Researchers have made a significant discovery in the study of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness affecting deer. The first detailed structure of an infectious prion responsible for CWD reveals a unique 180-degree twist, which could aid in vaccine development or explain why the disease hasn’t yet jumped to humans. This finding may…
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Mathematician Hector Pasten has made a groundbreaking discovery in number theory, solving a problem that has puzzled mathematicians for over a century. By using a time-tested productivity hack, Pasten was able to embed information about prime factors in an elliptic curve, leading to a surprising strength in his result. This breakthrough has the potential to…
Researchers have found that cats may hold the key to understanding human ageing, as their brains show signs of atrophy and cognitive decline that more closely resemble the deterioration seen in ageing humans than do the changes in the brains of ageing mice. The Translating Time project, which compares brain development across more than 150…
The biotech industry has seen a surge in the number of unicorns, with over 1,200 companies worldwide achieving valuations of over $1 billion. However, biotech unicorns are relatively rare, with only a few companies making it to the top. This article takes a closer look at 12 biotech unicorns that are making waves in the…
Scientists have successfully cooled and accelerated a beam of muons, a breakthrough that could lead to new types of particle physics experiments. Muons, heavy cousins of electrons, could be accelerated and slammed together at future particle colliders to unlock physics secrets. This achievement is a crucial step towards making muon colliders a reality. Forecast for…
Researchers from the Netherlands, the UK, and the US have made a groundbreaking discovery that could bring us closer to understanding dark matter. They found that hypothetical particles called axions could form dense clouds around neutron stars, emitting signals that radio telescopes can detect. This breakthrough raises hopes that axions could be the long-sought solution…
A recent article highlights the issue of missing data in scientific research, which can lead to biased results and undermine the validity of studies. Statisticians have developed techniques to deal with missing data, but the problem persists. The article explores the history of missing data and the efforts of statistician Donald Rubin to develop a…
As climate change threatens global food production, researchers and environmental advocates are turning to regenerative agriculture as a solution. By improving soil health, crops can become more resilient to drought and extreme weather. Governments are being urged to offer financial incentives to farmers who adopt regenerative practices, which include crop rotation, cover cropping, and boosting…
Boeing workers in the United States have voted to accept the aircraft manufacturer’s latest contract offer, ending a seven-week strike that crippled production of the 737 Max and 777. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said 59 percent of its members voted to approve the deal, which includes a 38 percent pay…
Mozilla’s Firefox browser is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and the company is refocusing on its core business. Interim CEO Laura Chambers aims to restore Firefox’s growth path by prioritizing product development, investing in user experience, and innovating with AI. Mozilla is also looking to reach new users, especially younger ones, and is running marketing campaigns…
