Groundbreaking

As of January this year, Aotearoa New Zealand became just the second country (after Canada) to adopt a groundbreaking new procedure for patients experiencing cardiac arrest.Known as "double sequential external defibrillation" (DSED), it will change initial emergency response strategies and potentially improve survival rates for some patients.Surviving cardiac arrest hinges crucially on effective resuscitation. When the heart is working normally, electrical pulses travel through its muscular walls creating regular,…

Hokkaido University researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to repurpose plastic waste by using it to initiate radical chain reactions for detoxifying hazardous chemicals. This approach, which enhances safety and efficiency while addressing the environmental issue of plastic waste, paves the way for sustainable and economically attractive chemical processes. Artistic depiction of extremely reactive molecules called radicals being generated from plastic fibers. Credit: Koji Kubota and Hajime ItoScientists use…

New research discovered a groundbreaking connection between light and magnetism, promising revolutionary advancements in light-controlled memory technologies and magnetic sensors. This discovery challenges conventional understanding and could significantly impact data storage and device manufacturing across multiple sectors. Credit: Amir CapuaRecent research conducted at Hebrew University has uncovered a previously unknown connection between light and magnetism. This finding paves the way for the development of ultra-fast…

Vietnam-based automotive company VinFast Auto Ltd will hold the ground-breaking ceremony for its $2-billion integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi on February 25, people aware of the development told ET.Last month, the company had confirmed its plan to start manufacturing EVs in India and had committed $500 million for the first phase of the project.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Product ManagementVisitMITMIT…

Artistic reconstruction of the Cabrières Biota. Credit: Christian McCallNearly 400 exceptionally well-preserved fossils dating back 470 million years have been discovered in the south of France by two amateur paleontologists. This new fossil site of worldwide importance has been analyzed by scientists from the University of Lausanne, in collaboration with the CNRS and international teams. This discovery provides unprecedented information on the polar ecosystems of the Ordovician period.Paleontology enthusiasts have…

Recent research has made significant strides in treating chronic low back pain in people over 60, revealing that hip-focused therapy can effectively reduce disability and improve mobility. This challenges the prevailing notion that older adults should receive less attention for musculoskeletal issues.The first-ever clinical trial focuses on precision medicine specifically for older adults, a group often overlooked in musculoskeletal research.Two decades ago, when Gregory Hicks of the University of Delaware began his…

Scientists have developed a handheld sensor for rapid and accurate detection of fentanyl in urine, showing potential for future saliva testing. This innovative device, which can detect trace amounts of fentanyl with 98% accuracy, offers a quick, portable solution for combating the opioid crisis by facilitating immediate result sharing with connected devices.The first-of-its-kind electrochemical test can identify trace quantities with a 98% accuracy rate.Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have created a…

The International Space Station soars 266 miles above the coast of Argentina near the Rio de la Plata as it flies into an orbital sunset. In the foreground from left are, the station’s main solar arrays, the Canadarm2 robotic arm, and the Kibo laboratory module’s external platform. Credit: NASAFour private astronauts comprising the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew continue to target Tuesday for their departure from the International Space Station and return to Earth. In the meantime, the seven Expedition 70 crew members are…

A groundbreaking study has developed a new targeted therapy against the KRAS G12D protein, crucial in many aggressive cancers. The drug, KRAS Binder-456, demonstrated significant tumor growth inhibition, offering a promising new approach to treating pancreatic, lung, and colon cancers.Through a highly collaborative research effort led by the laboratory of Saïd Sebti, Ph.D., at the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, a team of scientists has successfully developed a groundbreaking targeted therapy that hones in on the…

A nanoscale-sized glass bead evolving in a potential created through electrostatic or magnetic forces enters a macroscopic quantum superposition state. Credit: Helene HainzerMaking a nanoscale-sized glass bead exhibit quantum effects at macroscopic scales.The distinction between the ordinary world and the quantum realm remains ambiguous. As an object increases in size, its localization intensifies when it undergoes quantum transformation by cooling its motion to absolute zero.Researchers, led by Oriol Romero-Isart from…