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Scientists Discover Over 3,000 Genetic Variants That Could Significantly Increase Your Risk of Ovarian and Breast Cancer   2024-09-21 10:40:52 +00:00 New reserach has identified particular genetic mutations that elevate the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, aiding in clinical decision-making. Scientists have identified thousands of genetic variations in a specific gene that could raise the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, opening the door to improved risk assessment and more personalized treatment. Researchers from the [...] Read more...   Controlling the First Steps of Life: Scientists Find New Epigenetic Switch   2024-09-21 11:31:44 +00:00 In the embryonic development of vertebrates, 5-formylcytosine activates genes. Professor Christof Niehrs and his team at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, have identified a DNA modification known as 5-formylcytosine (5fC) as an epigenetic switch that activates genes during the early stages of embryonic development. This finding proves for the first time [...] Read more...   Physicists Electrify the Quantum World to Crack Quantum Gravity   2024-09-21 12:22:14 +00:00 A research team experiments with an electrical circuit to explore the quantum properties of gravity, aiming to advance both theoretical physics and signal processing technology. Scientists from the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat have developed a method to model a central theory of quantum gravity in the laboratory. Their goal: to decipher previously unexplained phenomena in [...] Read more...   Microplastics Everywhere: Experts Demand Worldwide Treaty Before It’s Too Late   2024-09-21 13:13:44 +00:00 A new report calls for global action on plastic pollution, urging reductions in plastic production and microplastic emissions. Researchers stress the importance of addressing plastic pollution through both scientific and social science perspectives. A new report states that science has provided ample evidence to support a unified global strategy to address the ongoing issue of [...] Read more...   Scientists Uncover New Cancer-Blocking Benefits of Milk and Meat Proteins   2024-09-21 14:27:18 +00:00 Researchers in Japan found that food antigens like milk proteins suppress tumor growth in the small intestines by activating immune cells. This suggests that antigen-free diets could pose risks, emphasizing the need for medical supervision when adopting such diets. Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan, led by Hiroshi Ohno, [...] Read more...   Scientists Uncover “Feel-Good” Brain Circuit That Makes You Keep Eating   2024-09-21 15:36:56 +00:00 A study conducted at the University of Bonn has identified an essential control circuit in flies that regulates food consumption. Researchers from the University of Bonn and the University of Cambridge have discovered a key regulatory circuit involved in the eating process. Their study found that fly larvae possess specialized sensors, or receptors, located in [...] Read more...   What’s Lurking in the Kuiper Belt? NASA’s Unexpected New Discovery   2024-09-21 16:45:34 +00:00 NASA’s New Horizons team has identified a new group of distant Kuiper Belt objects using the Subaru Telescope, revealing that our solar system’s outskirts may be larger and more complex than previously understood. This discovery suggests the presence of a potential second Kuiper Belt and challenges existing models of solar system formation, with implications for [...] Read more...   Why the Best Migraine Cure Might Already Be in Your Medicine Cabinet   2024-09-21 17:54:00 +00:00 An analysis highlights the superiority of triptans such as eletriptan and rizatriptan over newer migraine drugs and common painkillers. Advocating for their increased use globally could standardize effective migraine care, say researchers. Some triptans are a more effective treatment for acute migraines than newer, more expensive drugs, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published [...] Read more...   When the Entire Planet Froze: Scientists Unveil Secrets of Snowball Earth   2024-09-21 19:03:54 +00:00 A University of Washington study offers new insights into the end of the last Snowball Earth event, explaining how melting ice and atmospheric changes may have paved the way for the emergence of more complex life forms on Earth. Some of the most extreme climate events in Earth’s history are the “Snowball Earth” periods, which [...] Read more...   Revolutionary “Massless” Battery Technology Could Extend EV Range by 70%   2024-09-21 20:12:31 +00:00 A new structural battery by Chalmers University could drastically reduce the weight of electronic devices and vehicles by combining load-bearing and energy storage capabilities, offering a leap in efficiency and design potential. If vehicles or electronics were constructed using a material that functions as both a battery and a load-bearing structure, the weight and energy [...] Read more...   New Method Reveals the Chirality of Molecules With Atomic Precision   2024-09-21 21:21:14 +00:00 Researchers from KIT and Voxalytic GmbH have developed a new method that simplifies the process of mapping the spatial arrangement of atoms, offering a valuable tool for drug discovery. Chirality in a molecule refers to its fundamental structure, where certain molecules, known as enantiomers, exist in pairs as mirror images of one another. They are [...] Read more...   Could Plants Be Intelligent? New Research Reveals That Light-Based Signals Could Be the Key To Plant “Brains”   2024-09-21 22:36:01 +00:00 Statistical analyses of biophotons from lentil seeds provide evidence supporting theories that suggest a form of ‘intelligence’ may emerge in plants. All living organisms emit a faint level of light radiation, known as ‘biophotons,’ though their origin and function remain largely unexplained. An international team of physicists, supported by the Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI), has [...] Read more...   New “Brain Surveillance Camera” Tracks Cancer’s Deadliest Invaders in Real Time   2024-09-21 23:47:57 +00:00 Scientists collaborate to enhance advanced microscopy techniques with AI, aiming to improve the understanding of glioblastoma brain tumors. Imagine building a traffic surveillance camera that could detect trouble-making cells speeding around in your brain before their cellular gang could commit ‘crimes’. Most importantly, this camera could catch some of the biggest interlopers of all – [...] Read more...   New Samarium Catalyst Reduces Costs and Boosts Pharmaceutical Reaction Efficiency   2024-09-22 00:38:23 +00:00 The ligand enables the use of more stable trivalent samarium compounds, which are reduced to divalent samarium when exposed to visible-light irradiation. Samarium (Sm), a rare earth metal, holds significant value in organic chemistry due to the effectiveness of its divalent compounds in carrying out single-electron transfer reductions. Samarium iodide (SmI2), a relatively stable compound, [...] Read more...   Brookhaven Lab’s New Qubit Architecture Could Change Quantum Computing Forever   2024-09-22 01:29:10 +00:00 A different qubit architecture could enable easier manufacturing of quantum computer building blocks without compromising performance. Scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory are revolutionizing quantum computing by developing a new qubit architecture more suitable for mass production. This novel design utilizes constriction junctions that are compatible with existing semiconductor manufacturing processes, potentially easing the production [...] Read more...   Forgotten Fossils: Mysterious Tusked Creature Unearthed in Rock Art   2024-09-22 03:27:36 +00:00 The research compares an 1800s painting of a tusked animal by the San people to local fossils. According to a study recently published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, rock art in South Africa depicting a mysterious animal with tusks could represent an ancient species whose fossils have been found in the same area. The [...] Read more...   NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Duo Lands at Kennedy Space Center for Mission to Space Station   2024-09-22 04:09:41 +00:00 NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov arrived at Kennedy Space Center for their upcoming mission. They were welcomed by NASA leaders and are scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The preparations include quarantine, mission rehearsals, and alignment of sleep cycles with mission requirements. Arrival [...] Read more...   See Santiago Sparkle From the International Space Station   2024-09-22 04:50:44 +00:00 Captured from the International Space Station, a nighttime photograph reveals the vibrant city lights of Santiago, Chile. Nestled between the Andes and the Chilean Coast Range, Santiago’s lights display a mix of old and new, with differing hues indicating various types of urban areas, from historical districts to modern neighborhoods. The transition to more energy-efficient [...] Read more...   The Mystery of Human Wrinkles: Scientists Unveil Secret Mechanisms   2024-09-22 05:41:02 +00:00 A POSTECH research team has recreated biological wrinkles in vitro, revealing that ECM dehydration and compressive forces are crucial in wrinkle formation. This platform offers real-time imaging and broad applications in biomedical and cosmetic research. A research team from POSTECH’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, led by Professor Dong Sung Kim, Professor Anna Lee, and Dr. [...] Read more...   Unprecedented Proximity: BepiColombo’s Fourth Mercury Flyby Breaks Records [Video]   2024-09-22 07:03:47 +00:00 https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Branding_and_Partnerships/Time_to_be_inspired_by_planet_Earth On September 4, 2024, the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft executed its closest flyby of Mercury, capturing the planet’s south pole and several geological features over 128 images. Notable among these features was the Vivaldi crater, named after the composer, whose music accompanied the timelapse video of the flyby. This event offers unprecedented close-up views of [...] Read more...   Exploring New Frontiers: Copernicus Sentinel-2C Satellite Delivers Stunning First Images   2024-09-22 08:12:43 +00:00 Just days after its launch, Sentinel-2C is already providing stunning Earth imagery, capturing everything from urban landscapes to natural disasters. Its high-resolution multispectral imager enhances our ability to monitor and manage environmental and urban dynamics, paving the way for future advancements with the Sentinel-2 Next Generation. Less than two weeks after being launched into orbit, [...] Read more...   Columbia Study Links Metal Exposure to Increased Heart Disease Risk   2024-09-22 09:33:25 +00:00 Environmental metal exposure significantly contributes to coronary calcium buildup, comparable to traditional cardiovascular risk factors like smoking. Research from Columbia University indicates that such exposure not only advances arterial plaque progression but could also herald new prevention and treatment avenues. The study, spanning a decade, found that higher metal levels in urine correlate with increased [...] Read more...   MIT Study Reveals: Early Dark Energy Key to Universe’s Greatest Mysteries   2024-09-22 10:44:34 +00:00 MIT physicists propose that early dark energy, a mysterious force, might be the key to resolving the “Hubble tension” and the surprising discovery of numerous bright, early galaxies. This form of energy, thought to have influenced the universe briefly after the Big Bang, could explain why the universe is expanding at the rate observed today [...] Read more...   Want To Be Happy? Stoic Secrets To Overcome Modern Stress   2024-09-22 11:53:32 +00:00 Roman Stoicism offers timeless guidance on achieving personal peace by understanding what we can control—our judgments and reactions. Despite centuries passing, the teachings of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius remain relevant, providing tools for cultivating virtue, rationality, and emotional resilience. Modern interpretations continue to popularize these ancient philosophies, demonstrating how Stoic wisdom can be applied [...] Read more...

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