Today's Science News
October 22, 2024
EquipNet Announces Collaboration with Agilent to Offer Select Certified Pre-Owned Instruments - This agreement will support the sale of select certified pre-owned instruments, providing a new level of value and assurance to EquipNet’s growing marketplace.Fall back to Earth with Falcon 9 payload fairings in stunning new SpaceX video - A recent SpaceX Starlink launch featured an extra video treat: a view of the Internet satellites being revealed for future Internet service.
NASA Awards Custodial, Refuse Collection Contract - NASA has selected All Native Synergies Company of Winnebego, Nebraska, to provide custodial and refuse collection services at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Aurora Borealis Like You've Never Seen It - Astronauts aboard the International Space Station recently captured mind-blowing images of the Northern Lights
Testing Heat Shields for Different Atmospheres - Testing is one of the unsung steps in the engineering process.
BASICS: It’s all around us, but what exactly is color anyway? - Color encompasses physics, biology, psychology, and art, influencing human perception, emotions, biology, culture, and communication in profound ways.
Big project starting to have impact on Indigenous eye health - A long term and well funded project to reduce the incidence of eye disease in Indigenous communities is having significant impact.
This Early Impact Devastated Life then Gave it a Boost - Most of us know about the impact that wiped out the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago.
Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know - Breast self-exams used to be recommended as a part of routine breast cancer screening.
See the 'comet of the century' light up the night sky in breathtaking photos - Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS proved to be photogenic as it lit up the early autumn skies of the Northern Hemisphere this month.
A Dazzling Supernova - This image, released on Feb. 24, 2017, shows Supernova 1987a (center) surrounded by dramatic red clouds of gas and dust within the Large Magellanic Cloud.
NASA Wallops to Support October Sounding Rocket Launch - NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia is scheduled to support the launch of a suborbital sounding rocket for the U.S. Department of Defense during a
Read With NASA: Books, More to Inspire Young Explorers - Stories open up new worlds and spark curiosity in readers of all ages – and NASA is using the power of storytelling to encourage the Artemis Generation to
Supergiant star Betelgeuse may have a 'Betelbuddy' - The supergiant star Betelgeuse may have a companion star that pushes light-blocking dust out of the way, causing the irregular changes observed in the star's brightness.
Key Atlantic current could collapse soon, 'impacting the entire world for centuries to come,' leading climate scientists warn - Leading climate scientists ring alarm bell on key Atlantic Ocean current collapse in open letter
Harnessing science to tackle global crises - An international team emphasizes integrating science with societal input to enhance crisis management for sustainable, equitable solutions.
Largest known prime number, spanning 41 million digits, discovered by amateur mathematician using free software - A draw housing six Sapphire Technology AMD graphics processing units (GPUs).
2,000-year-old temple from 'Indiana Jones civilization' found submerged off Italy - An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has finally been found off the Italian coast near Naples.
Scientists have dated the moon's oldest, and largest, impact site - The moon has been bombarded by asteroids and comets for more than 4.32 billion years.
Is Bronchitis Contagious? Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention - Is bronchitis contagious, and how can you protect yourself?
Lonza Extends Collaboration with Major Pharmaceutical Partner for Integrated Commercial Supply of Antibody-Drug Conjugates - The extended agreement will expand the dedicated bioconjugation footprint for the customer through the construction of a new bioconjugation suite at Lonza’s Ibex® Biopark in Visp (CH).
Tiny photosynthetic aliens could be lurking in hidden bubbles in Mars' ice — and could soon be replicated on Earth - A new NASA-led study suggests that photosynthetic microbes could thrive in hidden bubbles of meltwater below patches of ice on Mars.
I Am Artemis: Casey Wolfe - While precision, perseverance, and engineering are necessary skills in building a Moon rocket, Casey Wolfe knows that one of the most important aspects for the job is teamwork.
Meloë Kacenelenbogen Eyes the Future of Air Quality, Climate Research - A mentor of research scientist Meloë Kacenelenbogen once shared a sentiment from French author André Gide: “You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the
China’s ‘Thousand Sails’ Joins Starlink as the Latest Mega-Satellite Constellation in Orbit - With 'Thousand Sails,' China joins the race to fill up Low Earth Orbit with mega-satellite constellations.
'It was clearly a human assault on the species': The fate of the great auk - Two preserved great auk specimens displayed at a museum in 1971.
‘Visual clutter’ alters information flow in the brain - Yale researchers discovered that visual clutter affects information flow in the brain, impacting how we perceive objects in our vision.
How does the Cosmic Web connect Taylor Swift and the last line of your 'celestial address?' - A map of gravity wells or "basins of attraction" in the local universe may resemble a Taylor Swift outfit, but they define the largest structure in the universe, the last line of your cosmic address.
Before and after satellite images show lakes appearing across Sahara after deluge of rain soaks desert - Lakes appearing in the Sahara desert captured in satellite images after a cyclone dumped a years' worth of rain on northern Africa in just a few days.
Sols 4338-4340: Decisions, Decisions - Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 On sol 4338, we have a science block planned as well as some arm activities.
Life on Earth Needed “Unmelted Asteroids” - The word “volatile” is commonly used in the space exploration community, but it has a different meaning than when used otherwise.
NASA Reveals Prototype Telescope for Gravitational Wave Observatory - NASA has revealed the first look at a full-scale prototype for six telescopes that will enable, in the next decade, the space-based detection of gravitational waves — ripples in space-time caused by merging black holes and other cosmic sources.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is a Halloween visitor from the spooky Oort Cloud − the invisible bubble that's home to countless space objects - The cloud is basically a gigantic reservoir that may hold billions of icy celestial bodies.
Anosmia, the Inability to Smell, Changes How People Breathe - A small study of people with congenital anosmia found changes in breathing that suggest the condition may affect more than just the ability to smell
Yes, Electric Eels Really Are Electric, and Capable of Producing 800 Volts of Electricity - Are electric eels actually electric?
X-ray spectroscopy study maps ultrafast charge delocalization in aqueous environments - The movement of electron density is a subject of interest for chemists worldwide, as substances interact through electrons.
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse. Bright star’s dimming may be due to orbiting companion - Scientists have come up with a new theory to explain why the 10th brightest star in the sky, Betelgeuse, has been dimming and generally acting oddly in recent years.
Prediction of flavor development during cheese ripening soon possible thanks to new method - Peptides formed during cheese ripening are crucial for the full-bodied flavor of aged cheeses, known as kokumi.
Prime Video series 'Secret Level' unveils stellar vocal cast: Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves and more - The jaw-dropping voice cast for "Secret Level," Prime Video's new anthology series, was announced at New York Comic Con on Oct. 19.
Melatonin disruption tied to early-onset osteoporosis, new study suggests - A genetic analysis suggests that rare cases of early onset osteoporosis may be partly caused by disruptions to the function of the hormone melatonin.
Gateway: Life in a Lunar Module - Teams at NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and Thales Alenia Space, including astronauts Stan Love and Luca Parmitano, came together in Turin, Italy, this
NASA peers into the blistering hot plasma swirling around 12 black holes - Stellar-mass and supermassive black hole coronas have some similarities, and this is great news for black hole physicists.
10 Terrifying Animal Names That Sound Straight Out of a Horror Movie - Most animals with monstrous appearances are relatively harmless to humans.
DAILY DOSE: First FDA-Approved Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Sickle Cell; Study Reveals 10% Fish Biomass Increase from Conservation - Kendric Cromer, 12, receives groundbreaking gene therapy for sickle cell disease, offering hope despite significant treatment challenges and emotional toll.
'Precipitation, the source of all fresh water, can no longer be relied upon': Global water cycle pushed out of balance 'for 1st time in human history' - Residents of Snjay Camp in New Delhi fill plastic containers with water from a tanker in June 2026.
The Pluto problem: Is it time to rethink our definition of a planet? - In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) famously demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet.
The Seven Most Amazing Discoveries We’ve Made About Pluto - Though technically not a planet, it has as rich geology as any of its planetary siblings in the solar system
Elephant fossils show earliest signs of butchery on Indian subcontinent - Elephant fossils from 300,000–400,000 years ago bear the marks of the earliest signs of ancient humans butchering animals in the Indian subcontinent.
Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears - The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory
Theoretical framework reveals how reaction conditions tune catalytic selectivity - Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new theoretical framework for more accurately predicting the behavior of catalysts.
We Need More Meds, Not Beds, to Help People Recovering from Addiction - People recovering from substance use disorders need homes, jobs and medication-centered, quality health care, not just a bed in a residential treatment center
Chinese scientists claim they broke RSA encryption with a quantum computer — but there's a catch - Researchers claim to have broken RSA encryption using a quantum computer, but what really happened?
Let’s learn about animal cannibals - The animal kingdom is full of creatures that eat their parents, their babies, their siblings or their mates.
'NASA at a crossroads:' Budget woes, aging infrastructure and hard choices ahead - The next few years are likely to be pivotal ones for NASA, according to a hard-hitting report by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Engineers unlock lithium from extreme environments - The demand for lithium—critical to powering sustainable technologies—is rapidly growing, but up to 75% of the world's lithium-rich saltwater sources remain untappable using current methods.
The Slow-Motion Destruction of Tortoises’ Slow-Motion Migration - On the Galapagos’ most developed island, researchers are tracking a growing threat to the millennia-old migration routes of giant tortoises.
The Culprit of a Mysterious Superworm Epidemic Finally Identified - Advanced microscopy aided in the detection of the pathogen responsible for a nationwide superworm apocalypse and informed the development of a potential vaccine strategy.
Promising triazole molecular catalyst enables efficient electroreduction of carbon dioxide to methane - The efficient conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2)—one of the main compounds contributing to climate change—into useful fuels and chemicals is a long sought-after research goal.
Men concerned about masculinity are less forgiving - A US study has found men who are more concerned about seeming masculine are less likely to forgive transgressions at work.
Immigrants and military service - Research suggests that U.S. immigrants show greater willingness to serve in the military, potentially addressing recruitment challenges and enhancing national security.
The Promise of RNAi Therapeutics for Cardiovascular Disease Treatment - Kevin Fitzgerald from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals explains the potential of RNA interference for treating disease and highlights recent clinical trial successes.
Bacteria Brave Heat to Thrive in Microwaves - Microbes are known to survive in extreme environments, but some hit closer to home—turns out that microwaves have their own rich microbiome.
Microbes drove methane growth between 2020 and 2022, not fossil fuels, study shows - Recent research indicates microbes, not fossil fuels, are the primary contributors to the surge in global methane emissions since 2020.
Turtle dreaming: a dive into our archives - As part of the Ultramarine project we are diving into our archives and republishing some paid content for free.
Industry Supported Battery Passivation Techniques – Request for Information - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (ARC) on behalf of the Space Technology Mission Directorate’s (STMD) Small
October 21, 2024
Massive meteorite impact has silver lining for early life - Around 3.26 billion years ago, an enormous meteorite slammed into Earth and surprisingly created conditions for some early lifeforms to flourish.After seeing hundreds of launches, SpaceX’s rocket catch was a new thrill - For a few moments, my viewing angle made it look like the rocket was coming right at me.
Are There Mountain Lions in New Jersey? - Sightings of mountain lions abound in the eastern United States.
Dark Matter Has a Firm Grip on These Galaxies - The elliptical galaxy NGC 1270 lies about 240 million light-years away.
How Social Media Affects Young People - Last year, the American Psychological Association (APA) issued a health advisory on the use of social media by adolescents.
NASA Achieves Impressive Bandwidth with its New Laser Communications System - Ships passing in the night used Morse code sent with lanterns and shutters to communicate.
There are ethical challenges to integrating AI into healthcare - AI has the potential to transform the way healthcare is delivered, but there are unique challenges to adopting the technology ethically and responsibly.
How Earth's Early Life Thrived amid Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts - A gigantic space rock that slammed into Earth more than three billion years ago grievously wounded the biosphere—and then helped it heal
Unexpected beauty, major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into surprising flower shapes - McMaster researchers unexpectedly discovered bacteriophages forming efficient, flower-like structures, enhancing disease detection and treatment possibilities using natural processes.
Cannibalization May Have Been a Last Resort for Survivors of the Lost John Franklin Expedition - Researchers identified the commanding officer James Fitzjames of the disastrous 19th century trip through Canadian Arctic and found evidence for cannibalism.
Studies of migraine’s many triggers offer paths to new therapies - One class of drugs has already found success in treating the painful, common attacks.
What happened when a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests hit Earth? - Scientists paint a compelling picture of what happened the day the S2 meteorite crashed into Earth 3.26 billion years ago.
Weather-changing El Nino oscillation is at least 250 million years old - A new modeling study shows that the El Nino event, a huge blob of warm ocean water in the tropical Pacific Ocean that can change rainfall patterns around the globe, was present at least 250 million years in the past, and was often of greater magnitude than the oscillations we see today.
Customizable immunoassay could enhance diagnostics and on-site assessments - A novel customizable OpenGUS immunoassay that detects analytes quickly and effectively has been developed by scientists from Science Tokyo.
Enhancing material microstructure and properties in Arc wire-based direct energy deposition - In recent years, additive manufacturing technology has attracted considerable attention from various stakeholders.
How to Catch a Wild dFAD - A small boat, four people, 500 pounds (or more) of rope, netting, floats, rafts and sometimes barnacles.
Super Bowl Rally Shooting Victims Pick Up Pieces, but Gun Violence Haunts Their Lives - Twenty-four minutes before the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade in February left one person dead and at least 24 people injured, Jenipher Cabrera felt a bullet pierce the back of her right thigh.
Chemoenzymatic approach enhances Stevia sweetness through glycosylation of Rebaudioside C - A research team has revealed that Rebaudioside C (Reb C), a key compound in Stevia extracts, can undergo chemoenzymatic modifications to enhance its sweetness.
Illuminating Science: The Role of Fluorescent Dyes in Biotechnology and Medicine - Learn more about Fluorescent Dyes from AAT Bioquest.
The Origin of the Moon’s Thin Atmosphere Might Be Tiny Impacts - Minuscule meteoroids slamming into the lunar surface could be kicking up most of the atoms that make up the lunar exosphere.
Plant CO2 uptake rises by nearly one third in new global estimates - Plants the world over are absorbing about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, according to a new assessment.
Pacific killer whales have enough food, but are still struggling - Marine biologists have challenged the claim that lack of food is driving a population crash in killer whales in the Pacific Ocean saying boat noise may be the issue.
Math Is Still Catching Up to the Mysterious Genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan - Born poor in colonial India and dead at 32, Ramanujan had fantastical, out-of-nowhere visions that continue to shape the field today.
Rare fossils of extinct elephant document the earliest known instance of butchery in India - Scientists have discovered the earliest evidence of animal butchery by humans in India.
Study combines woodchips and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals, nutrients - What happens to ibuprofen after it eases your throbbing headache?
Language Evolves Over Time and Islands Can Drive Linguistic Diversity - They take up little of Earth’s inhabited land but churn out languages like no continent can.
Scientists unveil new insights into air pollution formation - Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding how air pollution forms at the molecular level.
Creating a simplified form of life - How can lifeless molecules come together to form a living cell?
The 2022 European drought: What was the role of climate change? - The drought that lasted through the summer of 2022 was especially intense and caused the soil in many regions of Europe to dry out substantially.
Plant guard cells can count environmental stimuli - Plants adapt their water consumption to environmental conditions by counting and calculating environmental stimuli with their guard cells.
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How Your Brain Processes Zero (It’s Not Exactly ‘Nothing’) - What we think about when we think about “zilch” is surprisingly complex, neuroscientists find
Scientists provide new insights into how air pollution forms at the molecular level - A team of researchers have made a discovery in understanding how air pollution forms at the molecular level.
Frog habitats are drying up – a third could be lost this century - Drying climates spell danger for amphibian species already on the decline.
How Scientists’ Tender Loving Care Could Save This Endangered Penguin Species - From fish smoothies to oral antibiotics, researchers are taking matters into their own hands in a radical effort to save New Zealand’s yellow-eyed penguins
Thunderstorm Gamma-Ray Flashes May Be Missing Link for Lightning Bolts - Observations from a retrofitted spy plane hint at a connection between powerful gamma-ray flashes and a thunderstorm’s lightning
Did Decriminalizing Drugs Such As Fentanyl Cause Opioid Overdose Increase? - Oregon decriminalized hard drugs in 2021 and recriminalized them last month.
Chemical trick activates antibiotic directly at the pathogen - Colistin is a last-resort antibiotic that is usually only used for severe infections with resistant bacteria.
Explainer: How a seed grows into a plant - Plants use carbon from the air to make food and build shoots, roots and more.
Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback, Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Solar Maximum Is Confirmed - Kick off the week by catching up on the latest science news.
Worldschooling Is Catching On. Here’s What You Need to Know - People are pulling their kids out of traditional education to learn while they travel.
Scientists Say: Deepfake - Seeing should no longer mean believing, now that AI tech makes creating fake videos, audio and images easier than ever.
New guidelines for PFAS in drinking water - Australians are set to have stricter guidelines on PFAS “forever chemicals” in their water, after a review by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Is Deforestation Supercharging Cyclones? - Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern United States at the end of September 2024, dumping unprecedented levels of rain.
From Worm Anomaly to Nobel Prize: microRNAs Show Macro Impact - Discovered 30 years ago, microRNAs are increasingly recognized as important regulators of cell physiology and human disease.
Cancer Cells Hijack the Neuron-Glia Connection for Brain Metastasis - Breast cancer cells send microRNA-filled vesicles to the brain, creating a nutrient-rich environment that facilitates metastasis.
A Geneticist's Journey From a Lupus Victory to a Murder Case Verdict - Carola Vinuesa’s research has illuminated the genetics of lupus and helped to exonerate a mother falsely accused of murdering her four children.
Success of long-lasting HIV drug hinges on pricing - The six-monthly HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could be a game-changer, if made affordable.
October 20, 2024
Exceptional sawfly fossil from rural Australia sheds light on behaviour and evolution - An extremely well-preserved sawfly fossil dating to 11–16 million years ago has been found in central New South Wales.Electric vehicles as grid storage? It’s right around the (model house) corner - Many Australians now sell solar power generated on their rooftops into the grid on sunny days.
To the astonishment of forecasters, a tiny hurricane just sprang up near Cuba - As of Saturday evening, hurricane-force winds extended just 5 miles from the center.
New step towards personalised cancer therapies - Researchers have detailed the 4 common ways cancers can become less susceptible to the drugs used to treat them.
Explainer: What is cultivated meat? - Putting meat on people’s plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
October 19, 2024
New Simulation Will Help Future Missions Collect Moon Dust - In this decade and the next, multiple space agencies will send crewed missions to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era.Ancient, lonely quasars “sitting in the middle of nowhere” leave astronomers confused - A new study has revealed that some quasars were surprisingly alone in the early universe, confounding astronomers.
Godzilla at 70: The Monster’s Warning to Humanity Is Still Urgent - The 1954 film 'Godzilla' launched a franchise that has been warning viewers to take better care of the Earth for the past 70 years.
Diamond fused to sapphire might be the next big quantum thing - Scientists have fused a diamond to a sapphire.
LONG READ: Can the nautilus survive the age of humans? - As part of the Ultramarine project we are diving into our archives and republishing some paid content for free.
LISTEN: Can the nautilus survive the age of humans? - As part of the Ultramarine project we are diving into our archives and republishing some paid content for free.
Sydney reopens beaches after mysterious tar ball scare - They were closed earlier this week after thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore.
Screen grabs: tricks keeping your kids hooked and what you can do - Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a social media notification?
October 18, 2024
Impacts of climate change are changing grasslands in real time - The time taken for ecosystems to respond to the effects of climate change can vary, but a new study shows that, for grasslands that biodiversity change can happen in almost real time.SpaceX prevails over ULA, wins military launch contracts worth $733 million - SpaceX and ULA were eligible to compete for nine launches, and SpaceX won them all.
Solving the Riddle of Ceres - New evidence suggests the dwarf planet was a muddy ocean world that froze over time.
Lucy at 50 - Donald Johanson reflects on his fossil discovery that shook the human family tree a half century ago.
The Sun Has Reached Its Solar Maximum and it Could Last for One Year - For most of human history, the Sun appeared stable.
Bizarre fish has sensory “legs” it uses for walking and tasting - Some sea robin species can use their legs to sense prey.
Music listening helps recovery from surgery - Listening to music might help patients recover from surgery, according to a new meta-analysis.
Desalination system adjusts itself to work with renewable power - Instead of needing constant power, new system adjusts to use whatever is available.
Fossils Inspired This South African Rock Art That Depicted Mythical-Like Creatures - The San people in South Africa painted animals that related to their cultural beliefs, but were most likely inspired by fossils discovered in the area.
What is biodiversity and how can we protect it? - Colombia is hosting talks to assess global progress in protecting 30% of all land and water by 2030.
The AMY1 Gene Variation from Our Ancient Ancestors May Explain Our Carbohydrate-Rich Diets - By examining DNA samples from many ancient humans, scientists can track when we began increasing our carbohydrate intake.
Ignore Critics, Gen Z, We Weren't Smarter In 1984 - It's commonplace for older generations to criticize the young.
Gentlemen, what is democracy manifest? - The late Jack Karlson famously defined democracy – and a few other things – during his arrest in 1991.
Europa Clipper Is One of Two Missions on The Way To See if Jupiter’s Moons Support Life - The surface of Europa – one of Jupiter’s moons – is a thick layer of solid ice.
How the Human Brain Contends With the Strangeness of Zero - Zero, which was invented late in history, is special among numbers.
Neutron stars may be shrouded in axions - Physicists have shown that extremely light particles known as axions may occur in large clouds around neutron stars.
Butterfly brains reveal the tweaks required for cognitive innovation - A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation.
Here's How Weather Balloons Can Harm Marine Animals - Latex balloons designed to collect high-altitude data can become a threat after they burst
The Colors of Fall Leaves Are Shaped by Climate Change and Tree Health - A tree’s fall palette offers a glimpse at its health and the weather it has experienced in a given year
New strategy unlocks magnetic switching with hydrogen bonding at molecular level - A research team from Kumamoto University has successfully developed a new approach to create switchable magnetic materials by using hydrogen bonding at the molecular level.