Joshua Stan

MIT physicists have found a new way to switch superconductivity on and off in magic-angle graphene.

MIT Scientists Uncover Switchable Superconductivity in Magic-Angle Graphene, Paving Way for Neuromorphic Computing

01.31.2023 08:17 AM

Researchers from MIT have discovered a new way to turn superconductivity on and off with short electric pulses in magic-angle graphene. Read on to find out how this revolutionary discovery could pave the way for a new generation of superconducting electronics!

Floodwaters block off the road near the Hosmer Grove Campground in Haleakala National Park on Friday.

Floodwaters Proven Dangerous: Hawaiian Firefighter in Critical Condition After Being Swept Away in Maui's Heavy Rainfall Event

01.31.2023 07:36 AM

Learn about the dangers of flash floods and the latest situation in Maui, where a firefighter has been swept away and remains in critical condition after heavy rainfall. Get the latest updates and find out how you can support it!

Sacramento firefighters respond to a fire after a Tesla car battery "spontaneously" burst into flames.

Tesla Model S Catches Fire Spontaneously on California Highway; Battery Car Allegedly Caused the Problem

01.31.2023 06:48 AM

Continue reading to discover the facts surrounding the Tesla car battery fires and why the NHTSA decided not to launch an investigation into the matter.

For their artificial fairy, Hao Zeng and Jianfeng Yang got inspired by dandelion seeds.

Tinker Bell Robots? Fairy-Like Aero-Robots Equipped With Artificial Muscles Fly By Wind & Light

01.31.2023 05:40 AM

Researchers from Tampere University are working on the FAIRY project, developing wind-powered, light-controlled robots for artificial pollination. Continue reading to find out how the FAIRY project is pushing the boundaries of biomimetic robots and the potential it holds for agriculture.

Thinking about the next pandemic keeps lots of researchers busy.

Potential Pandemic: Diseases That Possess Transmissible Virus, According to WHO

01.30.2023 09:06 AM

The World Health Organization reveals a list of diseases that potentially can cause another pandemic. Read on to know more about these diseases!

A galaxy with a large reservoir of dark matter (purple overlay) in its center.

'Dark Photons' Potentially Cause Heating Discrepancy in Intergalactic Gas, Research Reveals

01.30.2023 08:17 AM

Dark photons, a hypothetical form of dark matter, could explain the heating discrepancy in intergalactic gas. Read on to discover the exciting potential of dark photons in explaining the mysteries of the universe!

Artist's impression of Chariklo and its rings around the sun.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Spots Crystalline Ice on Asteroid 10199 Chariklo

01.30.2023 07:15 AM

Discover the latest findings of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on asteroid 10199 Chariklo. Learn about its rings, water ice, and more. Read on for details.

An AI has designed anti-microbial proteins that were then tested in real life and shown to work. The same approach could eventually be used to make new medicines.

Revolutionizing Protein Design with Artificial Intelligence: AI Generates New Enzymes for Genome Editing, Finger Proteins

01.30.2023 06:00 AM

Revolutionize protein design with the power of artificial intelligence! Discover how AI-generated enzymes are breaking down cell walls with comparable activity to natural proteins. Read on to find out more!

NASA, ESA to Send Sample Transfer Arm to Mars; Retrieving Rover Samples for Historic Trip to Earth

01.30.2023 05:26 AM

NASA and ESA team up to send a sophisticated robotic arm to Mars to retrieve samples collected by the rover. Learn more about this historic mission and its significance in space exploration. Read on now.

The teeth of 17th century French aristocrat Anne d'Alegre, with a gold wire threading through several.

400-year-old Secret of French Aristocrat's Teeth Revealed: Gold Wire Used to Keep them from Falling Out

01.27.2023 23:28 PM

Uncover the 400-year-old secret of a French aristocrat's dental health. Learn how gold wire was used to keep her teeth from falling out and how it ultimately made her condition worse. Read now to find out more.

MIT chemists designed a bottlebrush-shaped nanoparticle that can be loaded with multiple drugs, in ratios that can be easily controlled.

MIT Scientists Develop a Bottlebrush-Shaped Nanoparticle to Optimize Cancer Drug Combinations

01.27.2023 21:43 PM

Researchers at MIT have developed a new drug delivery system using bottlebrush particles, which can effectively deliver multiple drugs in synergistic ratios. Read now to learn how this innovative approach could change the way cancer is treated.

Almost as realistic as this render of the Apple Car cooked up by using 3D visualizer.

Apple Electric Car vs Tesla: New EV's Possible Features Revealed, But Is 'Project Titan' Better Than Elon Musk's Cars?

01.27.2023 20:51 PM

Get the latest scoop on the highly anticipated Apple Electric Car Project set for release in 2024. Learn about its sleek design, advanced features, and how it compares to Tesla's electric vehicles!

A nurse enrolls a participant in an HIV vaccine trial in Masaka, Uganda, an African-led project.

HIV Vaccine Progress Remains Slow Despite COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthroughs: Experts Explain Why

01.27.2023 09:30 AM

Experts explain the challenges of the progress of developing HIV Vaccines despite COVID jabs success. Read on to continue!

Nanoparticle-based Microcapsules for Controlled Release of Active Agents: University of Twente Researchers Develop Scalable Fabrication Method

01.27.2023 08:30 AM

Read on to know about the nanoparticle-based microcapsules for controlled release of active agent! Researchers at the University of Twente were able to create tiny "antibubbles" using a new method quickly.

Vulcan Point: Fascinating Island within a Lake in an Archipelago

01.27.2023 07:30 AM

Fascinating landform, vulcan point, read on to know how unique this kind of landform is! The Earth is home to many strange geological formations, but none quite as intriguing as Vulcan Point.

A female anopheles mosquito. A study says machine learning techniques to predict the age of mosquitoes from different populations could reduce turnaround time for malaria research.

Mosquito Age Predictions Improved With Machine Learning To Help Control Malaria, Study Finds

01.27.2023 06:30 AM

Read on to get to know about the AI technology that predicts the age of mosquitos carrying malaria! A study suggests that using machine learning techniques to predict the age of mosquitoes from different populations could improve the speed and accuracy of malaria research and surveillance programs.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon already has shielding in place against orbital debris and micrometeoroids, but NASA may ask for more in the wake of an incident that affected a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in December 2022.

NASA, SpaceX Discuss Upgrading Shield on Crew Dragon Capsule Following Soyuz Damage in Orbit

01.27.2023 05:23 AM

Read on to know the discussion of NASA, SpaceX on upgrading Crew Dragon Capsule! NASA is evaluating the possibility of requesting SpaceX to enhance the shielding on its Crew Dragon spacecraft in light of an incident where a small hole was created in a Russian Soyuz capsule.

SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 26 at 4:32 a.m. ET (9:32 UTC) for a Falcon 9 launch of 56 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

SpaceX to Launch Record Payload of 56 Starlink Satellites in Upcoming Mission, Breaking Previous Records

01.26.2023 10:00 AM

Breaking their own record, SpaceX will launch 56 Starlink satellites, exceeding the previous number in past space flights! Read on to know more about this news!

Goldline snakeheads can breathe in both water and air and were observed hunting frogs on land

Invasive Goldline Snakehead Fish Found in Freshwater Pond in Florida: Experts Warn of Damage to Native Ecosystem

01.26.2023 09:00 AM

Invasive non-native Goldline Snakehead Fish was found in freshwaters of Florida. Scientists warn of possible damage on native ones! Read on to know more about this news!

Atomic structure of mica and a picture taken by an atomic force microscope.

Muscovite Mica: Insulating Material Shows Potential for Flexible Electronic Devices

01.26.2023 08:00 AM

Scientists introduce the Muscovite Mica that possesses insulating capabilities for electronic devices. Read on to know more about this news!

Lauren Sánchez, known for her relationship with Jeff Bezos could soon be known as the first person to lead an all-woman space mission on Blue Origin.

Blue Origin Launches All-Woman Space Mission Led by Lauren Sanchez in 2024 With Support of Jeff Bezos

01.26.2023 07:00 AM

Launching an all woman space mission, Blue Origin plans to take flight in 2024 with support from Jeff Bezos! Read on to know more about this news!

Tantalum from coltan mined in DR Congo is vital for the manufacture of mobile phones

Metallic Ores in Congo Can Light Bulbs? Science Says, No [Fact Check]

01.26.2023 06:00 AM

Can electricity be generated from a rock? Read on to know more about the viral claim from a Congo national about metallic ores that ignites current!

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is shown in a clean room on Dec. 8, 2022, at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA JPL Psyche Mission Preparation Resumes After a Year of Delay

01.25.2023 08:27 AM

NASA JPL announced the resumption of preparations for the Psyche Mission and its possible launch this year! Read on to know more about this news!

A new study published in the Journal of Occupational Health found that certain occupations in South Korea were linked with higher risks of miscarriage and stillbirth among pregnant women.

Miscarriage Linked to Certain Occupations For Women; Can a Job Affect the Risk of Pregnancy Loss?

01.25.2023 07:30 AM

Read on to know the linked between miscarriage and jobs that may affect a woman's pregnancy! Certain occupations were associated with increased risks of stillbirth and miscarriage in an analysis of data covering over 1.