Theo Klein

Startup revives human embryo gene editing

Seven years after the 2018 revelation of the first gene-edited babies, biotech startup Manhattan Genomics is seeking to edit human embryos to create disease-free children. The initiative draws on CRISPR technology previously used by Chinese scientist He Jiankui. This development reignites debates in the field of genetics.

Magnetic gel aids efficient kidney stone removal in pig tests

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a magnetic gel that coats kidney stone fragments, allowing for their removal in bulk using a magnetic wire. Tested successfully in pigs, the technique aims to reduce tissue damage and the need for repeated surgeries compared to standard methods. Experts praise it as a promising alternative to current procedures.

Scientists make germanium superconducting for the first time

30 октября 2025 Theo Klein

Researchers have achieved superconductivity in germanium, a common semiconductor, by precisely doping it with gallium atoms. This breakthrough, detailed in a new study, could enable more efficient quantum devices and cryogenic electronics. The material conducts electricity with zero resistance at 3.5 Kelvin.

JWST uncovers chaotic early galaxies in young universe

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found that the universe's first galaxies were turbulent and disorderly, far from the stable structures seen today. Led by University of Cambridge researchers, the study examined over 250 galaxies from when the universe was 800 million to 1.5 billion years old. These findings challenge prior views and show a transition from cosmic chaos to ordered formation.

Scientists create laptop tool to simulate universe structure

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed Effort.jl, a new tool that allows scientists to simulate the universe's large-scale structure using just a laptop. This innovation reduces computation time from days on supercomputers to hours, enabling faster analysis of vast cosmic datasets. The tool emulates complex models like the Effective Field Theory of Large-Scale Structure (EFTofLSS).

Professors at University of Illinois call out AI-generated student apologies

In a University of Illinois introductory data science course, professors discovered widespread cheating on attendance checks and received AI-generated apologies from students. The incident, involving over 1,000 students, highlights tensions in higher education amid AI use. Instructors addressed the class on October 17, treating it as a life lesson without disciplinary action.

Canva unveils free unified Affinity app with paid AI tools

30 октября 2025 Theo Klein

Canva has launched a new version of its Affinity creative software, combining Photo, Designer, and Publisher into a single free app called Affinity by Canva. Core features are available at no cost, while generative AI tools require a $120 annual subscription. This update follows Canva's acquisition of Affinity early last year.