Research
Quantum Computing Breakthrough in Atom Control Found by 'Happy Accident'
Describing the find as a "happy accident," engineers at the University of New South Wales Sydney found a way to control the nucleus of an atom using electric fields rather than magnetic fields.
Changes to Rat DNA Reflects Adaptation to Modern Human Life
Researches think it could be possible that both human and rat species have seen parallel shifts in their DNA.
Massive 2,000-Pound Great White Unama'ki Tracked Off the Florida Coast
Unama'ki has been in the Gulf of Mexico since October and now appears to be inching closer to the Florida coast. Researchers hope she will lead them to a new white shark nursery.
'Manosphere' Communities Online Are Only Getting More Toxic, Research Shows
Data scientists built a dataset of about 7.5 million posts from seven "manosphere" forums and over 30 million posts from 57 Reddit pages. The results showed a worrying trend.
'Amazon's Choice' Badge is Being Exploited by Fake Reviews, Research Says
"Amazon risks betraying the trust millions of customers place in the Amazon's Choice badge by allowing its endorsement to be all too easily gamed," one Which? expert said.
Electric Currents Controlled with Quantum Switch Turn Metals to Insulators
"We have found a new way to switch electrical conduction in materials from on to off," revealed author Berend Zwartsenberg, of UBC's Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (SBQMI).
Spy Albatrosses Are Now Searching the Ocean for Illegal Fishing Boats
The birds were put to work patrolling the seas as part of a six-month academic study that proved successful in detecting fishing boats with their Automatic Identification System switched off.
Bionic Jellyfish Swim Three Times Faster after Fitted with Tiny Prosthetic
"If we can find a way to direct these jellyfish and also equip them with sensors...we could create a truly global ocean network," said lead Caltech researcher John Dabiri.
Printable 'Nano Thin' Touchscreen Announced by Researchers
Researchers in Australia have announced the development of a new ultra-thin material that could be used make printable touchscreens at a fraction of the cost of current technology.
This Camera Can Take One Trillion Frames per Second
The cutting-edge camera can capture motion like shockwaves and possibly even the signals that travel through neurons—but don't expect to get your hands on one anytime soon.
Marijuana May Reduce Anxiety-Causing Connections in the Brain
Researchers identified a naturally-occurring molecule in the brain that targets the same receptors as marijuana, possibly explaining why people find the drug relaxing.
How Close Is Iran to a Nuclear Bomb? France Warns It Could Be 1 Year
Both the U.S. and Iran have said they will no longer adhere to the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Universities Across America Profit From Developing Nuclear Weapons
Students and faculty now face a choice. They can become the next generation of weapons scientists—or they can refuse to be complicit in this scheme,
PTSD May Be Related to Gut Bacteria, Scientific Study Says
How humans react to fear or stress-inducing situations may be related to gut bacteria, according to a recent scientific study.
Rats Have Been Trained to Drive Cars for Science
While the undertaking sounds like an intriguing proposition in and of itself, the purpose of the study is to highlight the importance of enriched environments in lab-based animal studies.
Human Mini-brains Created in Lab May Already Be Sentient, Scientists Warn
A group of researchers are scheduled to speak at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in Chicago today to discuss the ethical implications of organoid-based research.
Opioid Crisis Cost U.S. Economy $631 Billion in Four Years, Study Shows
The Society of Actuaries released a report Tuesday examining the economic impact of non-medical opioid usage in the United States, which concludes that from 2015 to 2018 $631 billion was spent dealing with the crisis, with more to come.
Alzheimer's Research Receives Major Funding Across the Nation
Alzheimer's research continues to get major funding from places like the National Institutes for Health, the National Institute on Aging and private donors.
Psychologists Warn Parents Against Causing 'Eco-Anxiety' in Children
Mental health professionals say a rising number of young adults are being treated with psychiatric drugs to reduce emotional stress and exhaustion caused by "eco-anxiety," a fervent fear that humans will go extinct as a result of their own pollution and damage to the environment.
$17 Million Center for Psychedelic Research to Investigate Magic Mushrooms
A new research center funded by private donors will study possible psilocybin therapies at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Doctors Are Turning to Artificial Intelligence to Diagnose Cancer Patients
Precision medicine is changing how cancer is diagnosed.
Cockroaches One Step 'Closer to Invincibility' Due to Bug Spray Resistance
"We would see resistance increase four or six-fold in just one generation," the lead researcher said. "We didn't have a clue that something like that could happen this fast."
Should We Search For Alien Life? Scientists Ask the Public if it's Worth It
Do you care about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence? Let these researchers know.
China's Military Technology Now Close to Parity With U.S., Report Warns
"The Chinese People's Liberation Army has been patiently stalking the U.S. military for two decades," the report explains.
Amazon Wearable Device May Soon Be Able to Read Human Emotions
The wearable reportedly uses microphones and software to recognize emotions from a person's voice.
How to Spot Fake Amazon Reviews and Avoid Scams
New research warns consumers may be duped by fakes.
New Bill Would Shield Science From Special Interests
Democrats in the Senate and House introduced legislation to protect scientists from political bias and special interests, particularly amid Trump administration attacks on the research community.
These Medical Breakthroughs Deserve Bipartisan Support
How do we accelerate progress on gene therapy while expanding access? Republican and Democratic lawmakers must look for solutions.
China: Prisoner Organs 'Used For Scientific Research'
Findings raise "important and disturbing questions" about the ethical oversight of those reviewing and publishing research.
How The Polar Vortex and Global Warming Are Connected
Freezing temperatures have prompted deniers to question climate change, but it could well be a symptom of a warming world.