Europe’s last Neanderthals were more diverse than scientists ever imagined
A new study has revealed that the last Neanderthals living in Western Europe were far more connected and genetically diverse than scientists once believed.
The...
AI May Detect a Hidden Cause of High Blood Pressure Before Doctors Do
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system could help doctors find thousands of people with a hidden hormone disorder that often causes high blood pressure....
AI Predicts Dangerous Low Blood Sugar Before It Happens
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of healthcare, helping doctors detect diseases earlier and make better treatment decisions.
Low blood sugar, also called...
New artificial skin gives robots a human-like sense of touch and temperature
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial skin that allows robots to feel both temperature and pressure at the same time, much like...
New material could pull carbon dioxide directly from the air
Scientists in Spain have developed a new material that can capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air more efficiently than many current technologies.
The...
Robots that see the invisible could make dangerous jobs much safer
Robots are becoming much smarter than ever before.
Researchers at the University of Surrey are developing robots that can do something people cannot—they can "see"...
From 5G to 6G: Scientists create record-breaking 256-antenna wireless system
Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have taken a major step toward the next generation of wireless communication.
They have built one of the world's...
Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier
Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly.
During sudden cardiac arrest, the...
Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries
As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat.
Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...
Scientists find 1,000s-year-old human DNA hidden in cave walls
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we study human history.
For the first time, researchers have shown that ancient human...
New membrane could cut oil refinery energy use by nearly one-third
A team of international researchers has developed a simple membrane that could make crude oil refining much more energy efficient.
Instead of relying only on...
Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds
For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful.
They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...
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Loss of ancient grazers triggered a global rise in fires, shows Yale study
From 50,000 years to 6,000 years ago, many of the world’s largest animals, including such iconic grassland grazers as the woolly mammoth, giant bison,...
‘Short sleep’ gene could protect memory function from sleep deprivation
In a new study, researchers found a gene that's ever been shown to prevent the memory deficits that normally accompany sleep deprivation.
This gene is...
Scientists create high-performance sodium battery without flammable liquids
Batteries power nearly everything we use today—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles.
But the most common types, lithium-ion batteries, come with serious drawbacks.
They rely...
Bats use ‘sound maps’ to navigate long distances, study finds
Imagine being dropped in complete darkness three kilometers from home with only a flashlight to guide you.
Could you find your way back?
For echolocating bats,...
Origins of COVID-19 still a mystery, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that the highly-infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus is most ideally adapted to infect human cells—rather than bat or pangolin cells
In...