Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say
Building a giant dam between Russia and Alaska might save a key Atlantic current that is crucial to regulating the climate in northern Europe. However,...
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Scientists invent artificial neurons that ‘talk’ to real brain cells, paving way to better brain implants
Engineers have printed tiny, artificial neurons that can “talk” to mouse brain cells, and the development could pave the way to innovations in computing and...
‘Nations need to prepare now’: Key Atlantic ocean current is much closer to collapse than scientists thought
Atlantic Ocean currents that are vital for keeping Earth’s climate in check will halve in strength by 2100 and may be closer to collapse than...
Scientists identify main cause of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
An extreme form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is linked to 10 genes, one of which is likely the main culprit behind the condition,...
New study confirms lobsters feel pain, driving scientists to call for a ban on boiling them alive
New research on Norway lobsters adds to a growing body of evidence that these crustaceans feel pain — something scientists have long suspected and even...
There were ‘audible screams of delight:’ Why Artemis II sightings of meteor flashes on the moon have scientists giddy
While flying just a few thousand miles above the moon on April 6, Artemis II astronauts reported seeing a handful of bright, fleeting flashes of...
The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II’s historic lunar photos
The four Artemis II astronauts will return to Earth on Friday (April 10) — delivering not only themselves but also a precious trove of images...
Scientists create new type of encryption that protects video files against quantum computing attacks
Computer scientists say they’ve developed a new encryption method designed to defend sensitive data from one of the biggest looming threats in cybersecurity: quantum computers...
Scientists cured type 1 diabetes in mice by creating a blended immune system
Scientists have cured type 1 diabetes in mice, without long-term immune suppression. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells, and replacing them...
US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines
This week, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention posted online its first large tranche of advanced genetic data from measles viruses spreading last year....