Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record A humanoid robot's record half-marathon run shows China's speed in robotics development.

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Why some brains with Alzheimer's stay sharp Researchers at the University of California San Diego have uncovered new insights into one of Alzheimer's disease's most puzzling questions: why some older adults remain mentally sharp despite having ...

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How deep-red Utah helped launch a portable plug-in solar movement Since Utah passed a law letting residents plug solar systems into their home outlets, 30 more states have drafted similar bills.

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What Physical ‘Life Force’ Turns Biology’s Wheels? | Quanta Magazine The bacterial flagellar motor is finally understood after 50 years. In its workings, columnist Natalie Wolchover finds the essence of life.

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Editing grapevine DNA could boost resistance to disease and drought For the first time, a team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council has successfully edited the DNA of a woody crop plant in Africa by making precise chan...

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‘Oscar of science’ awarded to team behind gene therapy that restores lost vision Married couple Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire developed Luxturna, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time

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Scientists stunned as bacteria rewire DNA machinery to shape cells Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of years later. Scientists have now discovered that a molecular system once u...

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Why Do Humans Cry? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Its True Purpose Research suggests that crying is not a sign of weakness, but one of the most sophisticated social technologies in the natural world.

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Hidden Driver of Stem Cell Aging Discovered A study reveals how MLKL drives stem cell aging by damaging mitochondria without causing cell death, reducing regenerative capacity, and offering a potential target to preserve blood and immune system...

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Exploring a Lab-in-the-Loop System for Antibody Design | The Scientist Discover how the latest approach to linear DNA expression workflows can streamline antibody design processes.

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Pope Leo identifies dangers of artificial intelligence The pontiff warned that rapidly advancing AI technologies risk hollowing out real human relationships.

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3D-printed brain sensors may unlock personalized neural monitoring Soft electrodes designed to perfectly match a person's brain surface may help advance neural interfaces for neurodegenerative disease monitoring and treatment, according to a new study led by Penn Sta...

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China’s army trains with robot dogs and attack drones | CNN China’s army tested drones and robot dogs in an urban warfare drill. CNN’s Will Ripley reports.

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Dad brains: How fatherhood rewires the male mind From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.

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China calls for ‘concerted’ industry efforts to tackle excess solar production China is the undisputed global leader in solar energy, making more than 80% of the world's solar panel components.

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It rains poison, blinds on contact – and its fruit could kill: Inside the ‘Tree of Death' | Discover Wildlife

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6 Subtle Signs You and Your Partner Are Sexually Incompatible Most sexual mismatches can be fixed. The ones that can’t usually sat ignored until they turned into resentment.

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Physicists witness pinpricks of darkness moving faster than the speed of light ‪—‬ without breaking the laws of relativity For the first time, researchers measured singularities in combined light and sound waves moving faster than the speed of light. The findings have implications in fluid dynamics, optics and many other ...

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SP8 Breakthrough: A Foundational Step Toward Human Limb Regeneration - Neuroscience News Can humans regrow limbs? Researchers find SP6 and SP8 genes are vital for regeneration in axolotls and mice, creating a viral gene therapy that mimics salamander regrowth powers.

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This solar drone can fly 5 hours—here’s why it could never land again - Futura-Sciences From YouTube Speed Records to Solar-Powered Endurance Luke Maximo Bell has made a name for himself on YouTube as a drone creator, often building his high-flying projects with his father. Usually, you’...

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The Blue Trail is a dystopian ‘coming-of-old-age’ gem The Blue Trail is a thoroughly original story in which two older women are capable of newness, independence and transformation against all odds.

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A New Nasal Spray Appeared To Reverse Brain Ageing In 'Weeks' "We are seeing the brain’s own repair systems switch on, healing inflammation and restoring itself."

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The ‘nonna’ twist on ‘Blue Zone’ living could be the key to longevity Social media users have recently embraced “nonnamaxxing” as the antidote to life as a hustling youth — and there’s some science to back it up.

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The psychology behind why you dread small talk : Short Wave Do you avoid small talk in the office, or with your neighbor in the elevator? If so, you might want to give it a chance. According to a study just published in the Journal of Personality and Social Ps...

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The Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing Is Killing Conversation Why the anxiety over getting it wrong is keeping us from connecting.

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Women's desire for wealthy partners drops when they have more economic power A recent study published in PNAS reveals that women’s preference for wealthier partners fades as they gain economic power. The findings suggest human romantic desires are highly flexible, adapting str...

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Why High-Functioning Adults Often Feel Anxious High-functioning adults often look like they’re fine but internally feel anxious, overactive, and unable to relax. Competence is often a longstanding strategy for feeling safe.

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Can a Prosthetic Hand Deliver Humanoid Dexterity? - EE Times At CES 2026, BionIT Labs demonstrated what happens when you integrate an AI-based, bionic, prosthetic hand into a humanoid.

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DNA Patent Eligibility Under Spotlight in Sarepta’s En Banc Bid Sarepta Therapeutics Inc.'s bid for the full Federal Circuit’s review of a revived gene-therapy patent dispute with RegenxBio Inc. is drawing new attention to the question of when altered DNA becomes ...

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