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From Photons to Photosynthesis: Quantum Computer Reveals Atomic Dynamics of Light-Sensitive Molecules 2023-08-31 10:31:52 +00:00 A quantum computer slowed simulated molecular quantum effects by a billion times, allowing researchers to directly measure them for the first time. Researchers at Duke… Read more… Unique New Species of Marine Bacteria Discovered in Deep-Sea Cold Seep 2023-08-31 11:19:11 +00:00 Researchers have discovered a new species of marine bacteria that reproduces through a unique budding process and releases viruses to facilitate nitrogen metabolism. Researchers have… Read more… Broadband for Mars: Laser Boost for NASA’s Deep Space Communications 2023-08-31 12:06:15 +00:00 NASA is testing technologies in space and on the ground that could increase bandwidth to transmit more complex science data and even stream video from… Read more… New Study Reveals That Heavily Restricting Carbohydrate and Fat Consumption Could Be Shortening Your Life 2023-08-31 13:18:42 +00:00 A new study, published in The Journal of Nutrition,  indicates that extreme eating patterns related to fats and carbohydrates could impact longevity. The research, led by… Read more… The Great Oxidation Event: Decoding Earth’s Ancient Atmospheric Mysteries 2023-08-31 15:00:43 +00:00 Using synchrotron techniques, scientists have unveiled important information on The Great Oxidation Event by studying apatite inclusions in zircon crystals from old magmas with the… Read more… The Scent of the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Mummification Balm Ingredients 2023-08-31 15:14:47 +00:00 Researchers decode the mummification balms of ancient noblewoman Senetnay, revealing her elevated status in Egyptian society. The ingredients of balms used in the mummification of… Read more… New Research Sheds Light on Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination 2023-08-31 16:29:53 +00:00 Shortly following their COVID-19 vaccinations, individuals in Denmark reported mild side effects like general discomfort, elevated body temperature, and tiredness. Severe adverse reactions like facial… Read more… Challenging Common Understanding: Scientists Discover Unexpected Quantum Interference Anomaly 2023-08-31 17:40:32 +00:00 In a paper recently published in Nature Photonics, scientists from the Center for Quantum Information and Communication – Brussels Polytechnic School of the Free University… Read more… 10-Year Countdown: Climate Change Could Cause Arctic Sea Ice To Vanish by 2030s 2023-08-31 18:50:42 +00:00 If global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise at the current rate, the Arctic could lose all its sea ice by the 2030s. Cutting emissions… Read more… Life-Saver or Risky Gamble? 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Microplastics, a highly prevalent form of plastic pollution, have infiltrated air,… Read more… Time Is Running Out: Coastal Wetlands Can’t Keep Up With Climate Change, Warns New Study 2023-08-31 23:04:50 +00:00 The survival of marshes and other vulnerable coastal regions hinges on the ability to restrict global warming to under 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit),… Read more… Microbial “Dark Matter” Yields Gold – New Antibiotic Could Be a Powerful Weapon Against Superbugs 2023-08-31 23:53:57 +00:00 A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from previously unstudied bacteria, shows promise in tackling harmful bacteria, including the multi-resistant ‘superbugs’. Dubbed “Clovibactin,” this antibiotic destroys bacteria… Read more… Beating the Opioid Crisis: Human Trials for Fentanyl and Heroin Vaccines Nearing Launch 2023-09-01 01:17:29 +00:00 Scientists from the University of Montana, along with their partners, are close to initiating human trials for vaccines designed to prevent overdoses from fentanyl and… Read more… Researchers Design New, More Efficient Way To Capture and Recycle Carbon Dioxide From Industrial Emissions 2023-09-01 02:22:09 +00:00 Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) is an encouraging strategy for mitigating climate change. This method involves sequestering CO2 before it can enter the atmosphere, but it… Read more… ESA’s Hera Mission: Mini-Radar Will Probe Asteroid’s Heart 2023-09-01 03:01:47 +00:00 ESA’s Juventas CubeSat will house the smallest space radar, JuRa, for the Hera mission, aiming to image inside the asteroid Dimorphos. Developed by IPAG and… Read more… Strange Neptune-Sized Planet Is Denser Than Steel – May Be Result of a Giant Planetary Clash 2023-09-01 03:54:53 +00:00 New Giant Planet Is Evidence of Possible Planetary Collisions A Neptune-sized planet denser than steel has been discovered by an international team of astronomers, who… Read more… Space Station Crew Handovers Continue As Four Astronauts Near End of Six-Month Research Mission 2023-09-01 05:35:48 +00:00 The eleven orbital residents aboard the International Space Station (ISS) spent Thursday gearing up for a crew split as the four newest members continue to… Read more… A “Silent Killer” With No Treatment – Scientists Develop Game-Changing Drug 2023-09-01 07:36:06 +00:00 A new drug presents the world’s first treatment for Lipoprotein(a), a predominantly genetic type of cholesterol that elevates the risk of cardiac arrest or stroke…. Read more… Living Longer, Healthier: 8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life by Decades 2023-09-01 08:26:54 +00:00 Large study details life expectancy gains associated with healthy lifestyle choices. A new study involving over 700,000 U.S. veterans reports that people who adopt eight… Read more… Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: NASA’s Secret Weapon for Artemis Moon Missions 2023-09-01 09:37:55 +00:00 For the 2024 Artemis II mission, astronauts are trained using extensive data from NASA’s 14-year-old Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, ensuring well-informed lunar explorations. When astronauts set… Read more… Why Omicron Is Different – New Study Helps Explain SARS-CoV-2 Variants’ Rapid Spread 2023-09-01 10:18:18 +00:00 Omicron variants, which spread rapidly worldwide, attach to cells more effectively and elude antibodies with greater efficiency compared to earlier variants. The omicron variants of… Read more… Innovative Saliva-Based Glucose Sensor to Revolutionize Diabetes Monitoring 2023-09-01 10:51:13 +00:00 An innovative device could pave the way for more convenient diabetes monitoring. A prototype sensor that measures glucose levels in saliva could eventually offer a… Read more… Clockwork Biology: cAMP Molecules Illuminate Circadian Rhythm Mysteries 2023-09-01 11:27:33 +00:00 Research reveals that the molecule cAMP, regulated by the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in the brain’s SCN, is crucial for circadian rhythms, presenting potential new… Read more…