Living near harmful algal blooms reduces life expectancy with ALS
University of Michigan researchers find cyanobacteria toxins may accelerate ALS progression, impacting life expectancy by nearly a year.
Smart contact lens keeps an eye on your eyes—even when they’re closed
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China develops lens monitoring eye health with wireless, real-time data.
Could ‘pausing’ cell death be the final frontier in medicine on Earth and beyond?
University College London explores necrosis intervention, potentially transforming age-related disease treatments and space health strategies.
Tens of millions of nanoneedles could replace painful cancer biopsies
King’s College London develops painless nanoneedle patch, offering real-time molecular insights for disease monitoring.
Thinking in sync: How brain rhythms support intelligence
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz discover midfrontal theta wave synchronisation enhances cognitive flexibility and focus.
What the human brain can do that AI can’t
University of Amsterdam researchers reveal unique brain activations, showing AI’s limitations in understanding action opportunities.
Sniffing out hunger: a nose-to-brain connection linked to appetite
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute find specific nerve cells in mice that regulate appetite through smell.
Locations of treats are stored in specialized neural maps
Stanford University researchers find adaptable neural maps in mice, revealing insights into dementia and addiction behaviours.
First-of-its-kind technology helps man with ALS ‘speak’ in real time
University of California, Davis researchers develop brain-computer interface allowing ALS patient to communicate with expressive intonation.
How the brain solves complicated problems
MIT researchers uncover how humans use hierarchical and counterfactual reasoning strategies to navigate complex mental tasks.