Space laser transmission strikes Earth from 140 million miles away: NASA
NASA's Psyche spacecraft transmitted laser data 140 million miles to Earth, showcasing potential high-speed interstellar communication for future space missions. [ more ]
James Webb Turns to Examine Planet Showing Potential Sign of Life
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b through the detection of dimethyl sulfide gas, exclusive to lifeforms on Earth. [ more ]
Earth Day is a global call to action for environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living beings. [ more ]
Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system
Scientists have identified brainstem cells that regulate the body's inflammatory response, potentially leading to new treatments for autoimmune diseases and other conditions. [ more ]
Drug Shows Promise for Starving Out Cancer Cells - News Center
Starving tumor cells of glutamine may be a viable strategy for treating lung adenocarcinoma, offering hope for patients with treatment-resistant forms of the disease. [ more ]
How to Watch China's Launch to the Far Side of the Moon
China's Chang'e-6 mission aims to collect samples from the moon's far side, potentially revealing insights into the Earth-moon system's origin and evolution. [ more ]
Scientists restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder
Scientists have successfully restored brain cells impaired by Timothy syndrome using antisense oligonucleotides, offering hope for treating other genetic conditions. [ more ]
MRI scans reveal the STUNNING stages of consciousness in the brain
Researchers identified dAAN in brain responsible for 'wakefulness'. Potential to aid comatose patients and develop treatments for altered consciousness. [ more ]
'ChatGPT for CRISPR' creates new gene-editing tools
Researchers are now using generative AI to design CRISPR gene-editing systems, showing promising results in designing and testing new systems in the laboratory. [ more ]
How and when top scientists think we'll finally hear from aliens
The likelihood of contacting intelligent alien life may increase by 2036 due to advancements in technology and research, such as NASA's mission to Jupiter's moon. [ more ]
Scientists reveal how life would mutate after a nuclear fallout
The Amazon series Fallout depicts a post-nuclear world with mutated species, drawing parallels to real-life nuclear disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima. [ more ]
Guest post: Ice-age analysis suggests worst-case global warming is less likely - Carbon Brief
Estimating Earth's climate sensitivity using proxy data from the Last Glacial Maximum can narrow down the range of modern-day climate sensitivity estimates. [ more ]
Spacecraft Takes Close Up Video of the Sun, Revealing Otherworldly Hellscape
The European Space Agency released a captivating video of the Sun's surface taken by the Solar Orbiter, showcasing features like coronal rain and spicules in incredible detail. [ more ]
Collapsing Sheets of Spacetime Could Explain Dark Matter and Why the Universe Hums'
Hypothetical domain walls may have formed after the big bang, creating a background of ripples in spacetime and possibly small black holes as dark matter. [ more ]
The enigma of the rare genetic mutation that protects against cancer and heart attacks
Genetic mutation in Ecuadorian families with Laron Syndrome protects from cardiovascular diseases, potential for drug discovery for aging-related diseases. [ more ]
Nixon's White House was far ahead of its time on climate research. Then it was abandoned
A multimillion-dollar climate change research project proposed in 1971 was not implemented, leading to a lost opportunity in addressing the early stages of the climate crisis. [ more ]
China to launch world-first mission to retrieve samples from far side of moon
China plans to retrieve samples from the far side of the moon in an ambitious two-month mission, aiming to establish a lunar presence by 2030. [ more ]
China to launch moon sample return mission, maybe next week
China's upcoming mission aims to land on the Moon, collect samples, and return to Earth, with potential future plans for a Mars sample return mission. [ more ]
Blue holes are massive sinkholes in oceans, rich in ecological diversity, with the largest known one being Taam Ja' in Mexico, reaching 1,380 feet deep. [ more ]
Why on Earth are we AGAIN collaborating with China to manipulate viruses?
US Department of Agriculture collaborating with Chinese Academy of Sciences on manipulating deadly strains of bird flu, risking human spread. US funding questionable collaborations with security threats. [ more ]
Diabetes drugs test a new side effect: slowing down symptoms of Parkinson's
GLP-1 receptor agonists have potential benefits beyond just treating diabetes and obesity, potentially impacting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's positively. [ more ]
The rapid introduction of new cancer screening technology, like the Galleri test, raises concerns and sparks debates about its potential benefits to patients. [ more ]
Our brains are growing. Will that help prevent dementia?
Bigger brains with increasing volume and surface area observed in recent generations, potentially linked to reduced risk of age-related dementia. [ more ]
Daily Telescope: The Horsehead Nebula as we've never seen it before
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed infrared image of the Horsehead Nebula, showcasing its intricate beauty and highlighting distant galaxies. [ more ]
Whoa! The Webb Telescope Zoomed Way into the Iconic Horsehead Nebula
Astronomers use telescopes like JWST's MIRI and NIRCam to study the Horsehead Nebula and its chemistry for insights into star system formation. [ more ]
Epic blazes threaten Arctic permafrost. Can fire-fighters save it?
Climate change is increasing fires in high-latitude boreal forests, releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide and impacting global warming goals. [ more ]
Did Life on Earth Come From Space? A New Study Gives the Theory a Boost
Some building blocks essential for life, such as peptides, may form more easily in space and could have been delivered to Earth by meteorites or comets. [ more ]
Scientists Say Underwater Cave So Deep They Can't Find the Bottom
The Taam Ja' Blue Hole located near Mexico and Belize is potentially the deepest known blue hole on Earth, posing an exciting opportunity for marine biodiversity exploration. [ more ]
Superconductivity hunt gets boost from China's $220 million physics 'playground'
The Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility (SECUF) in Beijing provides a unique environment for researchers to explore extreme conditions and discover new superconductors for potential technological advancements. [ more ]
Rakus, the first orangutan seen healing a wound with a medicinal plant
Fibraurea tinctoria, a medicinal plant in Southeast Asia, shows potential healing abilities when used by animals like the Sumatran orangutan Rakus, offering insights into natural remedies. [ more ]
Dr. Stuart Orkin's research on identifying genes regulating fetal hemoglobin led to a revolutionary gene therapy for sickle cell disease using CRISPR technology. [ more ]
Deer are expanding north. That could hurt some species like boreal caribou
White-tailed deer expanding into boreal forests of western Canada have complex ecological impacts on other species like boreal caribou, challenging researchers to determine the driving factors. [ more ]