Scientists say they’ve reversed brain aging with a simple nasal spray
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a nasal spray that appears to reverse brain aging by calming inflammation and restoring the brain’s energy systems. After just...
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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
AI has been used to develop a "fundamentally new" type of vaccine that could protect against large swathes of viruses and prevent pandemics, say researchers.
Transparent solar cells could be mounted right on windows
The team has developed ultrathin, semi-transparent perovskite solar cells that are 50 times thinner than conventional perovskite solar cells.
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.
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.