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For the first time ever, an AI system has conducted an entire research project from start to finish without human help. The breakthrough could speed up scientific discoveries that change our world.
Emma Baird found belonging in Perth's 1980s goth community during her darkest teenage years. Nearly 40 years later, she credits the subculture with helping save her life and shaping her identity.
Scientists have developed a topical treatment that corrects disease-causing genetic mutations directly in the skin, offering hope for a lasting cure to conditions previously managed for life. The breakthrough could transform treatment for rare disorders and common conditions like eczema.
Canadian researchers built a lightweight wrist brace that reduces hand tremors by up to 79% without batteries, motors, or surgery. The device could transform daily life for millions living with Parkinson's and similar conditions.
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have cracked the code on why some streams carry more water after wildfires, revealing crucial insights for communities managing water during droughts. The discovery helps explain a puzzling phenomenon that could reshape how we plan for fire-affected watersheds.
Researchers have solved a major puzzle in cancer treatment by learning how to grow helper T cells from stem cells for the first time. The breakthrough could make powerful cancer therapies cheaper and available to millions more patients.