Testing Mega Moon Rocket, Massive Comet, and Future X-59 Research
Testing our mega Moon rocket and ground systems … Preparing the James Webb Space Telescope for science … And testing an instrument for future X-59 research … a few of…
Study could shed light on disease spread, development of resistance — ScienceDaily
Two strains of the bacterium causing tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in completely different fashion, according to Rutgers researchers. The findings, published in the journal…
A Novel Computing Approach to Detecting Chaos
Artist’s concept. Chaos isn’t always harmful to technology, in fact, it can have several useful applications if it can be detected and identified. Chaos and its chaotic dynamics are prevalent…
Energy-Burning Brown Fat Less Active in Boys With Obesity – Discovery May Lead to New Treatments
MRI image of brown fat in the posterior neck (the area in teal blue outlined in pink). Credit: McMaster University Study might offer new therapies to treat obesity. A study…
Ancient Namibian Gemstone Holds Key to Future Quantum Computers
Cuprous oxide – the mined crystal from Namibia used for making Rydberg polaritons. Credit: University of St Andrews A special form of light made using an ancient Namibian gemstone could…
New Engineered Bacteria Could Prevent Side Effects of Antibiotics
Illustration of the human gut microbiome. Microbes that safely break down antibiotics could prevent opportunistic infections and reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are life-saving drugs, but they can…
5 Incredible Ways Exercise Improves Brain Function
Numerous studies have shown that exercise, particularly cardiovascular activity, has a variety of beneficial impacts on the brain. When you think of exercising more, what trade-offs come to mind? A…
Insights Into the Dynamic Ultrastructure of the Heart – Thanks to New Ultra-High-Resolution Electron Microscopy
What happens below the cellular level when the heart contracts and relaxes has long been unexplored. Thanks to new ultra-high-resolution electron microscopy techniques, scientists can now watch the heart beating…
Exploring Earth From Space: Scandinavian Peninsula [Video]
The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission captured this impressive shot of the almost cloud-free Scandinavian Peninsula on March 20, 2022. Technical note: the image is a mosaic of 2 descending orbits with…
Your Mental Health May Impact Your Chances of Breakthrough COVID
A new study led by UC San Francisco has shown that people who are vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, and have a history of certain psychiatric conditions, have a heightened risk of…
