DNA and Perovskite Combined in New Low-Power Memory Device, Researchers Report
A new bio-hybrid memory device was described by researchers at Penn State, combining synthetic DNA with a semiconductor material to create a highly efficient form of data storage.
» readMedieval Skeleton’s Many Fractures May Point to Death by Siege Weapon
A 14th-century skeleton found in Scotland may be the oldest known case of a death caused by a trebuchet, a type of medieval siege engine, according to new research.
» readMorning blood tests may differ from evening ones, study finds
Blood test results can vary depending on the time of day and season, according to a new study. The findings were described as potentially affecting diagnoses of anaemia and eligibility for blood donation.
» readTotal Eclipse Advice, Vaccine Order News, and Coffee Science Updates
The 2026 total solar eclipse, which crossed northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and parts of Europe last Wednesday, was described by the author as a uniquely awe-inspiring event that cannot be compared to partial eclipses.
» readAncient Japanese Fire-Flame Vessel Poses Mystery for Researchers
A large prehistoric ceramic vessel from Japan’s Jōmon period has puzzled experts, who remain uncertain about its original purpose.
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