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  Scientist turns snail mucus to breakthrough for arthritis treatment
A Nigerian scientist, Dr. Victor Ayobami Ajisafe, has developed an innovative biomaterial made from snail mucus that could transform the treatment of cartilage damage and arthritis. His groundbreaking research, conducted during his PhD and now...
Zhang Hongzhang to lead scientific, poetic life in space
(Xinhua) 14:52, October 31, 2025 BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- China's Tiangong space station is set to welcome another spectacled visitor. Zhang Hongzhang, researcher from a leading natural science institute, will conduct experiments in orbit 400...
 
    
  Dr. Roach: Explaining the science behind having the factor V Leiden gene
Dr. Keith Roach Dear Dr. Roach: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow. They tested him for the factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, and he is positive and heterozygous. They put him on blood thinners. I...
 
    
  Creepy Science That’s Changing the World in Surprising Ways
Researchers are turning eerie-sounding ideas into useful breakthroughs that could change medicine and food science. They’re growing functioning mini-brains, creating spider-inspired fiber gloves for emergency wound care, and coating vegetables...
 
    
  This Unknown Desert Berry Could Hold the Secret to Treating Diabetes, Scientists Say
Researchers have discovered that Nitraria roborowskii Kom, a resilient desert shrub, may hold powerful potential against diabetes. Its fruit extract appears to help the body naturally restore metabolic balance instead of merely controlling blood...
 
    
  Scientists unlock new energy potential in iron-based materials
In brief Researchers at Stanford and SLAC have developed an innovative iron-based material for energy storage in batteries, achieving a capacity that previously seemed unattainable. The discovery involves making an iron-based cathode material...
 
    
  Explaining the science behind having the factor V Leiden gene
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow. They tested him for the factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, and he is positive and heterozygous. They put him on blood thinners. I went and got...
 
    
  Scientists just cracked a 60-million-year-old volcanic mystery
The progression of the 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption. What do the rumblings of Iceland’s volcanoes have in common with the now peaceful volcanic islands off Scotland’s western coast and the spectacular basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway in...
 
    
  
 
    
  5 Science-backed drinks smart people swear by to boost brain and memory!
Kombucha, the fizzy fermented tea, does more than refresh, it strengthens the gut-brain connection. Rich in probiotics, it boosts neurotransmitter production and may elevate mood and focus. Choose a low-sugar kombucha to maximize its benefits...
 
    
  This Teacher Says Toddlers Can Read. Here’s What Science and My 4-Year-Old Say.
“W-el…c-come. Mmm..my? Welcome? Mi? Welcome, Mi! That’s Daddy!” An EdSurge column by Mi AniefunaMy 4-year-old nestled beside me as I swam through the sea of tabs on my laptop. My email tab popped up, and “Welcome, Mi” flashed at the top of the...
 
    
  Chamber of Accounts conducting audit at Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Science and Education -
The Chamber of Accounts of the Republic of Azerbaijan is conducting an audit at the Ministry of Science and Education, said the institution in response to APA-Economics' inquiry. It was noted that, based on the 2025 Work Plan, the Chamber of...
Profile: Zhang Hongzhang to lead scientific, poetic life in space
BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- China's Tiangong space station is set to welcome another spectacled visitor. Zhang Hongzhang, researcher from a leading natural science institute, will conduct experiments in orbit 400 km above Earth, elevating his...
 
    
  China aims to lead international space science with new discoveries
China aims to lead international space science with new discoveries by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 25, 2025 China is rapidly evolving from a user of space technology into a key driver of global scientific discovery, according to Wang Chi,...
 
    
  Famous Indian Scientists and Their Groundbreaking Inventions
A self-taught genius, Srinivasa Ramanujan made extraordinary contributions to number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. His discoveries continue to influence mathematics, computer science, and modern analytical research.
 
    
  How Indian paranormal investigators are using science and logic to face all that's spooky
“Can spirits kill humans?” For Sarbajeet Mohanty, a 28-year-old paranormal investigator with an engineering degree, this was the crucial question when he decided to delve deeper into the matters of the other world. For someone who had suffered...
 
    
  The Governor Olive Oil: Tradition, Innovation, and Science
Corfu has a deep-rooted olive oil tradition, but in 2010 its oil had the worst reputation in Greece, and olive oil production was about to stop. Alarmed, Spyros and George Dafnis took action. The brothers inspired a revolution in Corfu’s olive oil...
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  Scientists issue warning that powerful ancient phenomenon could repeat today: 'Important implication[s]'
Researchers investigated how the "pacificization effect" enhanced Arctic sea ice retreat thousands of years ago. Their data could help paint a clearer picture of the current rate of ice melt and the impact it may have on the global climate. What's...
 
    
  Core Scientific Shareholders Block Coreweave Acquisition Attempt
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Bitcoin miner Core Scientific faced a setback on Thursday as it failed to secure shareholder approval for its proposed merger with AI infrastructure firm CoreWeave. The outcome of the preliminary vote will be officially...
 
    
  Kohat University Of Science And Technology Partners With Mindhyve.Aitm To Pioneer AI-Powered Learning And Academic Transformation In Pakistan
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The collaboration-formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on October 21, 2025-marks KUST as the first public university in Pakistan to pilot an agentic AI learning platform that integrates artificial...