Stars Are Everywhere, So Why Is the Sky Still Dark?
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Analysis of Cellular “Vehicles” Sheds New Light on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS
Scientists at Oregon State University have made a key advancement in understanding ne…
Common Food Additives Linked to an Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A new study has found a link between consuming nitrites from drinking water and diet …
Omicron and sub-lineages still on top, says genomics body
It said the presence of BQ.1 sub-lineage has been seen in eastern, southern, western a…
Study Finds That Exercise Curbs Insulin Production
Insulin is a vital hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating sugar metabolism i…
Unearthing Clues to the Evolution of the Universe – Measuring the Hidden Energy of Gamma-Ray Bursts
Gamma-ray bursts are the brightest explosions in the cosmos, emitting intense gamma r…
Cancer: How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic
To protect the health of the public, national and international health agencies evalua…
New Research Shows How Ketamine Acts As “Switch” in the Brain
According to a new study by researchers at Penn Medicine, ketamine, which is well-kno…
Astronomers Suggest More Galaxies Were Formed in the Early Universe Than Previously Thought
Exploring the universe’s earliest galaxies with NASA’s new space telescope. A team of…
Researchers Provide New Insight Into the Carefully Choreographed Dance of Nerve and Vascular Cells
Recent research conducted by the Universities of Bonn and Heidelberg sheds light on a…
A Completely New Way To Kill Cancer: Artificial DNA
Hairpin-shaped DNA interacts with microRNA in cancer cells, activating an immune resp…
A How-To Guide to Designing Cancer Drugs
Scripps Research scientists have identified how the structure of the PI3Kα protein ch…
Unlocking the Secrets of Climate Change: Linking Fossil Proxies to Living Bacteria
The missing piece in reconstructing the Earth’s climate history also provides a new u…
Physicists Discover a New Approach for Solving the Bizarre Dark Energy Mystery
What is behind dark energy — and what connects it to the cosmological constant introd…
Supercharged T Cells: A New Way To Kill Pancreatic Cancer With Minimal Side Effects
A new immunotherapy releases cancer-killing cytokines only within the tumor. Research…
New Study Links Cluster Headaches to Increased Risk of Additional Health Conditions
According to a study published in the journal Neurology, people who suffer from clust…
Mass Extinction Traced to Ozone Depletion: Fossil Pollen “Sunscreen” Evidence Emerges
Scientists from China, Germany, and the UK led by Prof. LIU Feng from the Nanjing Ins…
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, real-life Phunsukh Wangdu, to sit on ‘Climate Fast’ at -40°C
'All is not well in Ladakh,' Sonam Wangchuk has written to Prime Minister Nare…
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, real-life Phunsukh Wangdu, to sit on ‘Climate Fast’ at -40°C
'All is not well in Ladakh,' Sonam Wangchuk has written to Prime Minister Nare…
Surprising Findings: New Analysis Reveals the Secrets of Dinosaur Diets
New study of T. rex and other dinosaur teeth provides insights into their dietary hab…
Dental Disaster: Common Children’s Medications Linked to Enamel Defects
The study examined the impact of celecoxib and indomethacin, two types of non-steroid…
Ancient Asteroid Provides Insight Into the Evolution of Our Solar System
A large international collaboration utilized the Diamond Light Source, the UK’s natio…
How Machine Learning Could Predict Rare Disastrous Events – Like Earthquakes or Pandemics
Scientists can use a combination of advanced machine learning and sequential sampling…
Startling Findings: Midwest and Southeast Experience Dramatic Increase in Anal Cancer
According to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, South Ca…
Mercury helps to detail Earth's most massive extinction event: Research
The Latest Permian Mass Extinction (LPME) was the largest extinction in Earth's hi…
Unlocking the Unimaginable: Revolutionary New Method for Materials Discovery
Researchers have discovered a method for creating new materials for use in batterie…
Why Aren’t All Black Bears Black?
A team of researchers from HudsonAlpha, the University of Memphis, and the University…
Were We Wrong About the “Love Hormone” Oxytocin?
Study finds that prairie voles without oxytocin receptors can bond with mates and you…
High Blood Pressure Medication Shown To Slow Aging and Extend Lifespan
Researchers have discovered that the hypertension drug rilmenidine can extend lifespa…
Not Just Fun: New Study Indicates Video Games Can Improve Career Prospects
In an effort to understand the relationship between online gaming behavior and career…
A Growing Threat: Harmful Fungal Toxins Spreading in Wheat
A new study led by the University of Bath in the UK has found that harmful fungal tox…
Unlocking the Secrets of Pleasurable Touch: Scientists Trace Sensory Pathways from Skin to Brain
Researchers uncover neuronal circuitry tuned to rewarding forms of social touch, open…
NASA Revolutionary New Robotic Arm Really Knows How To Chill Out
Future planetary missions could explore in extremely cold temperatures that stymie ex…
Decoding the Past – Scientists Uncover the Origin of Mysterious Giant Extinct Marine Reptile Graveyard
For many years, researchers have been studying a state park in Nevada, but despite th…
Planetary Defense: Asteroid Findings From Specks of Space Dust Could Save Earth
Curtin University-led research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid mad…
Rutgers Finds Shocking 500% Increase in Autism in New York-New Jersey Region
Contrary to previous findings, the increase in prevalence disproportionately affected…
The Hidden Cost of Decarbonization: Population Disruption
Göttingen University joins forces with other researchers to study the impact of resou…
Warning: Commercial Dishwashers Can Damage the Gut and Lead to Chronic Disease
According to researchers from the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research work…
Truck-sized asteroid coming closest to Earth today
The asteroid, known as 2023 BU, was discovered on Saturday and is believed to be betwe…
New Research Reveals How E-Cigarettes Affect the Lungs
New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that e-cigarettes can cause cel…
Climate Conundrum: Building Green Energy Facilities May Produce Substantial Carbon Emissions
However, speeding the transition might nearly cancel the effect. First, the bad news:…
World’s Longest Conveyor Belt System – 61 Miles Long
The conveyor belt helps transport an essential agricultural fertilizer from the remot…
A High Salt Low Potassium Diet Can Increase Your Risk of Cognitive Decline
Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects a person’s ability to remember, thi…
A New Era of Optical Communications: The Potential of Parametric Amplifiers
The ability to amplify optical signals in optical fibers to their quantum limit is a …
Scientists Have Solved a Long-Standing Genomic Mystery
UCSC researchers suggest that introns, a source of molecular complexity unique to euk…
A Game Changer for Diabetic Wound Treatment: New Material Speeds Up Healing
A new material has been discovered by scientists that can accelerate the healing of d…
Earth’s inner core could be reversing its rotation, finds study
While the impact wouldn’t be much on the life on Earth, but it surely can influence th…
Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis — But a Better Diet May Ease It
Scientists from the Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Sc…
Debunking Previous Misconceptions: New Study Indicates That Potatoes Are Healthier Than You Think
While they may not have all the benefits of other vegetables, potatoes can still be a…
A Golden Solution to Pollution? Scientists Have Developed a New Method of Reducing Carbon Dioxide
The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO) through electrochemi…
Good News for Aging Adults: Daily Stress Decreases With Age
Daily stress can have negative effects on an individual’s health, both physically and…
18 Times More Power: MIT Researchers Have Developed Ultrathin Lightweight Solar Cells
A team of researchers has developed a new technique for producing ultrathin and light…
The Benefits – and Serious Risks – of Alternative Heart Failure Treatments
A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association summarizes the curr…
10,000 Years Ago – Ancient Stone Tools Provide the Earliest Evidence of Rice Harvesting
The presence of striations and residue reveal the techniques used in harvesting. A st…
Common Antidepressants Cause Emotional “Blunting” – Scientists Finally Figured Out Why
Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around half of users to …
ESA’s Planetary Defense Mission: Time of Trial for Hera Spacecraft
One of last year’s space highlights was the NASA DART mission’s collision with Dimorp…
New Research: Eating Grapes Can Protect Against UV Damage to Skin
A recent study highlights the potential of grapes in providing photoprotection. A rec…
This Week @NASA: A More Powerful Space Station, More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft & Solar Flashes
Preparing for a more powerful space station … Building a more fuel-efficient aircraft…
Earth Observation Just Got a Major Upgrade With Sentinel-1C
Sentinel-1C, launched via the Vega-C rocket, enhances Europe’s capacity fo…
Stars Are Everywhere, So Why Is the Sky Still Dark?
Why is space so dark despite all of the stars in the universe? The questio…
Earth Observation Just Got a Major Upgrade With Sentinel-1C
Sentinel-1C, launched via the Vega-C rocket, enhances Europe’s capacity fo…