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Bug Brains Could Help Drone Swarms Find Their Way Home

Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have developed a 56-gram drone that uses visual snapshots for autonomous navigation, demonstrating a practical approach for tiny drones to operate in GPS-denied environments.

How Cleaning Up Shipping Cut Pollution—and Warmed The Planet

IMO 2020 aimed to reduce sulfur in shipping fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% to improve air quality and public health. The regulation has indeed lowered sulfur dioxide and ammonia levels near ports, but it has also led to increased warming.

How Teams Of AI Agents Working Together Could Unlock The Tech’s True Power

AI research is leading to the development of multi-agent systems that enable collaborating AI agents to tackle complex tasks more effectively than individual AIs.

AI Plus Gene Editing Promises To Shift Biotech Into High Gear

Significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and gene editing technologies are revolutionizing the ability to compose DNA and create bespoke proteins.

Muscular Dystrophy-reversing Gene Therapy: Human Trials In 2 Years

A new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy shows promise in halting and potentially reversing muscle damage.

Anti-aging Drug Extends Life Up To 25%, Staves Off Frailty And Disease

Research from Duke-NUS Medical School shows blocking the protein interleukin-11 (IL-11), can potentially extend lifespan, improve health, and reduce age-related decline.

Nanorobot With Hidden Weapon Kills Cancer Cells

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed nanorobots that target and kill cancer cells in mice by activating a hidden peptide weapon in the acidic environment of tumors, significantly reducing tumor growth without harming healthy cells, as published in Nature Nanotechnology.

Already 30 Minutes Of Exercise Increases The Proportion Of Tumor-killing White Blood Cells In Blood

A study from the University of Turku shows that a 30-minute exercise session increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, potentially enhancing the body's ability to fight cancer.

AI Model Finds The Cancer Clues At Lightning Speed

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an AI model that rapidly and accurately detects cancer by analyzing glycans, significantly accelerating the glycan analysis process and potentially discovering new biomarkers, as detailed in Nature Methods.

Cuts To Processed Meat Intake Bring A Range Of Health Benefits

A study by researchers suggests that reducing processed meat consumption by one-third could prevent over 350,000 diabetes cases in the US over a decade, along with tens of thousands of fewer cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer cases.

Lorlatinib Slows Growth Of ALK-Positive Lung Cancers, May Prevent Brain Metastases

The global clinical trial CROWN has shown that lorlatinib (Lorbrena) is significantly more effective than crizotinib (Xalkori) as the initial treatment for advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Cancers Caused By Smoking Reach All Time High

New analysis from Cancer Research UK reveals that the number of cancer cases caused by smoking in the UK has reached an all-time high of 160 per day, a 17% increase since 2003, emphasizing the urgent need for governmental action.