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Westlake University’s ‘Super Antibody’ ZS1C5 Targets Deadly SFTS Virus with 100% Survival in Animal Trials

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 11, 2026

Scientists at Westlake University have engineered a “super antibody” that achieved 100% survival in mice exposed to a deadly tick-borne virus. The therapy, called ZS1C5, slashed viral loads in monkeys by 90% in 24 hours, offering the first hope for a targeted treatment against SFTS—a disease with a 30% fatality rate and no current cure.

China’s CASC Launches 5-Year Plan for Space-Based Data Centers, Joining U.S. in Orbital Computing Race

Ritambhara K February 11, 2026

China’s main space contractor, CASC, has made space-based data centers a key part of its new five-year plan, joining U.S. firms like SpaceX in the race to build solar-powered orbital computing infrastructure and overcome Earth’s energy and land limitations.

Illustration of Alfvén waves energizing Earth's magnetosphere, based on HKU and UCLA aurora research.

HKU and UCLA Scientists Decode the “Space Battery” Powering Earth’s Auroras

Ritambhara K February 11, 2026

Scientists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and UCLA have identified Alfvén waves as the “space battery” powering Earth’s auroras. This universal mechanism, confirmed by NASA satellite data, explains how electric fields accelerate particles to create the Northern Lights and applies to other planets.

King’s College London & San Diego State Unlock Spider Silk’s Molecular “Stickers” Secret

Ritambhara K February 10, 2026

Scientists from King’s College London and San Diego State University have discovered the molecular “sticker” mechanism—driven by amino acids arginine and tyrosine—that gives spider silk its super strength. The breakthrough paves the way for new bio-inspired materials and offers a fresh model for studying Alzheimer’s disease.

Artemis II: NASA’s Next Crewed Mission to Moon Takes Shape

Sanjukta Praharaj February 10, 2026

NASA’s next Artemis mission, Artemis II, will be the first crewed flight of the Artemis programme. Marking a historic milestone

Spiky Dinosaur With Never-Seen-Before Skin Found in China

Spiky New Dinosaur Species With Unique Skin Discovered in China

Sanjukta Praharaj February 10, 2026

Scientists discovered a new species of dinosaur in China that changes what we know about dinosaur skin and evolution. The

China Achieves Tamper-Proof Quantum Communication Over 100km

Sanjukta Praharaj February 10, 2026

Chinese researchers achieved a major breakthrough in quantum communication by securely transmitting encrypted information over more than 100 kilometres of

University of Texas Startup Supra Aims to Reclaim U.S. Supply Chain with Rare Earth Mineral Breakthrough

Ritambhara K February 9, 2026

A University of Texas at Austin startup, Supra Elemental Recovery, has secured $250,000 to commercialize a 3D-printed filtration system. Their technology recovers high-purity rare earth minerals from industrial and e-waste, aiming to strengthen the vulnerable U.S. supply chain for tech and defense manufacturing.

From Waste to Wealth: How Startups Like Allonnia and Endolith Are Using Microbes to Fuel the Clean Tech Boom

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 9, 2026

Facing a critical metals shortage, miners are partnering with biotech startups like Allonnia and Endolith. Using engineered microbes and broths, they aim to extract more copper, nickel, and rare earths from aging mines and waste, powering the EV and renewable energy transition with biology.

USC Viterbi’s Kanso Lab Decodes Sea Star “Brainless” Movement for Resilient Robotics

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 9, 2026

USC Viterbi professor Eva Kanso reveals how brainless sea stars master movement. Her lab’s research, in partnership with UC Irvine and the University of Mons, decodes a decentralized control system where each tube foot acts independently—a breakthrough for building robust, autonomous robots for extreme environments.

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Westlake University’s ‘Super Antibody’ ZS1C5 Targets Deadly SFTS Virus with 100% Survival in Animal Trials

China’s CASC Launches 5-Year Plan for Space-Based Data Centers, Joining U.S. in Orbital Computing Race

HKU and UCLA Scientists Decode the “Space Battery” Powering Earth’s Auroras

King’s College London & San Diego State Unlock Spider Silk’s Molecular “Stickers” Secret

Artemis II: NASA’s Next Crewed Mission to Moon Takes Shape

Spiky New Dinosaur Species With Unique Skin Discovered in China

China Achieves Tamper-Proof Quantum Communication Over 100km

University of Texas Startup Supra Aims to Reclaim U.S. Supply Chain with Rare Earth Mineral Breakthrough

From Waste to Wealth: How Startups Like Allonnia and Endolith Are Using Microbes to Fuel the Clean Tech Boom

USC Viterbi’s Kanso Lab Decodes Sea Star “Brainless” Movement for Resilient Robotics

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