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Africa’s DNA Mystery: Tracing Humanity’s Forgotten Lineages in the Namib Desert 2023-09-26 11:34:30 +00:00 DNA research from human populations believed to be uncontactable or extinct helps probe the deep genetic structure of Africa. Africa is the birthplace of modern… Read more… Inducing Weight Loss and Increased Endurance – Revolutionary New Drug Tricks the Body Into Thinking It’s Exercising 2023-09-26 12:44:11 +00:00 A brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could pave the way for a new weight-loss drug that simulates exercise… Read more… Stanford’s Sensational Science: Why Our Skin Feels “Tight” After Using a Facial Cleanser 2023-09-26 13:14:09 +00:00 A new study from Stanford University reveals the neurological mechanism behind the perception of skin tightness. Stanford researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind the feeling… Read more… Red Planet Report Card: How NASA’s Ambitious Mars Sample Return Mission Fared in Its Review 2023-09-26 14:15:29 +00:00 NASA established the board in May 2023 to evaluate the technical, cost, and schedule plans prior to confirmation of the mission’s design. NASA’s mission to… Read more… Feeding the World: Earthworms Contribute to 6.5% of Global Grain Production 2023-09-26 15:05:37 +00:00 Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to… Read more… AWE-Inspiring: NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment Aces Space Environment Tests 2023-09-26 16:11:11 +00:00 NASA’s AWE project has successfully completed vital space environment tests, aiming to study atmospheric gravity waves and their impact on satellite communications, ahead of its… Read more… Groundbreaking Study Uncovers Dramatic Antioxidant Deficit in Alzheimer’s Patients: Could a Healthy Diet Be the Key to Prevention? 2023-09-26 17:21:18 +00:00 Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to impact 6 million individuals in the United States and 33 million globally. A significant portion of… Read more… Artemis II SLS Rocket Booster Segments Make Their Grand Arrival at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center 2023-09-26 18:30:38 +00:00 NASA’s SLS rocket segments, crucial for the Artemis II mission to the Moon, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center. They’ll form key boosters providing significant… Read more… Never Before Detected – Organic Molecule Essential for Life Found in Interstellar Space 2023-09-26 19:43:00 +00:00 Tryptophan is among the 20 vital amino acids necessary for protein synthesis, crucial for life’s evolution on Earth. This amino acid has many spectral features… Read more… Decoding Treatment-Resistant Depression: Researchers Identify Crucial Biomarker That Tracks Recovery 2023-09-26 20:55:00 +00:00 Harnessing the power of explainable AI, researchers have unveiled the first insights into the complex workings of deep-brain stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant depression. A team… Read more… Unprecedented Insight: SWOT Satellite Monitors Warming Ocean off California Coast 2023-09-26 22:06:15 +00:00 The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission is able to measure ocean features, like El Niño, closer to a coastline than previous space-based missions…. Read more… Decoding Women’s Health: Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes PCOS Diagnosis 2023-09-26 22:54:35 +00:00 NIH study reviews 25 years of data and finds AI/ML can detect common hormone disorder. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can effectively detect… Read more… Reviving the Lost: Scientists Recover RNA From an Extinct Species for the First Time 2023-09-27 00:04:23 +00:00 A recent study successfully isolated and sequenced century-old RNA molecules from a Tasmanian tiger specimen preserved at room temperature in a museum collection. This achievement… Read more… Don’t Miss: A “Ring of Fire” in the Sky 2023-09-27 02:19:20 +00:00 An annular total solar eclipse will be visible across regions from the northwestern U.S. to Brazil on October 14, 2023. This event, characterized by the… Read more… Stifled Success: “Significant” Language Barrier in Science Could Cost Countless Careers 2023-09-27 04:08:39 +00:00 An international survey led by the University of Queensland has quantified the cost of a “clear and significant” language barrier encountered by scientists who are… Read more… Black Dust and Debris: NASA Scientists Remove OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Canister Lid 2023-09-27 05:29:45 +00:00 NASA found debris on the OSIRIS-REx canister, which will be carefully disassembled at the Johnson Space Center. The world awaits the sample’s reveal in a… Read more… Unveiling Nanoscale Wonders: Carbon-Based Quantum Technology 2023-09-27 06:59:19 +00:00 Scientists contact single graphene nanoribbons. Quantum technology holds immense promise, yet it is riddled with complexity. Anticipated to usher in a slew of technological advancements… Read more… Feeling the Heat: Hot Flashes Are an Early Indicator for Alzheimer’s Disease 2023-09-27 07:30:19 +00:00 New study suggests that hot flashes experienced during sleep may be a biomarker of women at higher risk of dementia. As if hot flashes alone… Read more… Space Station Shakeup: Change of Command Underway 2023-09-27 07:41:44 +00:00 A change of command is underway aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as three crew members are preparing to depart the orbiting laboratory in the… Read more… Unlocking the Brain’s Secrets: Where Does Conscious Experience Truly Reside? 2023-09-27 08:23:19 +00:00 Recordings show prolonged activity in the visual cortex when looking at images, outlasting conscious awareness of image. More than a quarter of all stroke victims… Read more… Mathematically Decoding Nature: Sperm Swimming Linked to Alan Turing’s Pattern Formation Theory 2023-09-27 09:00:20 +00:00 Researchers have linked Alan Turing’s pattern formation theory to the spontaneous movement of sperm tails, revealing potential applications in medicine and robotics. Patterns of chemical… Read more… NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe Passes “Critical Milestone” 2023-09-27 09:53:44 +00:00 NASA’s IMAP project, aimed at exploring the heliosphere’s boundaries, completed a vital development phase and is set for assembly and testing. The Interstellar Mapping and… Read more… Unveiling Sleep Secrets – How a Tiny Brain Nucleus Impacts REM Sleep and Aging 2023-09-27 11:14:17 +00:00 New research using ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI are enhancing understanding of sleep regulation mechanisms. A study carried out by a research team at the… Read more… Plastic Rainfall: The Hidden Microplastics Clouding Our Skies 2023-09-27 12:21:08 +00:00 Researchers from Japan examine the presence of microplastics in cloud water and their contribution to climate change. Plastic particles less than 5 mm in size… Read more…