Scientists May Have Solved Two of Fusion Energy’s Biggest Problems at Once
Scientists have demonstrated a new plasma operating regime that could help solve two of fusion energy’s biggest challenges at once.
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Near-zero cement takes a huge bite out of emissions
The process significantly lowers the extreme heating requirements of cement manufacturing by incorporating a preheating electrochemical conversion step.
Scientists found a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and shut it down
A newly identified enzyme called IDOL could become a major new target in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that removing it from neurons sharply...
Scientists discover strange link between vitamin D and pain
Low vitamin D levels could be quietly making breast cancer surgery recovery far more painful. In a new study, patients deficient in vitamin D were three times more...
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.
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...