Hunting spacetime fluctuations could unite Einstein and quantum physics

A unified Theory Of Everything is the holy grail of physics, but gravity refuses to play ball. Now, a newly proposed theory attempts to unify Einstein’s theory of gravity with quantum mechanics – and importantly, outlines a way to test it experimentall… Continue reading Hunting spacetime fluctuations could unite Einstein and quantum physics

Novel nanoribbons could improve battery & solar cell efficiency

Researchers have created a new family of nanomaterials by alloying phosphorus with arsenic to create single-atom-thick ribbons that are highly conductive, making them ideal candidates for use in next-generation batteries, solar cells and quantum comput… Continue reading Novel nanoribbons could improve battery & solar cell efficiency

Eye scan may detect Parkinson’s up to 7 years before it’s diagnosed

Retina scans may be able to reveal more than just the state of your vision

For the first time, scientists have identified a marker in the retina that may lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease, and it may be detected years prior to diagnosis.

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New fathers more likely to need antidepressants if they’ve had them before

A new study has found that men with a history of being prescribed antidepressants are significantly more likely to require antidepressants in the first year after having a child.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Depressio… Continue reading New fathers more likely to need antidepressants if they’ve had them before

Giant Ice Age hand-axe unearthed in the UK’s Medway Valley

Researchers from University College London’s Institute of Archaeology have uncovered a cache of 800 stone artefacts dating to more than 300,000 years ago. The find includes one of the largest hand-axes ever unearthed in Britain.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Giant Ice Age hand-axe unearthed in the UK’s Medway Valley

Not enough sleep may cancel the benefits of exercise on brain health

Physical activity without more than six hours of shuteye a night may not be as effective as thought

Physical activity at any age has a broad range of health benefits. However, if you’re not getting enough sleep in middle age, exercise may not be providing enough to offset cognitive decline.

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Genetic study reveals why Scottish woman feels no pain, heals faster

A few years ago, Scottish woman Jo Cameron was found to be a medical marvel who felt next to no pain, fear or anxiety, and had faster wound healing, thanks to a specific gene mutation. Now, scientists have studied in more detail to figure out how this … Continue reading Genetic study reveals why Scottish woman feels no pain, heals faster

AI IDs 5 kinds of heart failure to guide risk prediction and treatment

Heart failure affects many millions globally but can be caused by multiple factors, requiring different treatments. Now, researchers have trained multiple machine learning models using a large, population-based dataset to identify five subtypes of hear… Continue reading AI IDs 5 kinds of heart failure to guide risk prediction and treatment