In a significant breakthrough for climate science and atmospheric chemistry, researchers have found that the Earth’s atmosphere has been strengthening its ability to remove air pollutants, including methane, a potent…
Author: Muhammad Tuhin
Atmospheric Winds Can Both Energize and Dampen Ocean Eddies
Our planet’s oceans are not just vast bodies of water; they also have their own distinct weather patterns that play a crucial role in shaping global climate and influencing everything…
Constructed Wetlands Reach Carbon Sequestration Equilibrium After 15 Years
In the battle against climate change, wetlands—those natural filters of our environment—have long been lauded for their ability to sequester carbon. In recent years, however, a growing body of research…
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth’s Near Miss or a Looming Threat?
A colossal explosion in the sky, an eruption of energy hundreds of times greater than the Hiroshima bomb. A blinding flash nearly as bright as the sun. Shockwaves powerful enough…
Spin Waves Unlock Long-Range Coupling in Nano-Oscillators
Spintronic devices have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their ability to harness the spin of electrons, rather than their charge, to process information. One such device, the…
Elevated Opioid Tone Found in Anorexia Nervosa
A groundbreaking study conducted at the Turku PET Center in Finland has shed new light on the brain mechanisms behind anorexia nervosa, suggesting that changes in the brain’s opioid neurotransmitter…
Can Bigger Groups Foster Stronger Cooperation?
The dynamics of human cooperation have long intrigued scientists. Conventional wisdom suggests that as group size increases, cooperation tends to diminish. However, a groundbreaking study from the RIKEN Center for…
Activation of mGluR2 in the Insula-Amygdala Circuit Reduces Anxiety in Mice Without Cognitive Impairment
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a promising new target in the brain that could lead to treatments for anxiety disorders without the common side effects associated with current…
New Tool Predicts “Turbo Boost” Mutations in Viruses
Researchers from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a groundbreaking tool that promises to enhance public health efforts in detecting SARS-CoV-2…
New Study Reveals How Zika Virus Transforms Human Skin to Attract Mosquitoes
The Zika virus, which has spread to more than 90 countries, continues to pose a global health risk, particularly as its transmission is linked to the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This…
Researchers Develop Bionic Limbs That Mimic Natural Hand Movements
In a groundbreaking study, researchers are paving the way for the design of prosthetic limbs that feel and move more naturally for users. This research, published in Science Robotics, highlights…
Outsmarting Viruses: New Method Identifies Immune Escape Mutations
Viruses are remarkable in their ability to disguise themselves and evade the immune system. When the body’s immune defenses recognize and attack them, viruses can adapt quickly by mutating, leading…
Cas12a-Enhanced Pre-clinical Model Enables Multiplexed Gene Editing for Cancer Research
Australian scientists have made a significant breakthrough in cancer research by establishing a novel gene-editing tool that has the potential to revolutionize how we model and interrogate human diseases. A…
New Method Detects Fake Vaccines Without Opening the Vial
Researchers from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with the Serum Institute of India and other partners, have made a breakthrough in the fight against falsified vaccines, developing a novel…
Two Brain Networks, One System
Investigators have made an intriguing discovery that challenges long-held views about the human brain’s network architecture. A study led by Rodrigo Braga, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Ken and Ruth…
Broadly Neutralizing Antibody Protects Monkeys from Severe H5N1 Avian Influenza
In a groundbreaking study published in Science, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the NIH Vaccine Research Center have reported that a broadly neutralizing antibody can protect monkeys from…
Mapping the Genetic Landscape of Intelligence
A groundbreaking study led by Guillaume Huguet and Thomas Renne, graduate students at the Université de Montréal (UdeM), under the guidance of medical geneticist Sébastien Jacquemont, is reshaping the understanding…
Nef Protein Enables Persistent Allogeneic CAR T Cell Therapy in Cancer
CAR T cell therapy has emerged as one of the most promising new cancer treatments in recent years, offering hope for patients battling certain types of cancer, particularly those with…
Gliomas: Unraveling the Mystery of Brain Tumor-Induced Seizures
A collaborative study led by Dr. Peter Canoll’s lab at Columbia University, in partnership with the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Zuckerman Institute, Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics, and other…
Carnivore Diet Leads to “Yellow Skin” in Man
A trio of cardiologists has reported a unique case of an adult man developing yellowish nodules on his hands, feet, and elbows after adopting the increasingly popular carnivore diet. The…