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"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman
"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman
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Mosquito Anatomy Inspires Ultrafine 3D Printing
Tiny mosquito “feeding tubes” are being used to create biodegradable, high-res 3D printing tips.


Handwashed Clothes: A Hidden Source of Microplastics
Most people around the world wash their clothes by hand, making the impact of microplastics likely larger than we know.


Air Pollution Linked to Autoimmune Warning Signs
Fine air pollution particles have been linked to early immune markers tied to autoimmune disease warning signs, expanding concerns beyond heart and lung health.


Microdosing Boosts Mood, But Only for a Day?
Psychedelic microdosing has been found to improve mood and creativity on dosing day. But those benefits don’t persist, challenging long-term claims.


Arrested Child Development: A Side Effect of Societal Shutdown
Record-high developmental vulnerabilities were found among kindergarteners, revealing lasting pandemic impacts.


Intentional Tech: AI Bias Won't Go Down Without a Fight
New research shows just how deeply Generative AI image creators mirror deeply ingrained body biases.


Rock-Candy Carbon Capture Could Sweeten Environmental Management
The new direct air capture method could reduce the cost of carbon capture plants by up to 40 percent.


Gold-Turmeric Nanoparticles Boost Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy
Curcumin-coated gold nanoparticles amplify radiation effects on prostate cancer cells, promising lower doses and fewer side effects.


ADHD Awareness Could Spur False Self-Diagnosis
Greater ADHD awareness could double the rate of false self-diagnosis among young adults, but targeted lessons can curb that effect.


New Devices Push Quantum and AI Into the Future
Quantum-dot nanomaterials are being used to build ultra-fast photonic chips aimed at enhancing fibre optics, autonomous driving, and AI hardware.


Drones and Quantum Tech Entangle for Remote Sensing
Drone-based, entanglement-driven quantum sensing could boost remote sensing precision in challenging environments.


Table Scraps to Biofuel: A Microbe Flips Food Waste Into Power
A newly identified microbe can convert food waste into renewable natural gas under harsh conditions, boosting future waste-to-energy potential.


Harnessing AI to Deliver Resilient Supply Chains
An AI-based model helps measure and invest in supply-chain resilience, showing how proactive strategies reduce disruption costs.


Digital Twin Skeletons Solve Real-World Health Problems
Digital twin models of bone tissue help understand disease, treatment, and bone loss, offering bespoke, rapid insights into skeletal health.


Hope for Schizophrenia Treatment: Nanobodies Boost Brain Function in Mice
Nanobodies (miniature antibodies) have been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and enhance memory in mouse models of schizophrenia, suggesting new treatments for brain conditions.


Wielding Math to Enforce AI Safety & Trust
A team is merging math and machine learning to verify the safety of AI systems used in critical applications, making sure the watchman is trustworthy.


3D-Printed for Launch: A New Space-Grade Steel with Concrete Power
3D-metal printing is being used to build a metal composite that is ultra-light, ultra-strong, and extremely heat-resistant, helping to deliver superior aerospace parts.


Ye Olde Printing Press Can Help Us Understand AI Regulation
Legal history shows how regulating the printing press in early modern England offers lessons for governing artificial intelligence in our digital age.


Wildlife Trafficking Deeply Entwined with Global Crime Networks
Researchers find that illegal wildlife trade operates within the same criminal networks as drug and arms trafficking, paving the way for new cross-sector enforcement strategies.


Early Cannabis Use Tied to Health Risks in Young Adults
Recent research finds that teens who start frequent cannabis use before age 15 face increased mental- and physical-health risks in young adulthood, strengthening calls for youth-focused prevention.
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