Children living near oil and gas wells face higher risk of rare leukemia, studies show

Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in children, although it is rare. It begins in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses. Long-term survival rates exceed…

Human-AI teamwork uncovers hidden magnetic states in quantum spin liquids

A handshake in front of a background of radiating purple light and computer chip patterns. Credit: Kaori Serakaki/OIST At the forefront of discovery, where cutting-edge scientific questions are tackled, we…

Global study shows longer brain scans lower research costs, provide more accurate predictions

An fMRI image with yellow areas showing increased activity. Credit: Wikipedia/ CC BY 3.0 Artificial intelligence (AI) models trained on large datasets are increasingly seen as the key to unlocking…

Volvo Cars swings into loss on electric vehicles, tariffs

High costs for EV development and US tariffs are hurting Volvo’s bottom line. Volvo Cars announced on Thursday it had swung into loss in the second quarter, after it took…

Eye scan can reveal risk of having a heart attack or stroke

Credit: Cardiovascular Diabetology (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-024-02564-w A simple digital photograph of the back of the eye can predict a major cardiovascular event—such as a heart attack or stroke—set to happen…

Roman bathing complex discovered in eastern Türkiye

A team of archaeologists from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism have unearthed a 1,700-year-old bathing complex in the village of Elazığ, eastern Türkiye. Traces of Roman occupation were first…

Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches meteoric $5.3 million at New York auction

A Martian meteorite, weighing 54.388 lbs. (24.67 kg), said to be the largest piece of Mars on Earth, estimated at $2 – 4 million, is displayed at Sotheby’s, in New…

Elephant robot demonstrates bioinspired 3D printing technology

Raising awareness of extreme indoor temperatures

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Research from the University of Waterloo has made it possible to accurately track indoor temperatures to determine households with life-threatening conditions. While there is legislation in…

Study shows how electricity pricing is linked to greenhouse gas emissions

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst establishes a link between what U.S. households pay for electricity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power…