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Spacewalks Rescheduled As Space Station Gears Up for Orbital Boost   2024-06-15 09:10:02 +00:00 Following a spacewalk delay, Expedition 71 astronauts are preparing for two upcoming spacewalks while NASA’s crew readies for their return from the ISS, discussing and... Read more...   Innovative New Use of Acetaminophen Could Transform Sepsis Treatment   2024-06-15 10:12:27 +00:00 Results from an NIH-supported clinical trial indicate that the drug is most effective in the most severely ill patients. A clinical trial supported by the... Read more...   Can Culebra’s Coral Survive the Climate Crisis?   2024-06-15 11:21:27 +00:00 Culebra Island, located near Puerto Rico, boasts diverse marine ecosystems with extensive coral reefs protected by various reserves. Despite their ecological importance, these reefs face... Read more...   From Common White Powder to Quantum Innovation: Unlocking Nearly Noiseless Qubits   2024-06-15 12:30:32 +00:00 Researchers discovered that bismuth atoms embedded in calcium oxide can function as qubits for quantum computers, providing a low-noise, durable, and inexpensive alternative to current... Read more...   From 15 Billion Miles Away: NASA’s Voyager 1 Springs Back to Life   2024-06-15 13:39:35 +00:00 After resolving technical issues, Voyager 1 has returned to normal operations, with all instruments fully functional and continuing to study interstellar space. Maintenance is ongoing... Read more...   “Flares” and “Echoes” – Unveiling the Monster Black Hole at Our Galaxy’s Core   2024-06-15 15:06:53 +00:00 Michigan State University researchers have made important discoveries about the supermassive black hole at our galaxy’s center, presenting their findings based on NuSTAR X-ray data.... Read more...   Cancer’s Molecular Achilles Heel: Key to Improving Cancer Treatments Discovered   2024-06-15 16:15:22 +00:00 Ubiquitin-related enzymes USP28 and USP25 play critical roles in cell processes, but their similar structures lead to challenges in cancer treatment with current inhibitors. Research... Read more...   The Sea Cucumber: Nature’s Answer to Modern Medical Challenges   2024-06-15 17:06:47 +00:00 Scientists utilize a handful of standard research organisms, including fruit flies and mice, to study the evolutionary development (evo-devo) of animal lineages. Expanding the variety... Read more...   Starliner’s Return Delayed Again: What’s Next for the Spacecraft?   2024-06-15 17:57:35 +00:00 NASA and Boeing have postponed the return of the Starliner crew from the ISS to June 22, allowing more time for departure preparations. Meanwhile, extensive... Read more...   New Study Reveals That Simply Looking at Trees Can Boost Your Mental Health   2024-06-15 18:48:21 +00:00 New eye-tracking research reveals that looking at natural elements during urban walks can significantly benefit mental health. The study, conducted by Bangor University and Technion-Israel... Read more...   New Research Reveals That Temporary Feelings of Loneliness Could Have Alarming Consequences   2024-06-15 19:39:07 +00:00 Following the surgeon general’s alert on a loneliness epidemic, Penn State researchers have discovered that social connections might impact physical health and well-being. According to... Read more...   Edward C. Stone, 1936-2024 – Visionary of the Voyager Era   2024-06-15 20:30:34 +00:00 Edward C. Stone, renowned for his leadership of the Voyager spacecraft missions and his role in advancing space and planetary astronomy at Caltech and JPL,... Read more...   The Great Oxidation Event: A 200-Million-Year Journey to Oxygenation   2024-06-15 21:51:07 +00:00 Earth’s “Great Oxidation Event” was spread over 200 million years, according to recent discoveries. New research highlights the Great Oxidation Event’s complexity, revealing that the... Read more...   AI and Exoskeletons Team Up to Transform Human Performance on Earth and in Space   2024-06-15 23:01:59 +00:00 A new AI controller for exoskeletons, capable of learning different human movements without specific programming, has demonstrated substantial energy savings, marking a major step forward... Read more...   Magic Mushrooms and the Mind: Psilocybin’s Hyperconnected Brain State Linked to Therapeutic Effects   2024-06-15 23:51:03 +00:00 Study shows psilocybin induces dynamic brain connectivity, linked to profound, ego-altering experiences, potentially beneficial in psychotherapy. Researchers have discovered that psilocybin, the active compound in... Read more...   New Study Reveals: Father’s Pre-Conception Diet Plays Crucial Role in Child’s Health   2024-06-16 00:42:46 +00:00 A new study shows how a father’s diet before conception can affect his children’s health, suggesting a focus on paternal health and diet could prevent... Read more...   Einstein Telescope: Unlocking a New Era in Astronomy From 250 Meters Underground   2024-06-16 03:23:27 +00:00 The Einstein Telescope, set to begin observations in 2035, will expand our capability to detect gravitational waves, offering new insights into the universe’s most dramatic... Read more...   Wired for Disaster: The Hidden Dangers of Wire-Cut Evidence in Forensics   2024-06-16 05:15:29 +00:00 New analysis has implications for other forensic examinations that rely on large databases and algorithms for comparisons. New research highlights the importance of careful application... Read more...   Space Winds Unleashed: First Map of Outflows From Nearby Quasar I Zwicky 1   2024-06-16 07:31:05 +00:00 For the first time, astronomers mapped the outflows from one of the closest quasars — I Zwicky 1. Quasars are bright cores of galaxies powered... Read more...   Navigating the Neurochemical Maze of Antidepressant Withdrawal   2024-06-16 08:16:32 +00:00 Expectations contribute to symptoms following discontinuation of antidepressants. How difficult is it to stop taking antidepressants? If countless Internet posts and multiple scientific studies are... Read more...   Astronomy & Astrophysics 101: White Dwarf   2024-06-16 09:05:53 +00:00 What Is a White Dwarf? A white dwarf is the stellar core left behind after a dying star has exhausted its nuclear fuel and cast... Read more...   Thousands of Artifacts Uncovered: Timor Island Findings Challenge Theories of Human Settlement in Australia   2024-06-16 10:20:30 +00:00 Archaeological discoveries on Timor Island suggest early humans used New Guinea, not Timor, as a stepping stone to Australia, challenging previous migration theories and highlighting... Read more...   Wiring Wisdom: How the Brain Learns From Fear and Failure   2024-06-16 11:29:09 +00:00 A neuroscience study identifies specific brain neurons that are vital for learning from negative stimuli, highlighting their potential role in mental health. We often say... Read more...   Cutting-Edge Study Reveals a Link Between Obesity, Inflammation, and Aging   2024-06-16 12:21:50 +00:00 Researchers find that excess nutrients in cells trigger inflammation and organ dysfunction, accelerating aging. Their study suggests that interventions in inflammation might improve lifespan. The... Read more...