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Revolutionary Discoveries: Ancient Galaxies, Brain Drug Breakthroughs, and Eco-Friendly Construction

Explore the latest in scientific advancements as astronomers uncover the most distant spiral galaxy candidate, Zhúlóng, challenging our understanding of early cosmic structures. Discover a groundbreaking gene-targeting drug delivery system that could transform treatments for brain diseases. Plus, delve into the world of sustainable construction with a new self-repairing building material made from fungal mycelium and bacteria. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/https://esawebb.org/news/weic2509/https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2516/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135750.htmhttps://www.miragenews.com/team-unveils-farthest-spiral-galaxy-discovery-1446239/https://www.publicnow.com/view/BA5EAA92AFD9006A25C031DC29EBC499EEB59DE9?1744854368https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2025/04/international-team-discovers-the-most-distant-spiral-galaxy-ever-seen/https://phys.org/news/2025-04-distant-twin-milky.htmlhttps://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/scientists-discover-distant-spiral-galaxy-2655848.htmlhttps://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/abs/2025/04/aa53487-24/aa53487-24.htmlhttps://www.drugdiscoverynews.com/brain-targeting-drugs-experts-have-on-their-radar-16323https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/genes/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12001736/https://www.packgene.com/frontier/041725-uniqure/https://www.cgtlive.com/view/world-parkinson-day-2025-looking-back-progress-cell-gene-therapyhttps://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/overcoming-blood-brain-barrier-for-gene-therapyhttps://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/precision-medicine/glycomine-raises-115m-for-phase-iib-of-genetic-glycosylation-disorder-drug/https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080704https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/neuroscience/https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/gene-targeting-drugs-that-can-overcome-the-blood-brain-barrier-398663https://techxplore.com/news/2025-04-fungus-based-material-month.htmlhttps://thedebrief.org/new-fungus-based-building-material-heals-itself-paving-the-way-toward-self-repairing-structures/https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/self-repairing-fungal-material-could-offer-sustainable-alternative-to-concretehttps://www.zmescience.com/research/materials/this-living-fungus-based-building-material-can-repair-itself-over-a-month/https://lakeshorecity.com/building-with-sustainable-materials-trends-in-modern-construction/https://www.azobuild.com/news.aspx?newsID=23773https://ae.gatech.edu/news/2025/04/georgia-tech-researchers-pioneer-eco-friendly-building-materials-earth-and-marshttps://www.courthousenews.com/the-future-of-living-architecture-fungus/https://underthehardhat.org/construction-trends-in-2025/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/modern-mills-acre-named-2025-sustainable-product-of-the-year-by-green-builder-magazine-302428680.html

Breakthroughs in Aging, Brain Drug Delivery, and Urban Energy

Explore the latest scientific advancements: Discover how mutations in aging blood stem cells could revolutionize treatments for age-related diseases, learn about a novel drug delivery system that crosses the blood-brain barrier, and uncover a new method for generating electricity from rain-like water droplets in urban settings. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://wms-site.com/press-media/1347-dnmt3a-mutation-enhances-mitochondrial-function-in-blood-stem-cells-leading-to-clonal-expansion-and-increased-disease-riskhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-supercharged-mitochondria-aging-blood-disorders.htmlhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135234.htmhttps://www.technologynetworks.com/cell-science/news/targeting-mitochondria-in-blood-stem-cells-could-treat-clonal-hematopoiesis-398637https://baku.ws/en/this-is-interesting/scientists-have-found-a-way-to-stop-dangerous-blood-mutations-associated-with-aginghttps://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/scientists-at-the-jackson-laboratory-uncover-blood-stem-cell-mutation-mechanismhttps://knowridge.com/2025/04/study-finds-two-deadly-heart-diseases-share-common-cause/https://bioengineer.org/supercharged-mitochondria-drive-aging-linked-blood-disorders/https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/genes/https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250416/Study-identifies-DNA-methylation-entropy-as-a-biomarker-for-aging.aspxhttps://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1069168https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/alzheimer's/https://distll.aihttps://www.medbizpro.comhttps://www.drugdiscoverynews.com/gene-therapy-could-treat-alzheimer-s-disease-16167https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/gene-targeting-drugs-that-can-overcome-the-blood-brain-barrier-398663https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/alzheimer's/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12001736/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40234973/https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080704https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135601.htmhttps://newatlas.com/energy/electricity-production-rainwater/https://techxplore.com/news/2025-04-harnessing-energy-falling-rainwater.htmlhttps://scienceblog.com/rain-drops-could-be-new-source-of-clean-energy/https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-found-a-way-to-turn-falling-rainwater-into-electricity-using-a-simple-plastic-tube/https://illuminem.com/illuminemvoices/clean-energy-from-rain-scientists-generate-electricity-from-falling-dropletshttps://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/april/a-step-toward-harnessing-clean-energy-from-falling-rainwater.htmlhttps://scitechdaily.com/shocking-simplicity-scientists-turn-falling-rain-into-renewable-energy/https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=35672

Reviving Dire Wolves, Planetary Demise, and a Hidden Organ’s Role in Fertility

Explore the revival of dire wolf-like creatures through genetic engineering, the first-ever observation of a planet spiraling into its host star, and the rediscovery of the rete ovarii's crucial role in fertility. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking scientific advancements and their implications for the future.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dire-wolf-extinct-dna-puppies-colossal-biosciences/https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/gene-editing/Dire-wolf-debate-raises-concerns/103/web/2025/04https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250407444322/en/Colossal-Announces-Worlds-First-De-Extinction-Birth-of-Dire-Wolveshttps://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/colossals-de-extincted-dire-wolf-isnt-a-dire-wolf-and-it-has-not-been-de-extincted-experts-sayhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DINHswLNsgW/https://www.science.org/content/article/astronomers-spot-planetary-suicidehttps://news.abplive.com/science/dramatic-planetary-death-revealed-by-webb-telescope-a-planet-plunged-into-its-star-1765019https://opentools.ai/news/james-webb-space-telescope-captures-stunning-cosmic-drama-a-planets-fiery-demisehttps://www.globalvillagespace.com/webb-telescope-reveals-planet-fell-into-star/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-webbs-autopsy-of-planet-swallowed-by-star-yields-surprise/https://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/science-technology/james-webb-telescope-captures-a-planets-fiery-end-by-plunging-into-a-starhttps://nasaspacenews.com/2025/04/jwst-catches-a-star-in-the-act-of-eating-its-own-planet/https://en.ammonnews.net/article/80529https://www.sciencenews.org/article/rediscovered-organ-ovary-functionhttps://www.fertilitycenter.it/page/83?ACTION=AUTHOR&author=Nohr+Ellen+Ahttps://www.sciencenews.org/author/meghan-willcoxonhttps://dubaiderma.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/E-catalogue2025.pdfhttps://sciencenews.strategian.com/public_html/2025/04/11/an-overlooked-organ-may-help-the-ovary-function/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/13982https://www.threads.net/@sciencenewsmagazine/post/DIWc2FTO0AG/once-considered-functionless-the-understudied-rete-ovarii-acts-like-an-antenna-khttps://www.sciencenews.org/article-type/newshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DIXA6h-N696/https://www.threads.net/@elifesciences/post/DILpgDaPi7S/9-understanding-ignored-structures-like-the-rete-ovarii-could-reshape-how-we-app

Myanmar Earthquake: Unprecedented Destruction and Global Response

A catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastates Myanmar, causing over 3,600 deaths and widespread infrastructure damage. We explore the geological impact, the challenges faced by relief operations, and the long-term implications for Myanmar's development and stability. Join us for an in-depth analysis of this tragic event and the international community's response.Sources:https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/earthquake-pushes-myanmars-health-system-verge-collapsehttps://www.guycarp.com/insights/2025/04/post-event-report-mandalay-myanmar-earthquake-3-april-update.htmlhttps://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/263233/myanmar-cardinal-describes-earthquake-as-330-atomic-bombshttps://ahacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AHA-Situation_Update-no5-M7.7-EQ-in-Mandalay-MM-.pdfhttps://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2025/04/08/myanmar-reading-list-earthquake-toll-passes-3600https://temblor.net/earthquake-insights/one-month-earthquake-forecast-for-western-myanmar-following-the-devastating-magnitude-7-7-mandalay-shock-16737/https://ahacentre.org/situation-update/situation-update-no-5-m7-7-earthquake-in-myanmar-and-thailand-6-april-2025/https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_995https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250407cl59506/samaritans-purse-begins-life-saving-surgical-care-in-myanmar-earthquake-zonehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000q3ye/region-info

Galactic Discoveries and Medical Breakthroughs: Unveiling the Universe’s Mysteries

Join us as we explore the latest astronomical discovery of a giant molecular cloud in the Milky Way, delve into the promising new antifungal drug mandimycin, and uncover a groundbreaking charge-parity violation in particle physics. Discover how these findings are reshaping our understanding of the universe and advancing medical science.Sources:https://universemagazine.com/en/sagittarius-c-one-of-the-milky-ways-most-extreme-environments/https://battersby.physics.uconn.eduhttps://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/nasa-webb-explores-effect-of-strong-magnetic-fields-on-star-formation/https://reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/melodies-of-musical-starquakes-shed-new-light-on-how-our-galaxy-formedhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/james-webb-space-telescope/extreme-magnetic-fields-near-our-galaxys-black-hole-are-preventing-stars-from-being-born-jwst-discovershttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/wait-what-scientists-find-massive-alcohol-clouds-in-space/articleshow/119899682.cmshttps://www.sci.news/astronomy/hubble-little-known-planetary-nebula-13803.htmlhttps://www.globalpeopledailynews.com/content/nasa-webb-explores-effect-strong-magnetic-fields-star-formationhttps://www.earth.com/news/universal-clues-found-in-the-musical-melodies-of-starquakes/https://phys.org/news/2025-04-melodies-musical-starquakes-galaxy.htmlhttps://www.contagionlive.com/view/rising-mucormycosis-cases-drive-efforts-for-spotlight-on-treatment-researchhttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-antifungal-drug-infectionshttps://www.contagionlive.com/view/who-issues-first-reports-on-diagnostics-therapies-for-fungal-infectionshttps://www.ghtcoalition.org/breakthroughs-bloghttps://www.sciencenews.org/article-type/newshttps://curious.com/curios/12618https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2025/04/02/drug-resistant-fungus-spreads-rapidly-in-hospitals-across-the-u-s/https://krdo.com/news/2025/04/02/drug-resistant-fungus-spreads-rapidly-in-hospitals-across-the-u-s/https://drugscontrol.org/news-detail.php?newsid=42049https://curious.com/curios/12128https://www.sciencenews.org/article/matter-antimatter-mismatch-baryonshttps://lhcb-outreach.web.cern.ch/2025/04/07/the-2025-breakthrough-prize-in-fundamental-physics-awarded-to-the-lhcb-collaboration/https://www.sciencenews.org/topic/particle-physicshttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.00354https://www.britannica.com/science/CP-violationhttps://atlas.cern/Updates/Press-Statement/Breakthrough-Prizehttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.02736https://atlas.cern/Updates/Feature/Run-2-Physicshttps://www.sciencealert.com/matter-vs-antimatter-lhc-discovery-could-explain-how-universe-avoided-obliterationhttp://www.akvarijum.org/forum/post260575.html

Astronomers Unveil Rare Binary Star System Poised for Supernova

In today's episode, we delve into the groundbreaking discovery of a high-mass compact binary star system just 150 light-years away. This rare find, featuring two white dwarfs on a path to a Type Ia supernova, offers new insights into stellar evolution and cosmic distance measurement. Join us as we explore the significance of this astronomical marvel and its implications for our understanding of the universe.Sources:https://www.popsci.com/science/astronomers-discover-type-1a-supernova/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122624.htmhttps://phys.org/news/2025-04-astronomers-doomed-pair-spiraling-stars.htmlhttps://thedebrief.org/doomed-binary-star-system-to-produce-brilliant-explosion-in-the-distant-future/https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/first-ever-binary-white-dwarf-system-destined-to-explode-as-type-1ahttps://www.techexplorist.com/astronomers-spot-two-white-dwarfs-collision-course/98727/https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/warwick_astronomers_discoverhttps://www.realclearscience.com/2025/04/05/spiraling_stars_headed_towards_rare_cosmic_explosion_1102138.html

Einstein Ring Discovery: Unveiling the Universe with the James Webb Telescope

Explore the captivating discovery of a rare Einstein ring captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Learn how this phenomenon, predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity, provides new insights into gravitational lensing, galaxy evolution, and dark matter. Discover the collaborative efforts of international space agencies in unveiling the mysteries of the early universe.Sources:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/james-webb-space-telescope-captures-rare-einstein-ring-know-what-einstein-ring-and-its-significance-is/articleshow/119752029.cmshttps://teatropicadilly.com.ar/unraveling-the-universe-james-webb-telescope-reveals-dazzling-einstein-ring/https://phys.org/news/2025-04-einstein-webb.htmlhttps://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/james-webb-telescope-captures-stunning-einstein-ring-in-deep-space-8031845https://www.highpointscientific.com/astronomy-hub/post/space-news/james-webb-update-massive-lens-in-spacehttps://hayadan.com/%D7%95%D7%95%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%9B%D7%93-%D7%98%D7%91%D7%A2%D7%AA-%D7%90%D7%99%D7%99%D7%A0%D7%A9%D7%98%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9F-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%AA-%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%92%D7%9C%D7%94-%D7%92https://www.sci.news/astronomy/webb-einstein-ring-13794.htmlhttps://www.seti.org/planetary-picture-day-week-march-24-2025https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/esa-releases-first-set-of-euclid-images-and-data/https://phys.org/news/2025-04-saturday-citations-leaky-continental-plates.html

Astronomers Unveil Rare Binary Star System Set for Supernova

In today's episode, we delve into the groundbreaking discovery of a high-mass compact binary star system located just 150 light-years away. This rare cosmic pair, destined for a spectacular type Ia supernova, offers new insights into stellar evolution and the universe's expansion. Join us as we explore the significance of this celestial phenomenon and its implications for future astronomical research.Sources:https://www.popsci.com/science/astronomers-discover-type-1a-supernova/https://www.instagram.com/aye.universe.official/p/DIBmFxJpHum/https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/first-ever-binary-white-dwarf-system-destined-to-explode-as-type-1ahttps://www.courthousenews.com/astronomers-find-rare-pair-of-stars-set-to-explode-near-our-solar-system/https://www.realclearscience.com/2025/04/05/spiraling_stars_headed_towards_rare_cosmic_explosion_1102138.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/sciencex.physorg/p/DICE5GRM3tB/https://www.threads.net/@spaceman.in/post/DIDGY53S5w3/astronomers-have-discovered-an-extremely-rare-high-mass-compact-binary-star-syst

Lichens on Mars: A New Hope for Extraterrestrial Life

Explore the groundbreaking study revealing lichens' ability to survive in Martian-like conditions, offering new insights into potential life on Mars and future colonization efforts. Discover how these resilient organisms could play a role in terraforming and oxygenating the Red Planet's atmosphere.Sources:https://universemagazine.com/en/lichens-could-survive-martian-conditions-in-a-real-experiment/https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/A_step_closer_to_Martian_survival_as_lichens_endure_harsh_red_planet_conditions_999.htmlhttps://imafungus.pensoft.net/article/145477/https://www.sci.news/biology/mars-lichens-13791.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2025-04-life-mars-lichens-survive-martian.htmlhttps://www.marsdaily.com/reports/A_step_closer_to_Martian_survival_as_lichens_endure_harsh_red_planet_conditions_999.htmlhttps://blog.pensoft.net/2025/04/02/lichens-on-mars/https://www.iflscience.com/scientists-find-one-lifeform-that-could-survive-extreme-extraterrestrial-environments-78654

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Rise of Nanorobots

Explore the groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment as nanotechnology and robotics converge to create tiny robots that target and destroy tumors with precision. Discover how these innovations promise to transform diagnostics and treatment, offering hope for millions of patients worldwide.Sources:https://www.pfizer.com/news/articles/nanotechnology_opens_new_frontier_in_cancer_treatmenthttps://www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/news/article/5757/mini-rolling-robot-takes-virtual-biopsieshttps://www.nanoappsmedical.com/nanobots-will-be-flowing-through-your-body-by-2030/https://erc.europa.eu/news-events/news/mini-rolling-robot-takes-virtual-biopsieshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/nanotechnology/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/robots-can-now-crawl-into-your-body-and-detect-cancer/articleshow/119637940.cmshttps://www.instagram.com/chemistryforsmiles/p/DH52zymM0-3/cancer-treatment-takes-a-huge-step-thanks-to-nanorobots-made-out-of-proteins-and/https://www.ukri.org/news/mini-rolling-robot-takes-virtual-biopsies/https://www.instagram.com/worldinlast24hrs/p/DHlplSzzArt/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-tiny-robot-tools-powered-magnets.html