Scientists have developed a seed-sized, injectable device that wirelessly controls nerve activity without batteries, wires, or surgery, offering potential new treatments for chronic pain and movement disorders.
Reference: DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aeg1437
Scientists suggest the universe’s physical constants are finely tuned for life, as tiny changes could alter liquid flow and disrupt essential biological processes.
Reference: DOI: 10.1140/epje/s10189-024-00467-y
Texas A&M researchers found that polyethylene microplastics may contribute to fatty liver disease, with unhealthy diets potentially worsening liver damage despite the plastic’s perceived harmlessness.
Reference: DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aec8681
@Beeru69 Yes, microplastics seem to be everywhere, and a growing number of studies are raising concerns about their potential risks to human health and the environment.
New STAR detector findings suggest a hidden Y-shaped gluon junction inside protons may help preserve baryon number, challenging long-standing assumptions about matter’s fundamental identity
Reference: DOI: 10.1126/science.ads5962
https://t.co/tul7kVZvwU via @YouTube
Canadian company Xanadu is advancing photonic quantum computing by reducing light losses in quantum chips and scaling manufacturing.
Reference: https://t.co/5JdIGaJnXx
https://t.co/dgpR961R0b
Scientists at Aalto University have connected a time crystal to a mechanical oscillator, overcoming a key barrier to studying and controlling these unusual quantum systems.
Reference: DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-64673-8
MIT physicists discovered that two nearly identical electron patterns in a quantum material rebuild themselves differently after laser disruption. The discovery sheds new light on quantum phase transitions and superconductivity.
DOI: 10.1038/s41567-026-03382-5
A laser-based microscope breakthrough could push the boundaries of science, revealing tiny proteins and hidden cellular structures once thought impossible to see, opening a new window into life itself.
Reference: DOI: 10.1126/science.aeh0665
Mathematicians are exploring a new theory that connects gravity with thermodynamics. The research suggests that gravity may emerge from deeper informational processes, offering a fresh perspective on dark energy and a fundamental cosmic paradox.
Reference: DOI: 10.1103/26kn-thgp
Switzerland’s glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, losing more than 5% of their ice in just one year. Nearly one-fifth of total volume has disappeared in only five years, while some smaller glaciers have already vanished completely.
Reference: DOI: 10.18752/annualrep_2026
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that break down certain plastics.Found in bacteria around biodegradable materials, it may help digest unusual substances. It can also break down penicillin, suggesting a link to antibiotic resistance.
Reference: DOI: 10.1093/ismejo/wrag203
James Webb has spotted clues of catastrophic planetary collisions around distant stars.
The dust may reveal whether worlds merely grazed each other, or were vaporised on impact.
Reference: DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ae88fe
Scientists have directly observed the quantum metric, a hidden geometric property of electrons, in a 3D topological insulator.
The discovery shows that electron wavefunctions possess a geometry that can influence the material’s behavior.
Reference: DOI: 10.1038/s41563-026-02617-3
CAN VITAMIN C STOP LEUKEMIA BEFORE IT EVEN BEGINS?
A clinical trial suggests restoring vitamin C levels may help people with certain precancerous blood disorders.
Researchers observed changes in inflammation and a potential survival signal.
Reference: DOI: 10.1002/cncr.70549
Cortisol may reshape the brain in ways that make emotional memories more powerful.
These changes appear to help emotionally intense experiences become more deeply stored.
Reference: DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adz4143
Scientists have achieved record-breaking precision with two lutetium clocks. Their performance is sensitive enough to detect gravitational effects across height differences of just a few millimeters. This could help improve timekeeping.
Reference: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-11072-8