Engineering Life: Chemists Have Created the Functional Synthetic Cells That Act Like Real Ones
Researchers employ cutting-edge methods to create functional cells, closing the divide between synthetic and biological ...
Marine Mystery Solved: Ancient Origins of Bioluminescence Uncovered
Study explores an ancient lineage of marine invertebrates, including soft corals, pushes back the previous oldest dated ...
Rare Dust Particle From Ancient Extraterrestrial Meteorite Challenges Astrophysical Models
In a groundbreaking discovery published in the prestigious Astrophysical Journal, scientists have identified a rare dust ...
Magic Mushrooms Show Potency Against Depression
Findings are encouraging but further evidence is needed before any clinical recommendations can be made, say experts. Psilocybin — the active ingredient in “magic” mushrooms — is a more effective ...
Exploring the Invisible Sky With IXPE’s Revolutionary X-Ray Technology
NASA’s IXPE mission entered its General Observer phase in 2024, focusing on inviting global scientific contributions to study X-ray sources. Launched in late 2021, the science activities for NASA’s IX ...
Unlocking the Secrets of the Electron Universe: Scientists Discover Path Beyond Ohm’s Law
Researchers at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have developed fundamental experiments and theories to manipulate the geometry of the 'electron universe,' which describes the ...
How Gas Stoves Are Silently Polluting Our Homes
People with gas and propane stoves breathe more unhealthy nitrogen dioxide. Households with gas or propane stoves regularly breathe unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide, a study of air pollution in U.
Klamath River Reservoirs Drained for World’s Largest Dam Removal Project
The Klamath River dam removal, spanning from 2023 to 2024, marks the largest project of its kind aimed at restoring riparian habitats by dismantling four major dams. The Klamath River in southern ...
Genetic Sleuths Discover Red Squirrels As Medieval Leprosy Carriers
Research reveals medieval English red squirrels hosted leprosy-causing bacteria, impacting our understanding of disease history and its transmission between humans and animals. Evidence from archaeolo ...
Reassessing Early Education: Startling Insights From a New Preschool Study
New review from Teachers College, Columbia University, University of Virginia, University of California-Irvine, and ...
Revolutionizing Weight Loss: Scientists Uncover Winning Combination of Diet and High-Intensity Exercise
Women with obesity experienced improvements in body composition and cardiometabolic health. According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, integrating time-restricted eating with high- ...
Office Productivity Takes a Hit in the Afternoon, Particularly on Fridays
An innovative study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers objective insight into employee behavior and the potential benefits of flexible work arrangements. If there’s one thing most ...