Schistosoma haematobium is a flatworm that infects humans and is found in Africa and parts of the Middle East. Research has shown that it can increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. (Image credit: DE AGOSTINI PICTURE LIBRARY via Getty…
(Image credit: VICTOR de SCHWANBERG/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images) Quantum computing company Alice & Bob has improved the reliability of its cat qubits, which could significantly improve the accuracy of future quantum computers. Fault tolerance is an important issue in quantum…
There are many types of cancer, which are diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division. (Image credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Jump to: Frequently Asked Questions About Cancer Glossary Photos Find out more There are tens of trillions…
Magnetars are capable of tearing apart anything that gets too close to their powerful magnetic fields. (Image credit: Getty Images) Astronomers have identified an incredibly powerful “zombie star” hurtling through the Milky Way at more than 110,000 mph (177,000 km/h).…
The man had been experiencing hiccups for several days and a crunching sound in his chest. The cause was a viral infection. (Photo by KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Patient: 60-year-old man from Istanbul. Symptoms: The patient presented…
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a unique dark, jagged rock called Skull Hill while exploring the rim of Jezero Crater. The rock stands out from its lighter surroundings and scientists believe it may have been transported from another location. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU)…