Scientists have confirmed that the Justinian Plague, the world’s first recorded pandemic, was caused by Yersinia pestis, the same bacterium behind the Black Death. Dating back some 1,500 years and long described in historical texts but never fully understood, the pandemic devastated the eastern Mediterranean during the Byzantine Empire, and its pathogen had until now remained [...]
Opaque AI systems risk undermining human rights and dignity. Global cooperation is needed to ensure protection. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has changed how people interact, but it also poses a global risk to human dignity, according to new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU). Lead author Dr. Maria Randazzo, from CDU’s School of Law, [...]
First introduced in 2004, nanomotors have steadily advanced from a scientific curiosity to a practical technology with wide-ranging applications. This article explores the key developments, recent innovations, and major uses of nanomotors today. A Brief Overview of Nanomotors Nanomotors are nanoscale devices that can efficiently convert different forms of energy into mechanical movement, allowing [...]
Researchers found PFAS in 95% of tested beers, with the highest levels linked to contaminated local water sources. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better known as forever chemicals, are gaining notoriety for their ability to linger in the environment and for possible links to health problems. Now, scientists are finding these chemicals in surprising [...]
When most people get sick with COVID-19 today, they think of it as a brief illness, similar to a cold. However, for a large number of people, the illness doesn't end there. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls this condition long COVID, which is when a person's symptoms continue for at least three months [...]
Artificial Intelligence and its developments have had a revolutionary impact on society, and healthcare is not an exception. China has made massive strides in AI integrated healthcare, and continues to do so as AI tools are deployed in hospitals across the country. China’s ambitions for artificial intelligence are staggering. The country is projected to [...]
Blocking a single protein boosts T cell metabolism and tumor-fighting strength. The discovery could lead to next-generation cancer immunotherapies. Scientists have identified a strategy to greatly enhance the cancer-fighting abilities of the immune system’s T cells. By inhibiting a protein known as Ant2, they succeeded in reshaping how these cells produce and use energy, [...]
Humans carry a complex genetic history that continues to reveal surprises. Scientists have found that 20% of our DNA may come from a mysterious ancestor, according to WP Tech. This discovery changes how we understand human evolution. It also raises new questions about the development of our brains and nervous system. Recent research suggests that [...]
Men assessed as healthy after a pathologist analyses their tissue sample may still have an early form of prostate cancer. Using AI, researchers at Uppsala University have been able to find subtle tissue changes that allow the cancer to be detected long before it becomes visible to the human eye. Previous research has demonstrated [...]
Some people carry a rare mutation that makes them resistant to viruses. Now scientists have copied that effect with an experimental mRNA therapy that stopped both flu and COVID in animal trials — raising hopes for a universal antiviral. Rare Mutation Unlocks Viral Immunity For only a few dozen people worldwide, living with a [...]
