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A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and more easily. Using AI, scientists found that biomarkers linked to one condition can often predict...

Scientists have taken a major step toward futuristic energy tech by building a working prototype of a quantum battery-one that can charge, store, and release energy using the strange rules of quantum physics instead of c...

A sweeping new study reveals that as Arctic permafrost thaws, it is dramatically reshaping rivers and releasing vast amounts of ancient carbon that had been locked away for thousands of years. By analyzing decades of hig...

A transplant drug that has been used for decades can preserve the function of insulin-producing cells in young children who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

AI's lack of "internal embodiment"-a digital equivalent to physical feelings-is a major safety risk. The study suggests that for AI to be truly trustworthy, it needs internal regulators that mimic human physi...

Researchers have successfully trained living biological neurons to perform complex machine learning tasks. By using microfluidic devices and "FORCE learning," the team demonstrated that rat brain cells can genera...

New research reveals that time perception is a multi-stage process distributed across the brain. From raw visual encoding to subjective categorization, scientists have finally mapped how the brain builds its internal clo...

Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology. The post This Weeks Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through April 4) appeared first on SingularityHub.

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A veteran space reporter describes the full-body experience of watching NASA's historic Artemis II lift off

April 4, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Although babies born from parents with allergies are also more likely to have them, there are a number of outside factors that affect whether and how someone develops allergies.

Many people think that occasional binge drinking is harmless if they otherwise drink in moderation, but new research suggests that assumption may be dangerously wrong. A large U.S. study found that people with metabolic ...

Astrocytes, once thought to be mere brain support cells, are now revealed to be key players in fear memory. Researchers found they actively help form, recall, and weaken fear responses by interacting with neurons in real...

A new breakthrough is transforming MXenes-ultra-thin, high-tech materials-into something far more powerful and precise. Researchers have developed a cleaner, more controlled way to build these materials using molten salt...

Dying stars may be wiping out nearby giant planets as they expand into red giants. Astronomers found that these close-in planets become increasingly rare around more evolved stars, suggesting many have already been swall...

A group of undergraduate students stumbled into a cosmic time capsule-one of the oldest stars ever discovered-while combing through massive astronomy datasets. What began as a class project quickly turned into a breakthr...