Hearts appear to change their biological age after transplantation, with young donor organs showing accelerated ageing in older recipients and older hearts displaying signs of rejuvenation when placed in younger bodies, according
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s ambitions to lead the global artificial intelligence (AI) race during an inspection tour of the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center on Tuesday. His visit highlighted the
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An international coalition of leading virologists has warned that the United States must intensify its response to the year-long H5N1 bird flu outbreak to avert a potential pandemic, according to a report
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Researchers have discovered that carrion crows possess the ability to recognize geometric shapes and patterns, challenging the long-held belief that such cognitive skills are unique to humans. The study, conducted by the
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Colossal Biosciences, the Texas startup aiming to resurrect the woolly mammoth, is also seeking to own it—legally. As reported by MIT Technology Review, the company has filed a sweeping patent application that
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Artificial intelligence, once a far-off dream discussed in stuffy lecture halls, is now making chart-worthy beats. According to a recent deep dive from MIT Technology Review, new AI models—especially diffusion-based systems—are creating
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From the depths of the oceans to the cells in our bodies, an unseen war has been raging for billions of years — between bacteria and the viruses that attack them. This
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In a groundbreaking achievement for neuroscience, researchers have unveiled the most comprehensive and detailed 3D map of a mammalian brain region ever created, revealing not only the dense wiring of over 200,000
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In the wake of egg shortages and soaring prices caused by a recent bird flu outbreak, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have unveiled a promising new technology that could help
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A groundbreaking study led by Professor WU Qingfeng at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has revealed key developmental and evolutionary mechanisms shaping the human hypothalamus—one
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A groundbreaking brain–computer interface (BCI) has allowed a woman with paralysis to hear her intended speech almost instantly, marking a major leap forward in neurotechnology. As reported in The Nature, the latest
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In the world of birds, mating is more than just reproduction—it is a spectacular display of beauty, endurance, and evolutionary strategy. As detailed in The Nature, science writer Matt Ridley’s book Birds,
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As the world grapples with the accelerating effects of climate change, scientists are turning to some radical solutions in an attempt to stave off the catastrophic impacts of melting glaciers. These ice
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Scientists have unveiled the first-ever map of mitochondria throughout the entire human brain. The research, which was published in Nature, provides invaluable insights into the energy-producing structures that are essential for the
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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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Microsoft has partnered with Swiss start-up inait to develop an innovative artificial intelligence model that simulates mammal brain reasoning. The collaboration aims to enhance AI’s capabilities by allowing it to learn from
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