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IBM scientists claim they've achieved 'quantum advantage' - and they've dared others to prove them wrong
Live Science - 31 Jul 2026 11:00
Using IBM's quantum computer, scientists say they have shown in three different experiments that quantum computers can outpace classical machines in useful computations.
Europe Approves Bionic Eye to Restore Vision Lost to Blindness
Singularity Hub - 31 Jul 2026 23:06
An implant, smaller than a grain of rice, pairs with camera-mounted glasses to communicate visual information to the retina. The post Europe Approves Bionic Eye to Restore Vision Lost to Blindness appeared first on Singu...
Blood cancers genetic warning signs may appear years early
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2026 22:53
Blood cancers that eventually worsen may carry detectable genetic warning signs years before patients develop serious symptoms. The findings could lead to earlier intervention while also helping doctors distinguish true ...
TRF2 Preserves Muscle Stem Cell Identity and Drive Repair
Neuroscience News - 31 Jul 2026 21:45
The telomere protein TRF2 regulates non-telomeric G-quadruplex DNA structures in muscle stem cells to preserve cell identity, drive muscle regeneration, and slow Duchenne muscular dystrophy progression.
Protein Restriction Improves Metabolism and Longevity
Neuroscience News - 31 Jul 2026 20:23
Researchers demonstrates that dietary protein restriction improves metabolism, elevates FGF21, and extends lifespan, challenging current high-protein dietary trends for sedentary adults.
Mitochondrial Plaques in Alzheimers Brains Discovered
Neuroscience News - 31 Jul 2026 19:42
Researchers identified mitochondrial plaques, an intracellular form of pathology that forms early in Alzheimer's disease and offers a new target for treatment.
AI Models Analyze Childrens Speech to Predict Future Mental Health
Neuroscience News - 31 Jul 2026 18:55
NLP models analyzing the speech style of children aged 9 to 13 predict future mental health disorders six years later better than human expert panels.
Ketamine Reshapes Neural Networks and Neuroplasticity
Neuroscience News - 31 Jul 2026 18:26
Ketamine triggers a corticosterone-FKBP51 signaling pathway in female mice that prompts microglia to clear extracellular matrix and enhance synaptic plasticity, an immune-driven mechanism absent in males.
How Europe can make its landscapes more fire-resilient
New Scientist - 31 Jul 2026 16:19
Paradoxically, suppressing wildfires has also made European countries more vulnerable to huge blazes like those seen in France and Spain this week. With global warming also amplifying the danger, some experts are calling...
Optimized magnetic pulses could cut memory switching energy by several orders of magnitude
Phys.org - 31 Jul 2026 16:00
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) driven by artificial intelligence (AI) are generating data at an unprecedented rate. Every internet search, AI-generated image, recommendation, scientific simulation and ...
Climate change may help eliminate malaria from West and Central Africa
New Scientist - 31 Jul 2026 15:50
Global warming may make it too hot for malaria-carrying mosquitoes to survive in parts of Africa, but could also shift the problem to less affected areas
High-protein is a wellness craze, but could restricting it be anti-ageing?
New Scientist - 31 Jul 2026 15:02
Protein is everywhere, but studies - mostly in non-human animals - suggest that limiting our intake could extend our lifespan
Could eating less protein slow ageing?
New Scientist - 31 Jul 2026 15:02
Protein is everywhere, but studies - mostly in non-human animals - suggest that limiting our intake could extend our lifespan
How to watch 'Secrets of the Great White Kill' - stream 'Shark Week' 2026 from anywhere
Live Science - 31 Jul 2026 13:00
How to watch "Secrets of the Great White Kill", as Riley Elliott and Kori Burkhardt set out to capture never-before-seen great white hunting techniques.
Thousands of people in China have had banned Alzheimers surgery
New Scientist - 31 Jul 2026 12:36
Surgery that aims to enhance the clearance of Alzheimer's-associated proteins from the brain has been banned in China, but only after thousands of people had the procedure
Diamond's newfound defect may tame vibrations that hinder quantum light sources
Phys.org - 31 Jul 2026 11:40
Researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered a new type of quantum light emitter in diamonds that could help overcome a number of cha...
Where to watch the next total solar eclipse anywhere in the world
New Scientist - 31 Jul 2026 11:00
The total solar eclipse on 12 August will only be visible to a lucky few, but eclipses happen all over the world - here are the next ones to look out for, wherever you may be
New photonic platform offers a four-lane highway for light
Phys.org - 31 Jul 2026 10:20
Topological photonics can force propagating light to travel in a single direction-allowing researchers to route optical signals around corners and past defects without any of it scattering backward. So far, however, this...
Less-explored form of quantum code could be more powerful-and more stable-than its alternative in error correction
Phys.org - 31 Jul 2026 10:00
In mathematics and getting dressed, some processes are commutative, while others are noncommutative. Commutative means the order doesn't matter (3 + 2 is the same as 2 + 3, and it doesn't matter which sock goes o...
Experts say blood pressure guidelines are missing half the equation
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2026 09:12
A new report suggests that blood pressure may be controlled more effectively by increasing potassium while also cutting sodium. Potassium-rich foods can help balance sodiums effects, but most people consume far less pota...
Alzheimer's blood tests are transforming how patients get diagnosed - here's what to know
Live Science - 31 Jul 2026 09:00
New tests for Alzheimer's are helping people who are at risk of dementia get clarity on their condition, Live Science reports from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London.
New process turns plastic waste into hydrogen fuel while trapping the carbon
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2026 08:46
A new chemical process can transform three of the most common plastics into high-purity hydrogen without sorting them first. The technique operates at much lower temperatures than traditional gasification and captures mo...