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World's Fastest Supercomputer El Capitan Inaugurated
In January, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory unveiled El Capitan, the third exascale supercomputer with 2.79 exaFLOPS peak performance. This enables unprecedented simulations for science and national security.
It marks a milestone in high-performance computing.
HIV Breakthrough Using mRNA to Expose Virus
Melbourne researchers in May developed mRNA technology to force HIV out of hiding in white blood cells, a key step toward a cure. This affects 40 million people worldwide reliant on suppressive drugs.
The method may also aid cancer treatments.
Perseverance Rover Finds Potential Signs of Life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover identified rock fragments with distinctive markings suggesting past microbial life, collected for Earth return. Spotted in 2024, samples await detailed analysis.
This could confirm ancient Martian biology.
Neutrino Scattering Observed After 50 Years
A Swiss detector captured coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (CEvNS) with clarity, theorized in 1974. This tiny nuclear recoil detection opens doors to new particles and forces.
Applications include advanced neutrino detectors.
Most Complete Human Genome Pangenome Map Created
CU Anschutz scientists contributed to a pangenome from 65 diverse individuals, revealing thousands of structural variants. It improves genetic testing and precision medicine inclusivity.
This advances research on complex diseases.
First Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy for Baby
A baby boy received the first custom CRISPR therapy for a life-threatening genetic condition, editing specific DNA letters. This could treat rare diseases affecting millions.
It pioneers personalized medicine.
Quantum Computing Achieves Error Correction Milestone
Google's quantum echoes algorithm proved 13,000 times faster than classical computers for molecular structures. Demonstrations of multi-qubit error correction advance practical quantum systems.
This enables real-world applications.
microRNA Therapy Slows Huntington's Disease by 75%
Engineered virus delivering microRNAs to brains of 29 patients halted Huntington's progression at higher doses. This proof-of-concept offers hope for neurodegenerative diseases.
Experts hail it as a major advance.
Evolution Simulations Reveal History's Role in Adaptation
UVM researchers simulated thousands of generations across 105 environments, showing starting history shapes evolutionary success. Findings impact climate adaptation and antibiotic resistance predictions.
Population history challenges single-study assumptions.
Rubin Observatory Promises Astronomy Revolution
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will survey the sky, aiding dark matter studies, supernovae, and gravitational wave detection. It profoundly impacts astrophysics.
Operations enhance galaxy evolution insights.
AI Unlocks NF1 Tumor Growth Mechanisms
CU Anschutz used AI and imaging to map how NF1 gene loss alters cells, driving tumors in 1 in 3,000 people. This paves way for diagnostics and drugs.
It targets neurofibromatosis treatments.
Thwaites Glacier Nears Irreversible Collapse
Research tracks 20-year fracture evolution at Thwaites 'Doomsday Glacier' pinning point. It signals West Antarctic Ice Sheet risks.
Climate studies highlight urgent sea-level threats.