Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old great-grandmother from England, has officially become the world’s oldest living person following the death of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, aged 116. Living in a care home
A new phenomenon, termed “animal-methods bias,” is impacting early-career researchers, especially those working in fields where animal models are not always necessary. This bias is causing a growing concern among researchers who
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Shanghai has unveiled China’s first AI-powered cardiologist, a groundbreaking system designed to assist overburdened doctors in diagnosing heart conditions. Developed by Zhongshan Hospital and the Shanghai Academy of Artificial Intelligence for Science,
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As the world grapples with the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, mounting evidence now points to raccoon dogs as the most likely source of the virus that ignited the global crisis.
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A recent study has uncovered promising results for people living with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), revealing that a medication already approved for treating these conditions may also
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Migraine, once thought to be merely an excruciating headache, is now emerging as a far more complex condition, with new research offering hope for the estimated one billion people worldwide who suffer
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A groundbreaking case of cancer remission following CAR-T cell therapy has given new hope for the treatment of solid tumors. A woman, who was just four years old when she underwent an
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In a groundbreaking but controversial move, Paradromics, a leading brain-computer interface (BCI) startup, has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Neom city-building project. This collaboration aims to push the boundaries of human-computer interaction,
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way people with motor neuron diseases (MND) communicate, offering a powerful solution to one of the most devastating aspects of these conditions—the loss of speech. As highlighted
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A recent study published in Nature sheds light on a concerning trend in global mathematics education: the failure to support some of the world’s most talented children, particularly those from lower-income families.
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Turmeric, a staple in Indian cuisine, has long been celebrated for its vibrant yellow hue and unique flavor. However, recent studies have uncovered surprising health benefits that go beyond its culinary uses,
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