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Quantum Breakthrough Achieves Room-Temperature Magnetism
UConn researchers induced quantum behavior at room temperature, making a non-magnetic material magnetic using laser light, a major leap for quantum technology and materials science .
New Adaptive Optics Boost Gravitational-Wave Detection
Scientists developed FROSTI, an adaptive optics system that corrects distortions in LIGO's mirrors, enabling future detectors to see deeper into the cosmos with unprecedented sensitivity .
FDA Approves First Treatment for PWS Hyperphagia
VYKAT XR (DCCR) was approved in March 2025 as the first treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, marking a landmark for families and researchers .
Sterile Neutrino Model Ruled Out by Major Study
UK-led research published in Nature found no evidence for a fourth (sterile) neutrino, narrowing the search for physics beyond the Standard Model .
Hybrid Solar Cells Reach Record Efficiency
Tandem perovskite-silicon solar cells now exceed 34% efficiency, a significant leap for small-scale renewable energy systems .
AI-Powered Wearables Track Biomarkers in Real Time
Advanced patches use AI to analyze sweat for disease risks, medication levels, and stress, opening new possibilities for real-time health monitoring .
Gene Therapy Advances for Prader-Willi Syndrome
FPWR-funded scientists at Duke used CRISPR to activate silenced PWS genes, a step toward treatments addressing the root cause of the syndrome .
SOHO Solar Mission Discovers 5,000 Comets
ESA's SOHO mission, after three decades, has identified 5,000 comets, providing invaluable data on solar activity and comet behavior .
AI Predicts Cancer Treatment Response with Biomarkers
AstraZeneca and Tempus AI developed a predictive modeling framework using AI, improving patient selection and survival rates in immuno-oncology trials .
Hidden Brain Circuit Rewrites Vision
MIT scientists discovered a brain circuit that alters visual perception based on alertness, revealing new insights into how the brain processes sensory information .