World In Progress

Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson of Louisiana published a new study proving the Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, a feat mathematicians long thought could not be done

Sub-Saharan Africa faces major challenges impacting agricultural productivity and food security, but experts believe these issues can be overcome.

The Postal Service’s new delivery vehicles aren’t going to win a beauty contest. They're tall and ungainly, with outsize windshields, thick bumpers and duck-bill hoods.

Dryad Networks, a pioneer in wildfire detection technology, is proud to announce the general availability of its third-generation Silvanet border and mesh gateways, which include new features for optimal ultra-early wildfire detection and forest management.

A new molecular engineering technique can precisely influence the development of organoids. Microbeads made of specifically folded DNA are used to release growth factors or other signal molecules inside the tissue structures. This gives rise to considerably more complex organoids that imitate the re...

The vision of people with a rare inherited condition that causes them to lose much of their sight early in childhood was 100 times better after they received gene therapy to address the genetic mutation causing it. Some patients even experienced a 10,000-fold improvement in their vision after receiv...

Concrete recycling transforms waste into reusable materials, addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability in construction.

Researchers have used vinegar vapor to dramatically improve UV sensors in a cheap, room-temperature process leading to better wearable devices.

Spacecraft data has confirmed successful deployment of the futuristic technology.

Scientists from Stanford and Colorado State University have created a quick and inexpensive method for examining the impact of global warming on specific extreme weather occurrences.

In humans, the process of learning is driven by different groups of cells in the brain firing together. For instance, when the neurons associated with the process of recognizing a dog begin to fire in a coordinated manner in response to the cells that encode the features of a dog -- four legs, fur, ...

Two new studies are pointing the way toward round-the-clock personalized care for people with Parkinson's disease through an implanted device that can treat movement problems during the day and insomnia at night.

The blood test accurately diagnosed Alzheimer's around 90 percent of the time, compared to 73 percent for specialists and 61 percent for primary care physicians

The innovation in solar technology could deliver sustainable power from everyday objects

Combining farming and solar power increase the productivity of land and earns farmers more money per acre.

While everyone knows that a good night's sleep restores energy, a new study finds it resets another vital function: memory.

A new brain-computer interface translates brain signals into speech with up to 97 percent accuracy. Researchers implanted sensors in the brain of a man with severely impaired speech due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The man was able to communicate his intended speech within minutes of acti...

Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study published 24 July in Nature.

A recent review article published in the journal Micromachines comprehensively explored the impact of mechanical vibration on the output power and efficiency of a satellite solar panel with a three-plate structure.

In the 1980s, a company called Superfest pioneered extra strong glass – but it disappeared with the fall of the Berlin Wall. Now it’s making a comeback

This article examines recent developments in sustainable packaging, highlighting biodegradable materials, edible cutlery, and smart, reusable solutions.

Scientists have devised an innovative imaging method using state-of-the-art microscopes that significantly reduces the time and radiation required. Their work represents a significant breakthrough that will benefit several disciplines, from materials science to medicine, as the method promises to de...

With GROVER, a new large language model trained on human DNA, researchers could now attempt to decode the complex information hidden in our genome. GROVER treats human DNA as a text, learning its rules and context to draw functional information about the DNA sequences.

Scientists say new early diagnosis method could improve research into treatments that slow or prevent the disease

Such caves could serve as lunar bases during upcoming missions, protecting astronauts against cosmic radiation and extreme temperatures

Indonesia slashed its poverty rate, China supercharged renewables, and the ‘world’s most joyful museum’ won a top award, plus more good news

The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a new study.

The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight means greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, and the technological advances to make this happen are moving fast. New studies show that almost all air travel within a 750-mile radius (1200 km) could be made with hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2045, and ...

The human brain is remarkably adept at adjusting what we hear based on contexts, like our current environment or priorities, but it's still unknown how exactly the brain helps us detect, filter and react to sounds. Now, biologists are a step closer to solving that mystery. Using an animal model, the...

In a new Northwestern University study, scientists show that new synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing.

Support aims to stop production being lured overseas with promise of bigger foreign subsidies