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A Year With Bennu: NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Reveals Intriguing Clues to Origin of Life on Earth   2024-10-07 11:33:37 +00:00 A year after receiving the largest asteroid sample via NASA’s OSIRIS-REx, significant findings about early life and the solar system have been unveiled. The sample’s analysis points to a water-rich origin for Bennu and opens new avenues in planetary defense and space exploration through subsequent missions and educational initiatives. Historic Sample Return It’s been a [...] Read more...   For the First Time Ever: Watch Water Form Out of Thin Air   2024-10-07 12:22:10 +00:00 Northwestern researchers discovered a nanoscale method to generate water using palladium, opening possibilities for space travel and arid climate solutions. For the first time, researchers have witnessed — in real-time and at the molecular scale — hydrogen and oxygen atoms merge to form tiny, nano-sized water bubbles. The event occurred during Northwestern University’s new study, [...] Read more...   Vitamin D3 Boosted Immune Cells: Scientists Discover Promising New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis   2024-10-07 13:11:31 +00:00 Researchers have found that combining tolerogenic dendritic cells with Dimethyl Fumarate improves treatment efficacy for multiple sclerosis, offering a promising new approach for managing the disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition in which the immune system erroneously assaults the myelin sheath, the protective coating around nerve cells, leading to nerve damage and increased [...] Read more...   Astronomers Baffled by Ancient Galaxy That Mirrors Modern Milky Way   2024-10-07 14:00:56 +00:00 REBELS-25, a galaxy resembling the Milky Way found in the early universe, defies traditional models with its orderly structure, indicating rapid galactic evolution. Astronomers have discovered the most distant Milky-Way-like galaxy ever observed, named REBELS-25. This disc galaxy appears as orderly as those seen in the present day, yet it dates back to when the [...] Read more...   When Two Become One: The Astonishing Fusion of Comb Jellies   2024-10-07 15:00:57 +00:00 Researchers have uncovered that comb jellies can fuse into a single organism, sharing muscle contractions and digestive systems after injury. This unexpected ability, lacking in allorecognition systems, allows them to integrate their nervous systems seamlessly. Scientists reporting today (October 7) in the scientific journal Current Biology have made the surprising discovery that one species of [...] Read more...   Sea Ice Melting Faster Than Ever: New Models Reveal Hidden Heat Flux   2024-10-07 15:53:34 +00:00 Researchers in Utah specializing in mathematics and climate studies have developed new models to better understand sea ice, revealing it to be less solid than commonly perceived. Polar sea ice is constantly changing. It expands and contracts, drifts, fractures, and reforms with the changing seasons and the accelerating impact of climate change. Rather than being [...] Read more...   NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Reveals Extensive Ice Deposits Hidden Across the Moon   2024-10-07 17:04:44 +00:00 Recent analysis from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveals that ice deposits on the moon are more widespread than previously understood, extending to latitudes of at least 77 degrees south. This discovery, crucial for future lunar missions, suggests that these ice deposits could potentially support human life and rocket fuel production. The new findings also provide [...] Read more...   Marine Mystery: Scientists Have Tracked Down an Elusive Orca Group That Hunts Dolphins   2024-10-07 17:55:04 +00:00 Chilean orcas have been observed hunting dusky dolphins for the first time, providing insights into their diets and helping conservation strategies. Living in the waters of Chile’s Humboldt Current system is an elusive, little-known population of orcas. With the help of citizen science and years of dedicated research, a team of scientists led by Dr. [...] Read more...   First-Ever Images of Brain’s Secret Cleaning System Unlocks New Hope Against Alzheimer’s   2024-10-07 19:00:57 +00:00 Researchers have captured the first images of a brain network designed to clear waste, potentially staving off diseases like Alzheimer’s. This glymphatic system was imaged in patients undergoing surgery, confirming theories previously only seen in animal models. The study highlights the system’s efficacy in transporting metabolic byproducts, including harmful proteins, out of the brain via [...] Read more...   James Webb Uncovers the Whirling Origins of Planetary Systems   2024-10-07 20:11:39 +00:00 Astronomers uncovered new details of gas flows that sculpt planet-forming disks and shape them over time, offering a glimpse into how our own solar system likely came to be. Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have observed disk winds in protoplanetary disks with unprecedented detail, shedding light on star and planetary system formation. These [...] Read more...   New Study Reveals Game-Changing Therapy for Postpartum Depression in Fathers   2024-10-07 21:20:11 +00:00 A low-cost and scalable intervention for Pakistani families is set to expand nationally. A recent study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), in partnership with top researchers in Pakistan, has shown the success of an integrated psychosocial intervention designed to enhance parenting skills and alleviate depression symptoms. The treatment proved effective in [...] Read more...   Deadly and Destructive Flash Floods: Tracing Hurricane Helene’s Hydrological Havoc   2024-10-07 22:29:54 +00:00 Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state. After Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina faced severe flooding that devastated communities, disrupted essential services, and left the region in a state of emergency. Satellite images from NASA and the ESA revealed the extensive damage, while ongoing recovery efforts highlighted [...] Read more...   Instant Improvement: Revolutionary Brain Tech Offers New Hope for Stroke and Injury Recovery   2024-10-07 23:38:15 +00:00 University of Pittsburgh researchers report that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can effectively enhance motor functions in individuals with arm and hand paralysis due to brain injuries, with promising results from early human and monkey trials. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have demonstrated that deep brain stimulation can immediately improve arm and [...] Read more...   New Discovery Shakes Foundations of Animal Perception: Scientists Uncover Hidden “Sixth Sense” in Geckos   2024-10-08 01:20:05 +00:00 Researchers at the University of Maryland have found that geckos utilize a mechanism typically linked to balance to detect vibrations, providing fresh insights into how animals perceive auditory and tactile stimuli. Biologists at the University of Maryland have discovered a previously unknown talent in geckos that’s shaking up what we thought we knew about animal [...] Read more...   Webb Reveals a Strange “Popcorn Planet” With an Asymmetrical Atmosphere   2024-10-08 03:46:27 +00:00 Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have revealed new atmospheric details about WASP-107b, an exoplanet known as the “popcorn planet” due to its puffed-up nature. Recent findings show a surprising east-west asymmetry in its atmosphere, a characteristic previously unseen, offering fresh insights into the dynamic atmospheric conditions of such unique celestial bodies. New Surprises [...] Read more...   Intermittent Fasting Reverses Key Markers of Metabolic Syndrome in New Clinical Trial   2024-10-08 05:09:06 +00:00 A study conducted by the Salk Institute and the University of California School of Medicine found that time-restricted eating enhanced cardiometabolic health in adults suffering from metabolic syndrome. Over one-third of U.S. adults suffer from metabolic syndrome, which encompasses a group of factors that greatly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 [...] Read more...   Revolutionizing Space Communication: 424Gbit/S Achieved With Cutting-Edge Plasmonic Tech   2024-10-08 05:58:24 +00:00 High-speed free-space data transmission could improve connectivity for space missions. Researchers at ETH Zurich have achieved record-breaking data transmission speeds using plasmonic modulators, promising advancements in space communication and potential global high-speed internet access. With speeds potentially reaching 1.4 Tbit/s, this technology could change how the world connects. Scientists have achieved data rates as high [...] Read more...   NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Transported to SpaceX Hangar at Kennedy Space Center   2024-10-08 07:11:32 +00:00 NASA’s Europa Clipper, the largest spacecraft designed for a planetary mission, was recently moved to the SpaceX hangar at Launch Complex 39A in anticipation of its launch. The spacecraft, encapsulated within payload fairings for protection, is set to be mounted on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Launch Preparation at Kennedy Space Center On Friday, October [...] Read more...   Planetary Defense Mission: Hera Launches for Asteroid Crash Scene Investigation   2024-10-08 08:27:33 +00:00 ESA’s Hera spacecraft has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to the binary asteroid system, Didymos, to enhance planetary defense techniques. This mission follows NASA’s successful DART mission which altered the orbit of Didymos’ moonlet, Dimorphos. Hera will perform in-depth studies to understand and refine the kinetic impact method for asteroid deflection, aiming to transform asteroid [...] Read more...   Breakthrough Discovery Links Immune System to Parkinson’s Progression   2024-10-08 09:00:46 +00:00 Researchers have developed a method to recreate the formation of Lewy bodies in human neurons, shedding light on the essential roles of alpha-synuclein and immune responses in their development. This breakthrough offers new insights into Parkinson’s disease, showing that Lewy bodies form only under specific conditions and highlighting the potential for new treatment avenues. Lewy [...] Read more...   Triple Hurricane Havoc: NASA Reveals Unprecedented Atlantic Storm Surge   2024-10-08 10:06:08 +00:00 NASA’s EPIC imager on the DSCOVR satellite captured three hurricanes, Milton, Kirk, and Leslie, simultaneously active over the North Atlantic, a first since records began in 1851. Milton, fueled by record warm Gulf of Mexico waters, rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm. Meanwhile, Kirk weakened off western France, and Leslie [...] Read more...   Squid Collapse Triggers Massive Sperm Whale Migration From the Gulf of California   2024-10-08 11:00:49 +00:00 Researchers have uncovered a significant migration of sperm whales away from the Gulf of California, correlating with the collapse of their primary food source, the jumbo squid. This shift is attributed to drastic changes in the marine environment, including warmer waters and more frequent El Niño events, impacting the entire ecosystem and signaling critical ecological [...] Read more...   Hurricane Milton Grounds NASA’s Historic Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon   2024-10-08 11:46:52 +00:00 NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Europa Clipper mission due to Hurricane Milton threatening Florida’s Space Coast with high winds and heavy rain. The spacecraft has been secured at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, with launch teams on standby to evaluate conditions post-storm. Tim Dunn, senior launch director, emphasized the priority [...] Read more...   Startling Findings: Common Chemicals Found in Shampoo and Plastic Could Be Quietly Disrupting Your Heart’s Rhythm   2024-10-08 12:27:32 +00:00 UC study of Fernald data links environmental phenols to heart toxicities Environmental phenols are present in numerous everyday consumer products, serving as preservatives in packaged foods, parabens in shampoos, and bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic dishware. Consequently, people are consistently exposed to these chemicals on a daily basis. Some of these environmental phenols are known [...] Read more...

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