📉 Lowest number of journalists killed in 20 years
45 journalists were killed in the line of duty in 2023, the lowest number since 2002. The number of imprisoned journalists also decreases.
🔎 Focused ultrasound – a new method to combat Alzheimer's
The non-invasive ultrasound technology targets specific brain areas, enhancing drug delivery. Focused ultrasound, combined with monoclonal antibody therapy, shows promise in reducing Alzheimer's disease plaques.
💉 New skin cancer vaccine works better than expected
Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine shows a 49 percent reduction in melanoma recurrence or death.
🔟 10-fold efficiency in CO2 capture
Researchers have developed a method to capture more CO2 from the air than natural systems.
💊 AI aids in discovering new antibiotic candidates
The urgent need for new structural classes of antibiotics is critical in combating the escalating problem of antibiotic resistance. Deep learning methods have significantly contributed to the exploration of chemical structures in this field.
🤖 AI Optimism: Why AI will be easy to control
Even at superhuman levels, AI will remain controllable and aligned with human interests.
🧮 A large AI language model resolved an unsolved math problem
This is a testament to the untapped potential of AI in scientific research, providing a new paradigm for approaching and solving intricate problems.
🧬 Advancements in CRISPR technology – moving towards 2.0
The FDA recently approved a pioneering CRISPR–Cas9 therapy for sickle cell disease, marking a historic moment in genetic treatment. But that it is just the tip of the iceberg.
🏎️ Hospital cuts waiting lists with Formula 1 pitstop method
While one patient is being operated on, the next one is prepared and is immediately rolled in as soon as the first one is finished.