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China's EAST Tokamak Sets Fusion Record at 100 Million Degrees for 1,066 Seconds
China's EAST device achieved a world record by sustaining plasma at 100 million degrees Celsius for nearly 18 minutes on January 20. This milestone overcomes key plasma confinement challenges in fusion energy research. It brings humanity closer to limitless clean energy production.
CRISPR Gene Therapy Safely Cuts LDL Cholesterol by 50% in First Human Trial
A Phase 1 trial on November 10 showed CRISPR therapy targeting ANGPTL3 safely reduced LDL cholesterol by nearly 50% and triglycerides by 55%. This advances treatments for cardiovascular diseases.
First Personalized CRISPR Therapy Saves Baby with Rare Ammonia Disorder
Scientists used custom CRISPR to correct a gene mutation in baby KJ Muldoon, preventing deadly ammonia buildup. This marks the first bespoke gene therapy for a rare disease patient. A clinical trial is now planned for broader use.
Hektoria Glacier in Antarctica Retreats Fastest in Modern History
On November 3, reports revealed Hektoria Glacier lost nearly 50% of its mass in just two months due to rapid retreat. This is the quickest glacier disintegration recorded, signaling severe climate impacts.
CERN Achieves Eightfold Increase in Antimatter Production Rate
The ALPHA experiment used laser-cooled beryllium ions to cool positrons to -266°C, producing over 15,000 antihydrogen atoms in under seven hours. This breakthrough enhances antimatter research capabilities.
Tryptophan Confirmed on Asteroid Bennu from OSIRIS-REx Samples
Analysis on November 27 verified the amino acid tryptophan on Bennu, key for protein biosynthesis. This supports theories of life's building blocks in space from NASA's mission.
MIT Chemists Achieve First Complete Synthesis of Anticancer Verticillin A
On December 2, MIT researchers synthesized verticillin A, a 50-year-old fungal compound promising against aggressive brain tumors. This enables further development as an anticancer agent.
Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Reduced Dementia Risk
Studies from Wales and Australia showed vaccinated individuals were 20% less likely to develop dementia. The vaccine may even slow progression in those already affected.
Peking University Unveils High-Precision Analog Computing Chip
In October, a new scalable chip outperformed GPUs in energy efficiency and throughput by up to 1,000 times. It promises revolutions in large-scale scientific computing.
Global Tipping Points Report Warns of First Climate Tipping Point Reached
160 scientists reported in 2025 that Earth hit its first climate tipping point, with rising temperatures endangering coral reefs. This highlights urgent planetary boundaries being crossed.
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Images of Millions of Stars and Galaxies
The NSF-DOE observatory captured unprecedented-scale images of distant celestial objects. This advances astronomical surveys and discoveries.
First Atlas of Cross-Species Mammalian Brain Cell Development Released
Scientists unveiled the most detailed spatiotemporal map of brain development across mammals. It provides insights into neural evolution and disorders.