John Dobbs: Physicist and Mentor Remembered
John Dobbs, a groundbreaking physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and dedication to mentoring young scientists, has passed away at age 78.
John Dobbs, a groundbreaking physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and dedication to mentoring young scientists, has passed away at age 78.
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Deep funding cuts under the Trump administration are driving young American scientists abroad, risking the US's position as the world's leading biomedical innovator and the fight against superbugs.
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RecommendedFrank Burnet, the Nobel Prize-winning immunologist known for his groundbreaking work on immune tolerance and clonal selection theory, has passed away at the age of 94.
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RecommendedDr. Jiayang Li, a University of Bristol engineer, has invented a shoe with 253 sensors and a microchip to analyse gait in real-time, aiming to reduce fall risks for the elderly.
South Korean researchers found blocking the NSMF protein triggers irreversible aging in cancer cells, slowing tumor growth in lab and mouse studies without harming healthy tissue.
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Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacteria in a Romanian ice cave with resistance to 10 modern antibiotics, raising concerns about melting ice and antibiotic resistance.
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Funding reductions in UK physics research jeopardise the nation's participation in CERN, risking scientific innovation and global influence.
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RecommendedA Norwegian scientist built a microwave pulse device to disprove Havana Syndrome, but ended up with brain damage, prompting US officials to investigate and fueling theories about energy weapons.