In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists in Britain have shattered the barriers of fusion energy generation with an astonishing experiment at the Joint European Torus (JET) facility. Nuclear fusion, which mirrors the processes occurring within the sun, holds the promise of being a key solution to combat climate change by providing a limitless, safe, and environmentally
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Breast cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of women worldwide. Among the different types of breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer is the most aggressive and difficult to treat. Current treatment options, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, have limited efficacy, leaving patients with few alternatives. However, scientists in Australia believe they have made a
Depression is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. To better understand and treat this mental health issue, researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have investigated the potential link between depressive symptoms and body temperature. While previous studies with limited sample sizes have suggested a connection, this new study, involving
The experts at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have made a startling discovery – a massive asteroid ominously dubbed the “city killer” is hurtling towards Earth. Although it poses no immediate threat, it will make its closest approach to our planet today, at a distance of approximately 1.77 million miles. The sheer magnitude of this asteroid
In a scene straight out of a horror movie, ancient creatures are emerging from the cold storage of melting permafrost. The melting ice has exposed incredibly preserved extinct megafauna like the woolly rhino and the remains of a giant wolf that are over 40,000 years old. But it’s not just the remains of these creatures
The use of antifungal creams and combinations of antifungal treatments with corticosteroids has been identified as a significant factor contributing to the rise and spread of severe skin, scalp, and nail fungal infections. Recently, dermatologists in the United States detected the first cases of highly contagious drug-resistant fungal skin infections that do not respond to
Encased within ancient rocks lies a hidden clue about the emergence of life on Earth. Researchers from the University of Western Australia and the University of Cambridge have recently discovered nanocrystals within 3.5-billion-year-old rocks from Western Australia’s Pilbara region. These nanocrystals shed light on the role of phosphorus as a building block of life and
Exploring ancient gravesites is a captivating endeavor that offers us a glimpse into the past. However, not every discovery provides clear answers. One such perplexing find is a Swedish tomb containing Early Neolithic skeletons, all mysteriously missing their skulls. Unearthed in Tiarp, near Falköping, the burial chamber, known as a “dolmen,” has left researchers from
In a shocking turn of events, Biogen has announced the discontinuation of Aduhelm, a controversial Alzheimer’s drug that was hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of cognitive decline associated with the devastating brain disorder. Aduhelm received accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2021, despite the skepticism of its
Elon Musk recently made a bold announcement on X, claiming that a Neuralink brain implant has successfully been inserted into a human patient’s brain. This groundbreaking moment in neurotechnology provides hope for individuals who have lost the use of their limbs. Musk revealed that the initial results of this implant, called Telepathy, show promising neuron