Bioinformatics is a field that combines biology and computer science to solve complex problems. It's like giving computers the ability to understand and analyze biological data. This field has revolutionized how we study life and health. One of the key figures in this revolution is a pioneer who has
The ocean is a vast, mysterious world. Scientists have only scratched the surface of what lies beneath. Recently, a global team of researchers made an astonishing discovery. They found 866 new marine species. These species include a guitar-shaped shark, a fan-like coral, and a venomous deep-sea snai
Global health is a big deal these days. Countries are realizing that they need leaders who can handle health issues and make systems better. This isn't just about having smart people; it's about having the right kind of education. The problem is, a lot of what we teach is based on old, colonial idea
NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions faced a launch delay due to poor weather conditions and technical issues. These missions were set to launch together from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch window had a mere 20% chance of favorable weather, leading to a decision to postpone. This
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the world, with lockdowns being one of the most controversial responses. In March 2020, cities across the United States, including Cambridge, Massachusetts, shut down schools and businesses to curb the spread of the virus. The decision to i
In Uruguay, the study of the brain is booming. The Sociedad de Neurociencias del Uruguay is marking 30 years of progress. This progress is fueled by over a century of neuroscience work in the country. This work has used many different methods and creatures to explore the brain. One standout is the
Scientists have long thought that bigger animals should get more cancer. The idea is simple: more cells mean more chances for something to go wrong. So, elephants and whales should be cancer hotspots, right? Well, not so fast. For a long time, this idea didn't add up. Some small animals, like budgie
Religion is a big part of life for many people around the world. It's not just about beliefs, but also about actions. These actions, or "religious motor behaviors, " can be anything from quiet rituals to lively dances. They can be voluntary, like when you choose to pray, or involuntary, like when yo
Ever wondered what happens to your muscles when you do those weird stretching exercises? Let's dive in. Researchers wanted to figure out if stretching your muscles at different lengths changes how they work. They gathered a group of young adults and split them into two teams. One team did t
Imagine being able to move a robotic arm just by thinking about it. That's exactly what a man who was paralyzed by a stroke achieved. This wasn't a short-lived experiment, but a seven-month journey using a brain-computer interface (BCI) enhanced with AI. The BCI worked by picking up signals from th
