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In a discovery that flips physics on its head, researchers found that light can act as a brake instead of an accelerator. The breakthrough could one day help steer tiny nanorobots through the human body.
Researchers just solved one of the biggest challenges facing interstellar travel: how to steer spacecraft propelled by light. A tiny new device called a "metajet" can control direction using refracted light, bringing us closer to exploring distant stars.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
A powerful solar storm is bringing the aurora borealis farther south than usual, potentially visible across 24 states from Alaska to Colorado tonight. Clear skies could mean a spectacular light show for millions of Americans who rarely get to witness this natural wonder.
After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Researchers found a simple light therapy that eliminates pain in small pets without drugs or side effects. The breakthrough could transform care for chinchillas, hamsters, tortoises, and other companion animals.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore created eye drops using spinach plant cells that let human eyes harness light to heal dry eye disease. In lab tests, the treatment reversed corneal damage in five days and outperformed existing medications.
Researchers developed tiny particles that use light to heat and destroy tumors while leaving healthy cells untouched. The biodegradable treatment could offer a gentler alternative to chemotherapy and radiation.
Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.
A century-old physics puzzle just got solved. Scientists now have proof that light really does act as both a wave and a particle at the same time.
Scientists discovered that far-red light prevents a deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria from forming biofilms and causing infections. This breakthrough could lead to new ways to protect vulnerable hospital patients without antibiotics.
Researchers just found a way to transform ordinary materials into exotic quantum substances using light and particle pairs called excitons. This breakthrough could let us create custom materials on demand, opening doors to revolutionary technologies.
Researchers in Germany invented a light-powered method to create tiny "housane" molecules that could revolutionize drug development. The breakthrough makes it easier to build the same type of strained molecular structures found in medicines like penicillin.
Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.
Scientists discovered that dim lighting during close-up activities like reading or using phones might be fueling the global myopia crisis. The simple fix? Brighter indoor spaces could help protect eyes naturally.
Scientists discovered chaotic laser light can organize itself into a precision beam that images the blood-brain barrier 25 times faster than current methods. The breakthrough could accelerate treatments for Alzheimer's, ALS, and other neurological diseases.
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