In a new study, scientists detail how they automated an IVF technique known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), which is often used to treat male infertility. For the first time in history, a child has been conceived through an IVF…
The Perseus galaxy cluster as seen by the Subaru Telescope at Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii. The subcluster on the right was recently identified. The blue area shows the inferred distribution of dark matter. (Image credit: HyeongHan et al.) Astronomers…
McDougall stresses that if left unchecked, climate change could destabilise society, leading to wealthy individuals taking control. (Photo by JMGehrke/Getty Images) Climate change is increasingly recognized not only as an environmental problem, but also as a threat-intensifying factor that exacerbates…
Companies are looking to create luxury items from a material that takes inspiration from the skin of a T-Rex. The bag in this image is made from crocodile skin. (Image credit: Photo collage by Marilyn Perkins; images by cumhurkaplan and…
In a controversial announcement in early April, Colossal announced that it had genetically engineered three “direwolf” pups: Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi. (Image courtesy of Colossal Biosciences) In a controversial announcement earlier this month, scientists from Colossal Biosciences said they had…
The Video Museum of the Bible presents an animated video showing a rare mosaic that illustrates early Christian symbols. The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., has produced an animated video that shows the ancient site where the Megiddo…
The three Chinese astronauts who made up the Shenzhou 19 crew returned to Earth on Wednesday after 183 days on the Tiangong space station. Sun Lingdong, Wang Haoze and commander Cai Xuzhe spent nine hours traveling home after their spacecraft…
Doctors noticed that the patient’s red rash was “moving” across the surface of his skin. (Image credit: The New England Journal of Medicine ©2022) Patient: 64-year-old man from Spain. Symptoms: A patient previously diagnosed with lung cancer needed to be…
Xeroderma pigmentosum is caused by mutations in genes that interfere with DNA repair after damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. (Image credit: Anadolu via Getty Images) Disease name: Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) Affected populations: Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare genetic disorder…
David vs. Goliath. Theseus vs. Minotaur. Perseus vs. Medusa. Myths and legends are full of stories of one brave warrior emerging victorious in battle against an epic creature. Judging by the latest social media frenzy over who would win in…