Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities
Foreign hackers recently breached two Colorado water utility systems, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms, though water quality remained unaffected.
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New Enzyme Discovery Aids Bacterial Protein Production
Researchers have identified the AvaS enzyme, which helps bacteria adapt to stress, providing a new target for developing future antimicrobial therapeutics.
Tyrannosaurus rex Was Warm-Blooded, New Study Finds
New research confirms the Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded, maintaining a body temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit, similar to modern humans.
Ancient Sheep Pox Virus Found in Medieval Manuscripts
Researchers have identified 3,700-year-old sheep pox virus DNA in medieval manuscripts and ancient animal remains, revealing the pathogen's long history.
First Humpback Whale Stillbirth Observed in Australia
Researchers have documented the first observed humpback whale stillbirth, providing a rare look at how these social marine mammals respond to the death of a…
MIT Researcher Develops Mars Return Journey Fuel Tech
MIT PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is pioneering plasma-based technology to create oxygen and propellant on Mars, enabling future human return missions.
Scientists Create Mice With Half-Human Brains
Stanford University researchers have developed xenocortical mice with human-derived neurons to advance the study of complex neurological disorders.
Roman Empire Road Network: New Map Reveals Surprises
A new digital map of the Roman Empire road network reveals that many routes bypassed Rome and were shaped by the natural landscape.
66-Million-Year-Old Feather Found in Dinosaur Poop
A 66-million-year-old feather found in dinosaur poop offers new clues about why some ancient birds perished while others survived the mass extinction.
NASA Spots New Once-in-a-Century Moon Crater
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has discovered a massive new crater on the Moon, marking a rare impact event.
MIT Develops Brain-Inspired Nanoscale Computing
MIT scientists have developed a new computing platform using soft polymers that mimics neuronal behavior to enable energy-efficient, integrated electronics.
New Fruit Fly Brain Map Reveals Neural Wiring
Researchers have completed a detailed map of the adult male fruit fly's central nervous system, identifying 166,700 nerve cells and 300 million synapses.
