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 new study has found that immune cells rush to the brain after a heart attack, promoting deep sleep and aiding in recovery. The study, involving both mice and humans, suggests that getting sufficient sleep and rest after a heart attack is crucial for long-term healing of the heart. Researchers believe that this natural response…
The biopharma industry is witnessing a surge in investment in the immunology field, with over 10 buyouts of immunology and inflammation (I&I) drug developers this year. Several biotech companies have raised impressive funds to advance the development of their immunology-related research and development (R&D). These companies are working on innovative treatments for various diseases, including…
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….
A new mutant strain of photosynthesizing bacteria, dubbed Chonkus, has been discovered in the shallow waters off Italy’s Vulcano Island. This superpowered microbe has the potential to aid in carbon sequestration and could be a crucial tool in the fight against climate change. Forecast for 6 months: Governments and research institutions will begin to invest…
Tens of millions of bees are likely being killed each day by vehicles in the western United States, according to a new study. The research, published in Sustainable Environment, highlights the impact of roads on bee populations, essential pollinators of wild plants and a third of the world’s crops. The study suggests that planting healthy…
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 mysterious neurological disease known as “the laughing death” was killing women and children in Papua New Guinea in the 1950s. Autopsies revealed tiny holes in the victims’ brains, leading scientists to discover the role of infectious proteins, or prions, in the disease. Neurovirologist Michel Brahic’s new book, “The Power of Prions,” delves into the…
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…
