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Finding a way to unify conflicting scientific models into a “Theory of Everything” is essentially a Holy Grail of physics. Now a NASA observatory has conducted one of the first experimental tests of these theories, scouring the sky for evidence of a hy… Continue reading X-ray telescope searches for evidence of Theory of Everything
Fats are important for providing energy for the body – but as we all know, too much of the stuff is bad for us. Triglycerides are a form of fat that circulates through the bloodstream, and high levels can lead to obesity and related illnesses. Now, res… Continue reading Bacteria farms produce protein that clears fat from bloodstream
As impressive as computers are becoming, they still pale in comparison to nature’s version – the brain. As such scientists have started designing computer chips that work in a similar way to the brain, using artificial neurons and synapses. Now Intel h… Continue reading Intel’s new neuron-based computer matches brain of a small mammal
Obstacle avoidance is a crucial piece of technology for drones, but commercially-available systems just aren’t fast enough for some situations. Now, engineers at the University of Zurich have developed a new system that gives drones such fast reflexes … Continue reading Drone plays dodgeball to demo fast new obstacle detection system
This week, the next generation of games finally came into better focus, as both Microsoft and Sony held press events detailing their new consoles. So how well do they stack up against each other? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Xbox Se… Continue reading Xbox Series X vs. PlayStation 5
Sony has finally whipped the covers off the PlayStation 5 – well, mostly. We still don’t know what the thing itself actually looks like, but we got a pretty good peek under the hood. The PS5 is set to be a massive improvement over the PS4, with a power… Continue reading Sony reveals PlayStation 5 specs
Samsung has finally released its new flagship phones, but how well do they stack up against the latest devices from industry leader Apple? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra to the iPhone 11, 11 Pro … Continue reading Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra vs. iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
Despite being the closest planet to the Sun, Mercury is home to a surprising amount of ice. Now, researchers at Georgia Tech have put forward an explanation for how at least some of it got there – and it turns out, the heat plays an important role.Cont… Continue reading Mercury may paradoxically use intense heat to make huge amounts of ice
Cancer is a crafty foe, employing an array of tricky techniques to hide from the immune system while it grows. But now, scientists have managed to copy one of those strategies and use it for good, making new microparticles that permanently prevent tran… Continue reading Copying a cancer trick prevents organ transplant rejection in rats
There’s no one way to kill cancer. Doctors use everything from radiation to chemicals to light-reactive particles, with mixed results based on various factors. Now, a new study has combined two approaches – chemotherapy and light therapy – into one dru… Continue reading Killer new cancer drug combines chemotherapy and light therapy