Eye drops developed to cure farsightedness, replace reading glasses
An experimental eye drop treatment significantly improved near vision in patients with presbyopia, offering a potential alternative to glasses or surgery, researchers reported.
Sam Altman is hedging bets on startup that seeks to rewire brain
OpenAI chief Sam Altman is backing a new brain-computer interface venture that aims to genetically alter brain cells and pair them with ultrasound implants — setting up a direct rivalry with Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Overidealising science erodes public trust: Study
A scientist has called for a shift in how we teach and communicate science — arguing that public trust will only grow when people understand that science is flawed, messy, and still worth trusting.
Scientists heat gold to 19,000 K without melting—upend long-held physics
Scientists have managed to heat a tiny sheet of gold to a staggering 19,000 kelvins (18,727°C)—hotter than the surface of the sun—without it melting.Â
