New device could make processors 1,000 more efficient
In the new study, published May 14 in the journal Science, the scientists demonstrated that ultralow-power switching in the picosecond range was possible.
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Scientists boosted one protein and aging mice became stronger and healthier
Scientists have identified a protein that appears to put the brakes on the chronic inflammation linked to aging. Older mice with boosted levels of the protein were...
Study: Millions of breast cancer patients could avoid chemotherapy
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
Researchers block key protein that spreads Parkinson’s through the brain
Researchers discovered cells release the protein in response to damaged neurons. In early experiments, antibodies that blocked GPNMB stopped the toxic process from...
Offshore power from thermal gradients comes to life
A giant floating platform is harvesting the Atlantic's heat. See how this OTEC test could replace diesel with constant ocean power.
Solar device turns desert air into clean water
Nobel-winning scientist Omar Yaghi's new solar-powered device harvests 1,000 liters of drinking water daily from dry air using advanced MOF technology.
Naked Mole Rats: Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene
The engineered mice were better protected against both spontaneous tumors and chemically induced skin cancer. They also showed signs of improved health with age,...
New vaccine may provide protection against many respiratory infections and allergens
Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues invented a new vaccine that protects mice from respiratory viruses, bacteria and allergens — the closest yet to a...
Plastic made from protein biodegrades in months
Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein.
Is geothermal energy on the cusp of a worldwide renaissance?
...a worldwide resurgence of interest in geothermal, thanks to improving well technologies and rising power demand from data centres.
Teen first in world to be cured of rare disease through gene editing treatment
Blood stem cells were enriched and treated with a gene editing product that targeted and corrected the mutation in the gene responsible for CGD. As a result, his white...
Older adults vaccinated against shingles seemed to have a lower risk of dementia
...older adults vaccinated against shingles seemed to have a lower risk of dementia. A study last month suggested the same vaccine appears to slow biological aging,...