Scientists at the European laboratory CERN have made a breakthrough in transporting a cloud of subatomic particles aboard a truck, using protons as a stand-in for their antimatter counterparts, antiprotons. This achievement brings them one step closer to hauling antimatter by motor vehicle, which could lead to a better understanding of the physics mystery surrounding…
The biotech industry in Europe is experiencing significant growth, with numerous trends shaping the sector. A list of top European biotech companies that have received sizable seed funding in the past year has been compiled, highlighting companies that are directing funds towards research and development (R&D) programs in various therapeutic areas. The industry is witnessing…
A recent census of the cosmos has more than tripled the number of active black holes known to reside in miniature galaxies, with the biggest haul of middleweight black holes to date. The survey, which used early data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), observed nearly 1.5 million galaxies and found about 2,500 dwarf…
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of optical trapping. They have developed a miniature, chip-based optical trap that can capture and manipulate particles, including cells, at a distance of up to 5 millimeters from the chip surface. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize biological…
In a groundbreaking discovery, two mathematicians, Christoph Kehle and Ryan Unger, have proved that extremal black holes can exist in the real world, contradicting a long-held theory by Stephen Hawking and his colleagues. The researchers used mathematical models to demonstrate that it is theoretically possible for extremal black holes to form, which could have significant…
A team of astrophysicists has discovered a star that vanished without a supernova explosion, sparking hopes that it may be a “failed supernova” and the birth of a black hole. While the discovery is not yet conclusive, it has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of stellar death throes and the formation of black holes….
Archaeologists have discovered a massive Maya city, dubbed Valeriana, in southern Mexico using lidar technology. The city spans an area roughly the size of Beijing and has all the hallmarks of a Classic Maya political capital. Researchers believe that Valeriana was densely populated, with over 400 structures per square kilometer, making it one of the…
Archaeologists have discovered rare depictions of Stone Age net fishing on engraved stones at a 16,000-year-old German site. The findings, made possible by a digital imaging technique, provide new insights into the fishing practices of ancient hunter-gatherer groups. The discovery has significant implications for our understanding of the evolution of human societies and their relationship…
A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize potato farming. By understanding the genetic mechanism that controls nitrogen management in potatoes, scientists may be able to develop varieties that require less fertilizer, saving farmers money and reducing the environmental impact of potato cultivation. Forecast for 6 months: Within the next six…
Vampire bats have been found to metabolize their food in a unique way, using amino acids from their recent blood meals as a primary source of energy. This discovery challenges our understanding of mammalian physiology and may have implications for our understanding of other mammals that rely on blood or protein-rich diets. Researchers have been…
