[ad_1] If you’ve ever seen an ant in quest of food, you probably thought that it was just covering territory at random. But according to a study published today in the journal iScience, at least one species of rock ant doesn’t move at all randomly. Instead,…

[ad_1] SETI Breakthrough Listen Initiative data leads to the discovery of 8 previously unknown signals of interest in extraterrestrial search. Using data from the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Breakthrough Listen Initiative, this study revealed eight previously unknown signals of interest; however, these signals have…

[ad_1] Lithium metal batteries with solid electrolytes offer benefits such as lightweight, non-flammability, high energy density, and fast recharging. However, their development has been hindered by short-circuiting and failure issues. Researchers at Stanford and SLAC Lab have now identified the root cause – mechanical stress…

[ad_1] Our immune systems deploy white blood cells and chemical chemicals to defend us if bacteria, viruses, or other foreign things enter the body. This response, known as inflammation, is typical of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and also happens anytime we stress tendons and muscles….

[ad_1] Arthritis is a broad term for a group of conditions that cause severe pain in the joints. Most of these start when the cartilage starts to break down. Sharp “needle-shaped” crystals build up in the joints, causing more severe types of arthritis like gout….

[ad_1] In 1990, Australian roboticist Rodney Brooks published a paper titled “Elephants don’t play chess,” which introduced the concept that AI can improve by learning like the human brain. The idea is that AI can emulate human thinking by gradually building simple connections into more…

[ad_1] Low-resource communities may lack the medical technologies necessary to detect delivery complications. Recent research reveals an affordable sensor glove that may convey information on fetal position and head force. The system, which provides real-time data via a smartphone app, might be very helpful in…

[ad_1] High cholesterol, often referred to as the “silent killer,” can have detrimental effects on cardiovascular health and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Medicines such as statins are commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, but new research suggests that incorporating soybeans into…