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A new material has exhibited colossal magnetoresistance, switching its electrical conductivity by a billion percent in response to a magnetic field. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Feb 26 – Scientists at Georgia Tech have discovered a new quantum state in a quirky material. …
What began as a real-estate advertisement has since been the site of tragedy, triumph and plenty of pranks. The actor Michelle Yeoh in midair over the Hollywood sign in November 1998. Photograph: Joe McNally/Getty Images – By Lois Beckett in Los Angeles Last …
Tesla’s Optimus robot is now walking and using its humanoid hands for basic tasks. Tesla View gallery – 5 images – By Loz Blain 2023 Mar 02 – As part of its 2023 Investor Day, Tesla has given the world a glimpse of where …
An artist’s impression of a closely orbiting pair of stars. ESO/L. Calçada – By Michael Irving 2023 Mar 01 – Astronomers have discovered a bizarre star system containing two ultra-cool dwarf stars that are so close together they orbit each other in less than …
There’s growing evidence that vitamin D supplements can protect your brain from dementia. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Mar 01 – A new large-scale study has shown that warding off dementia early may be as simple for some as taking a vitamin D …
A form of natural selection may have been working on amino acids in the primordial soup long before life arose on Earth. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Feb 28 – Exactly how life arose out of non-living matter is a major mystery, and …
A new study suggests that genetic susceptibility to ovarian cancer does not affect the protective effect of aspirin in reducing ovarian cancer risk. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Feb 26 – Ovarian cancer is a highly fatal type of cancer that can be …
Hailed as ‘a trailblazer’, Flemister experienced widespread racism and discrimination during her tenure at the federal agency. Zandra Flemister provides protection to Prime Minister Michael Manley of Jamaica, right, during his 1977 visit to Washington. Photograph: Courtesy of John Collinge – Secret Service …
Your brain can imagine things that haven’t happened or that don’t even exist. agsandrew/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Andrey Vyshedskiy, Professor of Neuroscience, Boston University Published: 2023 Feb 23 – You can easily picture yourself riding a bicycle across the sky …
While research is mixed on the health impacts of marijuana consumption, a new study says daily use is definitely not a good idea. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Feb 24 – The pros and cons of marijuana usage are complicated, and are constantly …
