Physicists at CERN’s ALICE Collaboration have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding the first evidence for antihyperhelium-4, a heavier version of antihelium-4. This antimatter hypernucleus contains two antiprotons, an antineutron, and an antilambda baryon. The detection was made by analyzing data from lead nuclei collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzerland. This finding helps…
A groundbreaking study has revealed the existence of ‘lipocartilage’ cells, also known as ‘bubble wrap’ cells, which provide extra cushioning and structural support to various body parts. These cells have been found in many mammals, including humans, and have been grown from human stem cells. The discovery of these cells is expected to have significant…
Theoretical physicists have proposed the existence of a new type of particle called paraparticles, which don’t fit into the conventional classifications of fermions and bosons. This discovery could lead to the creation of paraparticles using a quantum computer, potentially making quantum computers less error-prone. Researchers have also experimentally demonstrated the existence of anyons, a type…
Singapore has made significant strides in becoming a global biotech hub, with a growing startup ecosystem and a focus on research and development. The country has invested heavily in the life sciences sector, with billions of dollars poured into the industry over the past two decades. This has led to the emergence of several biotech…
Physicists at Penn State and Columbia University have made a groundbreaking discovery, spotting the “smoking gun” signature of semi-Dirac fermions, a type of quasiparticle predicted by theorists 16 years ago. These quasiparticles exhibit a unique property, behaving like they have mass only when moving in a certain direction. The team used a crystal of the…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has made a bold claim that his company’s AI chips are advancing faster than historical rates set by Moore’s Law. According to Huang, Nvidia’s latest data center superchip, the GB200 NVL72, is 30 to 40x faster at running AI inference workloads than Nvidia’s previous best-selling chips, the H100. This performance jump…
A recent study published in Nature Medicine has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve breast cancer detection rates. The research, conducted in Germany, found that AI-assisted mammography screening identified one more cancer case per 1,000 screened individuals compared to traditional methods. This breakthrough has the potential to streamline the screening process and reduce…
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that women who incorporate short bursts of intense physical activity into their daily routines can lower their risk of major cardiovascular problems by 45%. The study, led by Emmanuel Stamatakis, suggests that even just 20-30 seconds of intense exercise per day can…
The world of medicine is on the cusp of a revolution with the development of new weight-loss drugs and breakthroughs in various fields. Eli Lilly’s oral pill orforglipron and Amgen’s maritide are set to change the game in treating obesity and diabetes. Meanwhile, researchers are exploring the potential of GLP-1 agonists to treat other illnesses,…
2024 was a remarkable year for science, with numerous record-breaking discoveries that captivated the world. From the oldest known mid-air explosion to the development of the world’s fastest microscope, scientists made groundbreaking findings that shed new light on the natural world. This article highlights some of the most significant discoveries of the year and provides…
