Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders
MIT Newsby Anne Trafton | MIT News·3d ago
MIT engineers have developed a new way to program natural killer (NK) immune cells to target cancerous T cells or T cells that have become autoreactive, leading to diseases such as lymphoma and...
Research Impact vs Citations: Who Pays the Price?
Frontlineby Anirban Ghatak·3d ago
Each autumn, a database compiled by John Ioannidis of Stanford University and the publisher Elsevier identifies the most cited two per cent of the world’s researchers, and Indian universities...
A pioneering South African drone flew years before UAVs were a thing
The South Africanby Ray Leathern·3d ago
A pioneering South African drone flew years before UAVs were a thing Before Denel, a South African drone called the Kentron Seeker was deployed in Angola in 1987, with remarkable results … A South...
High-speed video reveals bee’s unique venom pump in action
New Atlasby Mike McRae·3d ago
The tiny torture device that is a honey bee’s barbed sting could be among the most sophisticated of venom-delivery systems in the natural world.
The 2026 Nobel Prizes
Everything Everywhereby Gary Arndt·3d ago
Podcast Transcript In his will, Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, left most of his fortune to establish a prize honoring achievements in various fields.
Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions
ScienceDaily·3d ago
Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions - Date: - October 13, 2026 - Source: - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - Summary: - Scientists have uncovered a...
Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations
ScienceDaily·3d ago
Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations - Date: - October 13, 2026 - Source: - University of East Anglia - Summary: - Scientists have uncovered a surprising...
Odisha's Gangadhar Meher University steps up efforts to preserve rare manuscripts
New Indian Expressby Mayank Bhusan Pani·3d ago
SAMBALPUR: The Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) has intensified efforts to scientifically preserve and digitise rare palm-leaf manuscripts to safeguard the rich traditional knowledge heritage of...
An Impact Structure With Legs - NASA Science
NASAby Michala Garrison; NASA Earth Observatory·3d ago
Editor's Note: Today's story is the answer to the October Puzzler. From above, the mere appearance of a curious geologic feature in Western Australia is enough to cause a fright.
20 Years Ago, the Best Sci-Fi Show of the Century Delivered the Most Epic Space Battle in TV History
Polygon.comby Corey Plante·3d ago
To liberate the humans trapped under Cylon occupation, Admiral William Adama (Edward James Olmos) jumps the titular Battlestar Galactica directly into the atmosphere of New Caprica.
100-year magazine study reveals 'narrowing' of U.K. seafood recipes
Phys.orgby University·3d ago
100-year magazine study reveals 'narrowing' of U.K. seafood recipes A century of recipes published in the magazine Good Housekeeping reveals how the variety of seafood presented to U.K.
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment
MIT Newsby Zach Winn | MIT News·3d ago
The Sierra Nevada mountain range in California is as stunning as it is diverse, with storms from the Pacific Ocean dumping rain and snow on the range’s western slopes while arid conditions mark...
Scientist blasts decision to close Palmerston North's FoodHQ as 'problematic' in the long-term
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
Scientist blasts decision to close Palmerston North's FoodHQ as 'problematic' in the long-term A science advocate is describing the decision to close the North Island's FoodHQ research hub as...
To the stars with love, from Bengaluru
Hindustan Timesby Roopa Pai·4d ago
To the stars with love, from Bengaluru Although Bengaluru has been the official HQ of India’s space program since the early 1970s, very few Bangaloreans are aware that this month marks the 70th...
Using Kirigami Techniques To Make Functional Designs
Hackadayby Maya Posch·4d ago
The variant of origami called kirigami (‘cut paper’ in Japanese) also starts off with a sheet of paper, but it allows for cutting the paper to increase the number of shapes that you can create.
Dozens of Young Hammerhead Sharks Spotted Gathering Off Australian Beaches
ScienceAlertby Esra Öz·4d ago
Drones watching for sharks off Australia's east coast have filmed dozens of young hammerheads swimming together in shallow water near popular beaches.
After 30 years, scientists finally have a drug for a deadly brain disease
ScienceDaily·4d ago
After 30 years, scientists finally have a drug for a deadly brain disease - Date: - October 12, 2026 - Source: - University of Wisconsin-Madison - Summary: - The FDA has approved the first drug...
Europe's new Sentinel-3C satellite just sent back spectacular images of Earth
ScienceDaily·4d ago
Europe's new Sentinel-3C satellite just sent back spectacular images of Earth Just two weeks after launch, Europe's Sentinel-3C satellite is revealing stunning views of Earth while preparing to...
Stabilizing a simple amino acid opens a path to biodegradable sensors
Phys.orgby Emma Foehringer Merchant·4d ago
Stabilizing a simple amino acid opens a path to biodegradable sensors The humble amino acid glycine—the simplest of all amino acids—is everywhere.
Gravity and quantum information linked through a derivation of Einstein's equations
Phys.orgby Leon Barkho·4d ago
Gravity and quantum information linked through a derivation of Einstein's equations Recent research shows that gravity and quantum information are deeply connected and that the shape of spacetime...
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