A team led by University of Minnesota researchers have discovered that deep-sea bacteria dissolve carbon-containing rocks, releasing excess carbon into the ocean and atmosphere. The findings will allow scientists to better estimate the amount of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere, the main driver of global warming. The study is published in The ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary Journal of […]
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United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman
The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program Saturday, including the country’s first female astronaut. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai who also serves as the autocratically ruled country’s prime minister and vice president, named the two astronauts on Twitter. He […]
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New discovery could help lengthen lifespan of electronic devices
Researchers at the University of Sydney have made a significant discovery in the field of materials science, for the first time providing a full picture of the occurrence of fatigue in ferroelectric materials. Ferroelectric materials are used in many devices, including memories, capacitors, actuators, and sensors. These devices are commonly used […]
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NASA to land first person of colour on Moon
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will land the first person of colour on the moon as part of an international spaceflight program called Artemis, according to the US space agency. Taking a giant step for diversity, the Biden-Harris Administration seeks to land the first woman and the next man on the lunar […]
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NASA’s Mars Helicopter to make first flight attempt on Sunday
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is two days away from making humanity’s first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. If all proceeds as planned, the 4-pound (1.8-kg) rotorcraft is expected to take off from Mars’ Jezero Crater on Sunday at 12:30 pm local Mars solar time, hovering 10 […]
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Study finds one in ten have long-term effects 8 months following mild Covid-19
Eight months after mild COVID-19, one in ten people still has at least one moderate to severe symptom that is perceived as having a negative impact on their work, social, or home life, according to a new study. The most common long-term symptoms are a loss of smell and taste and […]
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Key brain molecule may play role in many brain disorders, suggests study
A team, led by scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine, have identified a molecule called microRNA-29 as a powerful controller of brain maturation in mammals. Deleting microRNA-29 in mice caused problems very similar to those seen in autism, epilepsy, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The results, published […]
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Human activities sound an alarm for sea life, finds study
A new study sheds light on the need of reducing human noises in water bodies. According to the findings of novel research, humans have altered the ocean soundscape by drowning out natural noises relied upon by many marine animals, from shrimp to sharks. Sound travels fast and far in water, […]
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Qubits comprising holes might help in building faster, larger quantum computers
The findings of a recent study indicate that electron holes could be the solution for operational speed/coherence trade-off. This holds the potential for scaling up qubits to a mini-quantum computer. The findings were published in Nature Partner Journal Quantum Information. Quantum computers are predicted to be much more powerful and […]
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Scientists offer treatment hope of fertility for early menopausal women
Menopause typically signals the end of a woman’s ability to become pregnant. However, in a small new study drove by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), a novel approach of administering platelet-rich plasma and gonadotropins near the ovarian follicles is showing promise in restoring ovarian function. As more women look to build their careers before […]
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Researchers find signals from muscle protect from dementia
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital study how do different parts of the body communicate and how signals sent from skeletal muscle affect the brain. The team studied fruit flies and cutting-edge brain cell models called organoids. They focused on the signals muscles send when stressed. The researchers found that stress signals […]
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SpaceX to land Starship rockets on Mars well before 2030, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s SpaceX will be landing its Starship rockets on Mars well before 2030, the billionaire entrepreneur said in a tweet on Tuesday. The private space company had raised about $850 million in equity financing in February even as a prototype of its Starship rocket exploded during a landing attempt […]
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Researchers discover astonishing self-organization skills of brain
A new study drove by Max Planck Society uncovered how brain structures can maintain function and stable dynamics even in unusual conditions. Their results might lay the foundations for better understanding and treating conditions like epilepsy and autism. The neurons in our brains are connected with each other, forming small functional units called […]
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Blood glucose outcomes improved by tubeless automated insulin delivery system
The findings of a recent study suggests that people who suffer from type 1 diabetes can improve their blood sugar control while reducing time with low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia by using Insulet Corporation’s Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, in comparison to their standard insulin therapy. The results from an industry-sponsored […]
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Birds figure out how to dodge butterflies, similar species
The garish shades of certain butterflies could promote their speed and agility, similar as a layer of radiant yellow paint on a games vehicle. Research led by the Florida Museum of Natural History shows birds can figure out how to perceive these obvious signals, dodging not just butterflies they have neglected to catch in the past […]