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Research: Ad-supported content gives rise to privacy fears
Research released by Verve shows that consumers are increasingly receptive to ad-supported content but also are more worried about how their data is used, particularly in relation to AI. Now in its second year, the 2025 In-App User Privacy Report,...

Researchers invent new AI tool to automate detection of cancer in blood samples
Cancer associated cells identified by the rare event detector in patients with breast cancer, image courtesy of the Oberai and Kuhn research groups at USC. When cancer spreads, tiny amounts of cells can break away from tumors and circulate in the...

Scientists create living computers using human mini-brains
Published on: October 17, 2025 6:00 PM In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists in Switzerland have successfully developed computers powered by living human brain cells. Inside a lab in Vevey, researchers from the biotech startup FinalSpark are...
Scientific success as Star King Solomon Academy earns national accreditation
Star King Solomon Academy has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM), a nationally recognised accreditation that celebrates a commitment to developing excellence in science leadership, curriculum design, teaching and learning. Led by...

Researchers make breakthrough in fight against dangerous virus: 'We can identify their weak points'
"This is really just the beginning." by Simon SageOctober 17, 2025 A virus is spreading rapidly due to climate shifts, but new research may help treat it. What's happening? Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have studied a...

Scientists determine the type of meat that 'supercharges' muscle growth and which 'blunts' it - and it's bad news for bacon lovers
By ELEN JOHNSTON, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 09:14 EDT, 17 October 2025 | Updated: 09:18 EDT, 17 October 2025 Eating lean meat after a workout may help boost muscle growth far more effectively than fattier cuts, new research suggests. US...

Researchers note sharp increase in pickleball-related eye injuries
Pickleball-related eye injuries rose by more than 400 cases a year from 2021 to 2024, up from around 200 annually during the prior decade, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The surging popularity of pickleball has brought...

‘Research must be pursued with passion & dedication’
IIT-Patna hosted the 'Indian Research Tour 2025', a Springer Nature initiative promoting research integrity and open access. The tour, part of the RISE program, aims to foster ethical scholarly publishing and transparent research practices across...

Scientists Uncover Tiny Loops in Dividing Cell Genomes
Enabled by a new high-resolution mapping technique, the findings overturn a long-held belief that the genome loses its 3D structure when cells divide CAMBRIDGE, MA — Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes,...

Scientist reveals the surprising reason why Dubai chocolate is so popular
From the famous feta pasta to the 'horrifying' Hot Pickle challenge, several quirky foods have stormed social media in recent years. But one viral snack towers above the rest – Dubai chocolate. Since TikTok got a taste of Dubai chocolate, appetite...

Science The Brighter Side of News Astronomers discover an evolving ring system forming around Chiron
For decades, astronomers have been awed by Saturn’s ring beauty. But a tiny, icy wanderer drifting between Saturn and Uranus has now stolen a little of that spotlight. A new paper released in The Astrophysical Journal Letters reports that Chiron,...
Scientists Found 4.5-Billion-Year-Old Remnants of Earth’s Prototype
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Our Earth as we know it had a “proto-Earth” phase that didn’t survive long before it was pummeled by...

Research on the Application and Effect of a Virtual Simulation Platform in Undergraduate Education in Oral Radiology Courses
Introduction Oral radiology is a crucial component of dental education, encompassing the comprehensive study of diagnostic techniques and methods for diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. Through imaging diagnostics, early...

Scientists thrilled after unexpected discovery in the Amazon: 'Continued to thrive despite these threats'
"What happens to big trees … is now mission-critical." by Michael MuirOctober 17, 2025 A massive, first-of-its-kind study of the Amazon's trees has revealed a surprising but welcome development. The study, published in Nature Plants, involved the...
Science Lohud | The Journal News Two comets may light up October skies over Hudson Valley. Here’s when to look
Stargazers may be in for a treat this October as two comets — C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) — are expected to be visible in the night sky around Oct. 21. Seeing more than one comet in a single month is unusual, making this a rare...

Researchers Suggest Adding A New Color To Traffic Lights – Here's What It Would Be For
Transportation engineers at North Carolina State University have proposed that an additional color be added to existing traffic lights. This new color would be a white light, intended for the use of self-driving vehicles. This light is there to...

Science Associated Press How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet — will peak with the arrival of a new moon, providing an excellent opportunity to see shooting stars without interference from moonlight. During Tuesday...

Research: Behind the boom
Business is booming! This is the message one hears loud and clear at the moment from many spas and it’s undoubtedly true in most cases. However, there’s much more to see than these banner headlines. Some spas are runaway successes – others are...

Scientist mountaineers say Colorado’s list of 14ers needs an update after measuring Sangre de Cristo peaks
Scientists who hauled satellite-connected measuring equipment to the top of the Sangre de Cristos earlier this month are pretty sure it’s time for an addition — and a removal — from Colorado’s list of 58 fourteeners. “This technology has been out...

Scientist issues warning after locals discover dangerous species on their properties: 'Very painful'
If you see one, experts say the best course of action is to kill it safely. by Hannah SlusherOctober 17, 2025 According to Gulf Coast News, residents in Collier County, Florida, are spotting an alarming new visitor in their driveways — the New...