Scientists have long eyed the idea of moving organs from animals to humans as a possible cure for organ shortages. The concept sounds risky, yet the reality is that many people still face a waiting list for a transplant. The main problem with this approach is safety. Animal organs can carry virus
Finland’s Finance Ministry has released a new spending plan that projects the country’s central government deficit to average €14. 9 billion each year from 2027 to 2030. The forecast shows a clear rise compared with the previous year, driven by lower tax receipts and reduced earnings from its emissi
Scientists and activists have teamed up on a research voyage near the South Orkney Islands to study how huge krill fishing fleets affect feeding whales. The journey follows shocking footage from an Antarctic cruise that showed thousands of fin whales spouting while four massive trawlers dragged nets
Scientists studied a live fish vaccine that weakens a deadly virus in goldfish. The vaccine was made by changing the virus’s DNA. They found seven small changes, five missing pieces and one swapped section in important genes. One key change removed the start of a gene that normally stops cells from
Scientists have created a new chemical that can boost the activity of a special type of brain receptor called GluN3. These receptors are part of the larger NMDA family, which normally help brain cells talk to each other. Most research has focused on receptors that contain a different part, GluN2, bu
Finding happiness doesn’t always mean big events or grand celebrations. People often overlook the small chances to smile that appear in daily life. When we pause and notice these moments, our outlook can shift from routine to bright. Consider a morning coffee that tastes just right or a frien
Scientists have found that a special kind of inflammation, called metaflammation, connects heart problems with hormone disorders. This new view helps explain why people with diabetes often also get heart disease. Researchers searched medical databases for papers from 2010 to 2024. They found over t
Scientists have created tiny DNA loops that turn on only when they meet cancer cells. These loops, called minicircles, are built with a special design that keeps them stable and lets them stay in the body for a long time. When cancer is present, the loops become active and release signals that can b
Scientists have found that bananas grown close to the Doce River estuary in Brazil could be risky for children under six. The danger comes from metals left over after a 2015 dam collapse that released mining waste into the area. Researchers from Brazil and Spain tested bananas, cassava, and cocoa pu
Scientists have long used a material called Me‑4PACz, or Me4, as a layer that pulls holes out of inverted perovskite solar cells. The layer is handy, but it often clumps together in solution and does not spread well over the next layer. Because of this, the contact between layers is weak and the cry
