| Newly Discovered Gene Could Be the Secret to Longevity | | 2024-09-09 12:48:29 +00:00
 A study reveals that the OSER1 protein significantly impacts longevity, suggesting new treatment possibilities for aging. A new study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that a specific gene plays a significant role in determining longevity, potentially opening the door to new treatments. Sleep, fasting, exercise, green porridge, black coffee, a healthy social life… There [...]
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| Scientists Unveil Results of First Archaeology Project in Space | | 2024-09-09 13:57:20 +00:00
 The inaugural space archaeological survey on the ISS reveals how astronauts adapt their living and working spaces, offering insights for future space habitat designs and demonstrating the versatility of archaeological methods in extreme environments. The first archaeological survey conducted in space has revealed fresh insights into how astronauts utilize and adapt their living environments aboard [...]
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| Is Our Weather Turning Against Us? Scientists Predict Rapid Escalation of Extreme Weather | | 2024-09-09 15:00:48 +00:00
 New research reveals that without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, up to 70% of the global population will face drastic changes in extreme weather within the next two decades. The study highlights potential outcomes of extreme temperature shifts and altered rainfall patterns, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive climate action to mitigate these impacts [...]
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| Boson Systems Shatter Quantum Speed Limits: Information Races Faster Than Particles | | 2024-09-09 16:59:40 +00:00
 Information can travel faster than individual particles in systems made up of interacting bosons. Researchers at RIKEN have discovered that in certain quantum systems, information can propagate increasingly faster over time, challenging previous assumptions about universal speed limits such as those defined by the Lieb–Robinson bound. This analysis reveals fundamental differences in how bosons and [...]
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| Toxic Tides: Satellites Capture Lake Erie’s Alarming Transformation | | 2024-09-09 18:07:40 +00:00
 Algal communities flourish in Lake Erie’s western basin each summer. Scientists are looking to new NASA technology to better track them from space. Lake Erie’s algal blooms pose significant ecological and health risks. Satellite imagery from Landsat 9 and the forthcoming PACE satellite provides critical data, helping researchers analyze the environmental factors and nutrient dynamics [...]
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| The Iron Age of Biology: Discovering Life’s First Building Block | | 2024-09-09 19:00:50 +00:00
 Metals, particularly iron, have played a crucial role in biological functions since life’s inception. Scientists propose that iron was the predominant metal in early life, shaped by its abundance in pre-oxygenated oceans. This dominance influenced the biological processes and evolution of early organisms, with significant shifts occurring following the oxygenation of Earth’s atmosphere, which reduced [...]
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| Euclid Space Telescope Reveals How the Milky Way Tears Apart Star Clusters | | 2024-09-09 19:51:47 +00:00
 Researchers at the University of Surrey have confirmed their astrophysical models using new data from the Euclid space telescope, demonstrating how the Milky Way’s gravity affects star clusters. As the European Space Agency (ESA) publishes the first findings from its Euclid space telescope, scientists from the University of Surrey are celebrating fresh insights from the [...]
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| Fast-Forward 4.2 Years: COVID-19 Lockdowns Prematurely Aged Teenage Brains | | 2024-09-09 22:00:34 +00:00
 Research from the University of Washington revealed that COVID-19 restrictions led to accelerated brain aging in adolescents, more so in girls, with an average maturation increase of 4.2 years. This was attributed to reduced social interaction and increased stress, highlighting the unique vulnerability of teenage girls during the pandemic. Ongoing studies will focus on whether [...]
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| Smoke Over South America: A Continent Confronts Catastrophic Wildfires | | 2024-09-09 22:53:19 +00:00
 Drought has amplified fire activity across the South American continent, contributing to exceptionally high carbon emissions in Bolivia and Brazil. Throughout August and September 2024, South America faced devastating wildfires, with Brazil and Bolivia experiencing the most severe outbreaks since 2010. Satellite imagery from NASA showed extensive smoke coverage, severely affecting air quality and visibility [...]
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| Weakest Signal Ever Detected Could Solve the Fast Radio Burst Mystery | | 2024-09-10 00:39:29 +00:00
 A recent INAF-led study utilizing the VLA telescope has advanced our understanding of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) by confirming that a plasma bubble, possibly driven by a magnetar or a binary star system, causes persistent radio emissions. This discovery helps elucidate the physical processes behind FRBs and their origin. Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are one [...]
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| Harnessing Hypercube Geometry for Superior Quantum Error Correction | | 2024-09-10 01:32:31 +00:00
 RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing has developed a new quantum error correction method, the “many-hypercube codes,” which promises efficient and parallel error correction for fault-tolerant quantum computing. This method utilizes a complex geometric code structure, capable of achieving high encoding rates and parallel processing capabilities akin to those in classical high-performance computing, making it a [...]
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| Breaking Cognitive Boundaries: Groundbreaking Study Finds Monkeys Use “Names” To Communicate | | 2024-09-10 03:51:59 +00:00
 Marmoset monkeys have been observed using specific calls to address individual members of their group, suggesting advanced social communication skills that parallel human language development. The ability to name others is a highly advanced cognitive function observed in social animals. Previously, this behavior was only known to exist in humans, dolphins, and elephants. Our closest [...]
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| Long COVID Still a Mystery: Routine Labs Show No Reliable Biomarkers | | 2024-09-10 05:24:37 +00:00
 Routine lab tests are not reliable for diagnosing Long COVID, according to a new study. The research found that no clinical lab values could serve as biomarkers, highlighting the need to focus on symptoms for diagnosis. A new study found that most routine laboratory tests are not reliable for diagnosing Long COVID, also known as [...]
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| See Pain, Gain Strength: Mice’s Lesson on Resilience | | 2024-09-10 06:15:57 +00:00
 Mice that observed others experiencing harm showed increased resilience against depressive states when facing similar challenges themselves. This resilience was linked to heightened serotonin release in a specific brain area, suggesting that witnessing graded trauma can enhance the ability to handle future stresses. The findings also propose adjustments to the existing models of depression, with [...]
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| 5x Increase: USC Study Shows Cannabis Use Could Skyrocket Your Cancer Risk | | 2024-09-10 08:16:19 +00:00
 A new study indicates that individuals with cannabis use disorder are up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer compared to non-users. A study conducted by the USC Head and Neck Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC and the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, indicates [...]
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| Goodbye Starliner, Hello Soyuz: Space Station’s Busy Week | | 2024-09-10 09:13:28 +00:00
 After the departure of Boeing’s uncrewed Starliner spacecraft, six astronauts on the International Space Station took a well-deserved break. Six of the nine orbital residents living and working aboard the International Space Station (ISS) relaxed on Monday following last week’s departure of Boeing’s uncrewed Starliner spacecraft. The trio on duty for the day readied for [...]
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| Ending a 90-Year-Old Challenge: Superfast Algorithm Rewrites Network Flow Rules | | 2024-09-10 10:21:29 +00:00
 Researchers have created a revolutionary network flow algorithm that enables ultra-fast computations for dynamic networks, transforming how problems in theoretical computer science are approached and solved. In a breakthrough that brings to mind Lucky Luke – the man who shoots faster than his shadow – Rasmus Kyng and his team have developed a superfast algorithm [...]
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| Next-Gen Polymers: Scientists Develop Innovative Approach for Synthesizing Common Plastics | | 2024-09-10 11:06:23 +00:00
 Researchers have innovated polymer synthesis using a Tesla coil to initiate polymerization through a remote spark discharge, successfully synthesizing high-purity polymers and opening new avenues in material synthesis with electromagnetic waves. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have devised a novel method for synthesizing widely used polymers, such as polystyrene, through radical polymerization. This approach [...]
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| Say Goodbye to CPAP Machines: Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Obstructive Sleep Apnea | | 2024-09-10 12:15:47 +00:00
 Sulthiame, known for treating epilepsy, shows potential in a clinical trial to alleviate obstructive sleep apnoea symptoms, presenting an alternative to cumbersome mechanical devices with mild side effects. Patients taking sulthiame, a drug currently in use for epilepsy, experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to results of a clinical [...]
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