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UTSA Physicists Uncover New Neuronal Signaling Mechanism
UT San Antonio researchers discovered that microtubules in nerve cells may act as electrical wires, enabling long-distance signal transmission and potentially impacting treatments for neurodegenerative diseases .
Fujitsu Achieves High-Precision Battery Simulation
Fujitsu developed a neural network potential method for molecular dynamics simulations, enabling atomic-level analysis of solid electrolyte interphase formation in all-solid-state batteries with over 100,000 atoms .
New Ways to Verify String Theory
Scientists are exploring string theory by analyzing dark energy and black hole behavior, with recent observations from DESI and future missions like Euclid and Roman providing new insights .
LiteBIRD Mission Advances Cosmic Microwave Background Research
The LiteBIRD satellite, approved to move forward, will conduct a three-year observation campaign to detect primordial gravitational waves and test inflationary theory .
AI Finds Signs of Life in Ancient Rocks
A specially trained algorithm has identified signs of life in ancient rocks, aiding the search for biological activity on Earth and other worlds .
AlphaFold Revolutionizes Protein Structure Prediction
AlphaFold, now five years old, has helped researchers predict the 3D structures of hundreds of millions of proteins, transforming biological research .
CAR-T Therapies Show Promise for Autoimmune Diseases
Engineered T cells used in CAR-T therapies have shown promising results in sending autoimmune diseases like ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus into remission .
December Stargazing Highlights
December features the Full Cold Supermoon, the Geminids Meteor Shower, and the closest approach of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, offering spectacular stargazing opportunities .
Groundbreaking Research at ASH 2025
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2025 conference in Orlando will showcase over 8,200 abstracts on cancer metabolism, aging, pain management, and more .
Rapid Collapse of 'Doomsday Glacier'
Satellite and GPS data reveal the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf is rapidly losing its grip, with fractures multiplying and ice speeds increasing, raising concerns about Antarctic ice stability .
Breakthrough in Early Alzheimer's Detection
Xlife Sciences AG's NeuroMex technology achieves 83.5% accuracy in identifying early-stage Alzheimer's without traditional cognitive tests, enabling rapid, scalable preventive screening .