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Scientists finally detected a gentle wind flowing from the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, solving a puzzle that has stumped astronomers for five decades. The discovery reveals that even "quiet" black holes continuously shape their cosmic neighborhoods.
A warehouse robot just ran for 24 hours straight on electricity beamed through the air by laser, shattering two world records. The breakthrough could mean drones and robots that never need battery changes.
Google just unveiled Gemini for Science, a collection of AI tools designed to help researchers discover breakthrough science faster. More than 100 research institutions are already partnering with the tech giant to reshape how we unlock scientific knowledge.
Researchers discovered a cellular clue that could help doctors spot type 1 diabetes before it fully develops. The breakthrough offers hope for catching and potentially stopping the disease earlier than ever before.
Scientists created tiny uterus models that can menstruate and regenerate, revealing how the body heals without scars. The breakthrough could transform how we treat wounds and tissue damage.
NASA just fired up a revolutionary plasma thruster at power levels never before achieved in the United States, bringing human missions to Mars closer to reality. The breakthrough could slash the weight of Mars-bound spacecraft by 90 percent.
A new million-dollar award will celebrate researchers who successfully translate breakthrough science into life-saving medicines. The prize aims to spotlight the often-overlooked step between discovery and getting treatments to patients who need them.
Arizona State University researchers just cracked a mystery that could lead to new treatments for tularemia, a deadly tick-borne disease so potent that just 10 bacterial cells can cause infection. For the first time, scientists isolated and studied the proteins that help this dangerous pathogen survive inside human cells.
Researchers created a smarter way to identify game-changing scientific discoveries, from evolution to antibiotics. The tool could help funders invest in research that truly transforms our world.
Google is inviting researchers worldwide to submit experimental proposals for its breakthrough Willow quantum processor. This marks a major step toward making cutting-edge quantum computing accessible beyond tech giants.
Researchers at ETH Zurich created a breakthrough catalyst that transforms carbon dioxide into methanol more efficiently than ever before. By using single atoms instead of metal clumps, they've opened a pathway to climate-neutral fuel production.
Researchers successfully transferred a complete fruit fly brain into a virtual world where it controls a digital body using its own neural circuits. This breakthrough marks the first time a whole-brain emulation has produced multiple natural behaviors in a simulated environment.
Scientists in China and Spain just proved quantum batteries can charge faster than traditional ones in real-world conditions. This breakthrough could power the next generation of quantum computers and communication devices.
University of Utah researchers discovered fuel cells can now clean themselves using steam, solving a major problem that has held back clean energy technology. The breakthrough could make pollution-free power generation work with everyday fuels.
Researchers in Germany just ran a hydrogen-powered turbine for over five minutes without a compressor, shattering NASA's record and opening the door to fossil-free power generation. The breakthrough could transform how we generate clean electricity and eventually power aircraft.
Scientists created a 45-unit RNA molecule that can almost replicate itself, bringing us closer to understanding how life began on Earth. This tiny strand performs both key steps needed for self-replication, just not yet in the same container.
Nobel laureates agree artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how we discover drugs and predict weather, but the human mind still leads breakthrough science. The world's top scientists gathered to explore AI's promise and its surprising limitations.
Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan are doubling down on their bold mission to cure or prevent every disease, planning to invest $8 billion in AI-powered medical research over the next decade. Their Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is restructuring to focus entirely on breakthrough science that could transform how we treat illness.
NASA-funded researchers have resurrected an ancient enzyme from Earth's earliest lifeforms, proving we can detect signs of life billions of years old. The discovery gives us a reliable tool to search for ancient life on Mars and other worlds.
Scientists at Chalmers University just solved one of quantum computing's biggest paradoxes by building a refrigerator that uses noise as fuel instead of fighting it. This breakthrough could help make powerful quantum computers practical for everyday use.
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