Research, climate change, and environmental issues.
This recent research indicates that the Moon is much older than previously believed. The discovery of violent eruptions on the surface of the moon indicates that it may be much older than was thought. This important discovery may reshape our understanding of the surface geological history of the Moon and may have great implications for…
In one breakthrough that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, NASA has found a “sideways” black hole-an astounding discovery that had not been previously conceived of for these mysterious cosmic giants. Teamed with legacy data, new analytical techniques have opened a whole new chapter in the study of black holes and their formation. Black…
A newly conducted study has opened up a whole new frontier as far as allergies and asthma are concerned by studying unique fungi inhabiting our nostrils. Researchers have now found that allergic rhinitis and asthmatic patients harbor unique fungal communities in their nose, which may have implications for our understanding of the diseases. The discovery…
In the ongoing quest for cleaner and more sustainable energy, one of the most promising avenues has been hydrogen production, particularly through a process known as water splitting. However, achieving efficient, cost-effective hydrogen production has remained a challenge due to the slow chemical reactions involved in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a critical step in…
For years, ticks have been among the most feared pests due to their notorious ability to attach themselves to a host and remain there for as long as possible, thereby transmitting life-threatening diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But what has remained a mystery is the exact mechanism by which the ticks…
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is very serious because it often doesn’t cause any symptoms in the beginning. This means it’s usually found later, when treating it is harder and chances of survival are lower. One thing many people don’t know is that a common bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can lead to…
The human brain has long been thought to possess a fixed capacity for visual working memory (VWM), a cognitive function that allows us to hold and manipulate visual information for short periods. Be it a memorized face, a memorized number on a contact list, or the remembered arrangements of things in a place, VWM is…
In a leap that is as thrilling for sensing as it is for computing, a team of engineers has developed a new device that combines these two vital functions in a single platform. This invention will open the doors to the next generation of reconfigurable computing systems capable of adapting to different tasks with unprecedented…
Parkinson’s disease has been a problem for scientists and doctors for many years. It is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a set of symptoms including tremors, stiffness, and problems with mobility. This disease is due to the progressive loss of neurons that generate dopamine in the brain. Although therapies directed at replacing dopamine temporarily alleviate…
In a major breakthrough, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have revealed the potency of a new antiviral molecule, 4′-fluorouridine, against deadly arenavirus infection in guinea pigs. This is a major breakthrough in the global fight against viruses that cause severe and often deadly diseases in humans. Arenaviruses are a family of viruses, mostly…
