Paleoproteomic Profiling Unlocks 1,200 Ancient Proteins
A fresh tool from Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Medicine makes protein sleuthing in ancient soft tissues a reality. Alexandra Morton-Hayward and her team devised a workflow that teases proteins out of 200-year-old brain samples. This breakthrough promises a new window into past lives by tapping molecular details that bones alone can’t reveal. The researchers tested […]
When NBA Stars Inspire DIY: Sneaker Repair Clinic For Youth
The Golden State Warriors are bringing new life to old kicks — and empowering local youth while they’re at it. In a creative community initiative, the NBA team hosted a hands-on sneaker repair clinic, teaching young fans how to clean, patch, and personalize their worn shoes. The goal? Give sneakers a second life and inspire […]
Rewriting Transplant History: UCLA’s Game-Changing Human Bladder Surgery
Surgeons at UCLA Medical Center have achieved a medical milestone: on May 20, 2025, they performed the world’s first successful transplant of a human bladder into a living patient, after four years of careful preparation. The eight-hour operation, led by Dr. Nima Nassiri and assisted by Dr. Inderbir Gill, involved transplanting a donated kidney first, […]
Book a Personal Chef or Trainer When You Airbnb
Airbnb’s latest update transforms the way you travel by bundling hotel-like services, immersive local experiences, and a streamlined app design into one seamless platform. It’s all part of the 2025 Summer Release, and it promises to turn ordinary bookings into full-service adventures. The headline feature is Airbnb Services. Now you can hire personal chefs to […]
Mudflat Microbes Unleashed: How Nickel‑Rich Bacteria Could Power Tomorrow
In the murky mudflats of Oregon’s Yaquina Bay, researchers have uncovered a brand-new species of “cable” bacteria (Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis) that literally acts like living wiring. These tiny powerhouses weave long, thread-like chains of cells studded with nickel-rich fibers—nature’s own nano–electrical conduits! By shuttling electrons along these microscopic cables, they link deep, sulfur-rich layers of […]
How a One‑Off CRISPR Therapy Saved a Baby’s Life — and Could Rewrite Medicine’s Rulebook
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine have achieved a medical first by treating baby K.J. Muldoon—born with a rare, often fatal carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency—with a personalized CRISPR-based gene‑editing therapy. Diagnosed shortly after birth due to dangerously high ammonia levels, K.J. faced a grim outlook that typically demands a liver transplant […]
How Americans Define News: Key Insights from Pew Research
This vibrant report from the Pew-Knight Initiative explores what “news” means to Americans and why it matters in our digital age. People face more information from more sources than ever before. That makes defining news tricky. This project dives into how folks separate hard news from entertainment and opinion. It asks what sticks as “just […]
24-Year-Old Founder’s Fusion Startup Aims for Free, Clean Energy
At just 24, JC Btaiche is rewriting the rules of energy. He founded Fuse to tame the same reaction that powers the stars and deliver free, clean power to the world. He’s already secured millions in funding to back his bold vision. Along the way, he convinced Iran’s former top nuclear scientist and ex-Pentagon officials […]
3D‑Printing Organs Inside You: How Ultrasound Bioprinting Works
Imagine a future where doctors can 3D-print tissues inside your body without a single incision. Sounds like sci-fi? Well, it’s becoming a reality thanks to a groundbreaking technique developed by engineers at the California Institute of Technology. The Innovation: Ultrasound Bioprinting Inside You This novel method utilizes focused ultrasound to sculpt injected “bio-ink” into complex, […]
Diaper Disposal Just Got Genius: How Fungi Are Eating Plastic Waste in Landfills
18 billion diapers piling up in U.S. landfills each year, each taking 500 years to decompose while leaking microplastics and chemicals. Now, imagine tossing a diaper into the trash and knowing it’ll transform into nutrient-rich soil in weeks instead of centuries. That’s the magic of HIRO MycoDigestible Diapers, the world’s first diapers designed to be devoured by fungi—and […]