Alyssa Tapley was just 13 when doctors told her she had a rare form of leukemia and that they had run out of treatment options. But a breakthrough in gene editing, funded by federal grants, saved her life. Today, at 16, she is cancer-free. This success story highlights the importance of university r
Sam Harris is not just a familiar voice from podcasts. He's also a philosopher, neuroscientist, and author who will be sharing his insights in Tulsa soon. His work often dives into the big questions of life, like morality, religion, and science. He's known for his clear and thoughtful way of talking
China is making big moves in the world of longevity science. The country's leaders and researchers are seriously interested in extending human life. This isn't just about living longer, but also about improving health and quality of life as people age. The idea of living to 150 or even forever migh
Sea urchins are often enjoyed fresh, but what happens when they're left at room temperature? Scientists decided to find out by studying two types of sea urchins, Strongylocentrotus nudus and Strongylocentrotus intermedius. They kept them at a cozy 25°C (that's about 77°F) with some humidity for 48 h
Oracle, a big tech company, has teamed up with a group called Ci4CC. They want to use AI and better data sharing to help fight cancer. This team-up was announced at a big meeting in Miami Beach. The goal is to make electronic health records better for cancer patients. Right now, these records can b
In the United States, a healthy lifestyle is often linked to a lower risk of heart disease. But did you know it might also protect your gallbladder? Researchers recently looked at data from 2017 to 2018 to see if a healthy lifestyle could reduce the chances of developing gallstones. They compared tw
Hackers are getting smarter with AI. They're now using it to create and change their malicious code on the fly. This makes it harder for security systems to catch them. Google's security team found at least five different types of malware that use AI. These malware strains can generate new code as
Starbucks' new holiday cup is causing quite a stir. The Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup, shaped like a teddy bear wearing a green beanie, is priced at $29. 95. It's become so popular that people are fighting over it. In Houston, a brawl even broke out over the cup. Customers are upset because they
In the chilly waters off Norway's Skjervøy, a group of researchers had an extraordinary experience. They saw something very few people have ever witnessed: the birth of a baby orca. The water turned red with blood, and suddenly, a tiny head appeared. It was a newborn orca, and the whole pod of orcas
Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornel
