DNA methylation. These chan...

A new study has found that people with a preference for sweet foods face higher risks of depression, diabetes, and vascular issues like stroke. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers grouped participants into three ...

A new study found that calorie restriction, rather than intermittent fasting, had the greatest impact on extending lifespan in mice. Surprisingly, the mice that lived the longest maintained stable body weight and energy ...

The ion tail of C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could appear as a blue streak across the northern hemisphere sky during October, in a rare event thought to happen only every few decades

Solid-state cooling is a promising alternative cooling technique that does not rely on the use of gases or liquids, like conventional refrigeration systems, but instead utilizes the properties of solid materials to refri...

Ancient volcanic rock from South Africa has been found to harbour primitive bacteria, which may shed light on some of the earliest forms of life on Earth

Two of the three science Nobel prizes in 2024 have been won by people working in AI, but does this mean that AI models are now vital for science?

The discovery of a building that the Assyrians likely tore down in the eighth century B.C. reveals the political dynamics of that age in Jerusalem.