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Researchers develop solution for forever chemicals: On July 25, a research team at the University of Adelaide announced they had found a new method of destroying PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.; Science & Technology 2025-09-26 21:48 Seungmin Shin

A new era in gene editing begins with AI-created OpenCRISPR-1: CRISPR technology, first adapted for human cells in 2012, has revolutionized biology by allowing scientists to cut and rewrite DNA with great precision.; Science & Technology 2025-09-18 17:54 Esther Kim

72% of U.S. teens use AI companions to communicate: Based on a new report released by Common Sense Media, nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of adolescents in the United States have attempted to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) companions.; Science & Technology 2025-09-18 17:47 Alex Han

New projections and momentous FDA clearance of blood test highlight Alzheimer’s challenge: Biomedical researchers are urging immediate attention as a survey published in Nature Medicine earlier this year showed that 42 percent of Americans over 55 are projected to develop dementia in their lifetimes—and the FDA has just cleared the first blood test to help detect Alzheimer's disease more easily, representing both a critical healthcare and a significant advancement in cognitive care.; Science & Technology 2025-09-17 22:37 Jiwoo Bang

Researchers use AI and nanomedicine to diagnose diseases: Researchers at Michigan State University have pioneered a breakthrough method for diagnosing diseases by integrating nanomedicine, artificial intelligence (AI), and causal analysis.; Science & Technology 2025-09-13 08:01 Sangmin Lee

BART implements Tap and Ride system: Starting from Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will allow riders to pay fares by tapping contactless cards, known as the Tap and Ride system.; Science & Technology 2025-09-05 07:50 Yujun Lee

Space healthcare enters a new era with challenges to overcome: Two new studies are reshaping the conversation about healthcare beyond Earth, underlining that the future of space travel depends as much on medical innovation as on rockets and spacecraft.; Science & Technology 2025-08-24 22:54 Esther Kim

Diabetes treatment shows breakthrough in clinical trial experiments by University of Pennsylvania: A clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has shown that a stem cell-based therapy called zimislecel can restore insulin production in adults with type 1 diabetes.; Science & Technology 2025-08-23 22:41 Chaewon Jennie Lim

Anti-aging drugs for large dogs move forward with FDA review: LOY-001, a potential lifespan-extending drug for large-breed dogs, received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acceptance for reasonable expectation of efficacy in November 2023.; Science & Technology 2025-08-19 23:12 Eunseo Kim

Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins a new era of astronomy: In June 2025, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first full-color panoramic view of the night sky, an achievement that astronomers describe as a landmark moment in the study of the universe.; Science & Technology 2025-08-19 16:53 Aiden Park