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Scientists say weve been treating Alzheimers all wrong
Science Daily - 10 Apr 2026 10:12
Alzheimers isnt just one problem-its a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. Thats why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short, even as new treatments show modest benefits. Scientists are now pushi...
This new chip could slash data center energy waste
Science Daily - 10 Apr 2026 08:45
A new chip design from UC San Diego could make data centers far more energy-efficient by rethinking how power is converted for GPUs. By combining vibrating piezoelectric components with a clever circuit layout, the syste...
Scientists think dark matter might come in two forms
Science Daily - 10 Apr 2026 08:34
A mysterious glow of gamma rays at the center of the Milky Way has long hinted at dark matter, but the lack of similar signals in smaller dwarf galaxies has cast doubt on that idea. Now, researchers propose a bold twist:...
Tweaking the smell of cat food can encourage fussy felines to eat
New Scientist - 10 Apr 2026 21:00
Some cats will suddenly refuse to touch brands of cat food that they have eaten for years. Changing the way the food smells might solve the problem
Neurons Use Custom Motor Subtypes to Organize the Brain
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2026 20:33
Researchers discovered that Kinesin-2 motors form specialized subtypes to transport specific proteins. This precise "delivery service" is essential for maintaining neuron structure and preventing neurological dis...
The AI Brain That Gets Smarter by Shrinking
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2026 20:10
A new brain-inspired AI framework mimics human development by "pruning" redundant connections as it learns. The model becomes more compact and energy-efficient while mastering increasingly complex perception and ...
Hidden fossils reveal secrets of oceans before major mass extinction
New Scientist - 10 Apr 2026 19:00
A handful of plankton fossils buried in a small chunk of rock show that the oceans were teeming with life before the Late Ordovician mass extinction, the second most severe on record
Experts Finally Agree on What Wellbeing Actually Means
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2026 18:59
A landmark study establishes the first international consensus on mental wellbeing. Researchers identified six essential factors-including autonomy and connection-that define what it means to be truly "well."
Anthropics Mythos AI Uncovered Serious Security Holes in Every Major OS and Browser
Singularity Hub - 10 Apr 2026 18:33
It's a step change in cybersecurity. Exploits that would take experts weeks to develop can now be generated in hours. The post Anthropics Mythos AI Uncovered Serious Security Holes in Every Major OS and Browser appea...
Wombs Internal Clock: How Mothers Set the Fetal Metronome
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2026 18:19
Researchers used bioluminescent proteins to discover that a mother sets her babys biological clock in utero via glucocorticoid hormones, creating daily rhythms before birth.
Neuromodulators Organize Sequential Brain Activity Patterns
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2026 18:03
Researchers mapped the entire nervous system of a worm to show how it plans turns to find smells. The study reveals a 10-neuron sequence coordinated by the chemical tyramine.
Biomimetic Power: The AI Brain Keeping Renewable Grids Stable
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2026 17:42
A new study introduces AI-based "neural network" controllers that stabilize renewable energy grids. By mimicking human brain processing, the AI reduces the need for physical sensors and improves grid resilience.
The secret project to settle controversial maths proof with a computer
New Scientist - 10 Apr 2026 17:30
Working in secret for more than two years, a group of mathematicians has set out to resolve of the longest and most bitter battles in modern mathematics
How Your Brain Links Where to Go with Why It Matters
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2026 16:34
Researchers have identified a specific group of neurons where spatial memory and emotional drive converge. This "crosstalk" in the nucleus accumbens explains how our brain links location to reward.
The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photos
Live Science - 10 Apr 2026 16:24
As Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.
Early Microbes Can Rewrite Neurodevelopmental Risk
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2026 16:07
A new study finds that a baby's epigenome at birth shapes their gut microbiome development. Crucially, certain "good" bacteria can mitigate genetic risks for ASD and ADHD by age three.
'I've seen the movies. What a horrible way to die': What it's like to be sucked into a tornado and survive
Live Science - 10 Apr 2026 14:42
Perry Samson was helping students conduct field experiments on supercell storms in Kansas in 2008 when one suddenly turned into a tornado and dragged him in.
Scientists turn 'mess' into breakthrough: Chaotic design unlocks next-generation optical devices
Phys.org - 10 Apr 2026 14:40
Researchers from the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy have flipped a long-held assumption in optics, showing that deliberately introducing controlled disorder into ultra-thin optical devices can dramatic...
'More questions than answers': Experts baffled by Alaskan mammal-eating orcas spotted near Seattle
Live Science - 10 Apr 2026 14:09
Three orcas from Alaska surfaced in the waters between Washington state and Canada in March, an area where they've never been documented.
Dual-frequency Paul trap shows potential for synthesizing antihydrogen outside of CERN
Phys.org - 10 Apr 2026 13:10
A new type of radiofrequency trap can capture particles with extremely different requirements and could theoretically hold both types of particles at the same time. Researchers in the group of Professor Dmitry Budker fro...
Changing 'just one DNA letter' in female mice triggers growth of male genitalia
Live Science - 10 Apr 2026 13:00
Scientists discovered that making a very small change to female mice's DNA caused them to develop male reproductive organs.
Quantum batteries could be charged by reversing time
New Scientist - 10 Apr 2026 12:00
Physicists have shown how time can effectively be reversed for some quantum systems, which would allow for new ways to harvest energy