Inflammation mediator shows promise as new multiple sclerosis therapy

Scientists may have uncovered a new therapy for multiple sclerosis, involving an inflammation-regulating lipid. Tests in mice showed that the lipid reduced symptoms and slowed disease progression, hinting at an underlying mechanism for the condition.

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Undefined’s next-gen “silent” ion propulsion drone: still noisy

With two successful flight tests in the bag, and just under US$2 million in seed funding, Florida company Undefined Technologies has unveiled the next generation of its "silent" commercial drone, which uses ionic propulsion instead of propellers.

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope completely aligned and fully focused

Scientists working on NASA's James Webb Telescope have reached an important milestone, completely aligning the space observatory's massive mirrors, enabling it to capture in-focus images with all onboard instruments.

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