This JunoCam image of the Jovian moon Io was collected during Juno’s flyby of the moon on March 1, 2023. At the time of closest approach, Juno was about 32,000 miles (51,500 kilometers) away from Io. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS, Kevin M. Gill (CC BY) The gas giant orbiter has flown over 510 million miles and also … Read more
Researchers in Costa Rica used micro data loggers to observe the activity patterns of two sloth species, revealing their adaptive behavioral strategies and cathemeral activity patterns, unaffected by daily temperature changes. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding sloth ecology for effective conservation efforts in the face of climate change and human activities. A pioneering … Read more
A recent breakthrough by a research team from Mass Eye and Ear, part of Mass General Brigham, demonstrated successful application of adeno-associated virus vectors in aged mice models with a mutation similar to the TMPRSS3 human gene, which causes progressive hearing loss. Their study points to the potential of virally mediated gene therapies for treating … Read more
Prototype of the blood pressure monitoring clip. The user presses on the clip and a custom smartphone app guides the user on how hard and long to press during the measurement. Credit: Digital Health Lab / UC San Diego Engineers have developed a low-cost, user-friendly clip and smartphone app for blood pressure monitoring. The clip, … Read more
Scientists have developed a deeper understanding of the brain’s “internal compass” by observing neural activity in mice navigating a disorienting virtual environment, using advanced brain imaging techniques. Recent research sheds light on how the brain processes and interprets dynamic environmental signals. New understandings have been gleaned by scientists about the region of the brain responsible … Read more
Swiss scientists have discovered cold-adapted microbes capable of breaking down biodegradable plastics at 15°C, which could pave the way for more cost-effective and environmentally friendly plastic recycling. Biodegradation of plastic at low temperatures can save money and energy. Researchers have discovered microbial strains in the high altitudes of the Alps and in the polar regions … Read more
By ESA/Hubble May 28, 2023 The Hubble Space Telescope, in a study to better understand the origins of Type II supernovae, captured this image of the spiral galaxy NGC 298, located roughly 89 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, C. Kilpatrick The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of the … Read more
A new study conducted by scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine indicates that a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet, rich in healthy fats and protein with low carbohydrates, could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found that this diet led to significant changes in the gut microbiome and in a biological pathway related … Read more
Artist’s concept of NASA’s next-generation Lunar Terrain Vehicle on the surface of the Moon. Credit: NASA NASA seeks industry proposals for a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to enhance astronaut exploration and scientific research during Artemis missions on the Moon’s south polar region. The LTV, functioning as a manned and unmanned rover, must handle the unique … Read more
Looking northeast, the Imperial Valley and Salton Sea in southern California is photographed from the Earth-orbiting Gemini-5 spacecraft. Credit: NASA. The decline is being driven by a combination of factors, including climate change, excessive human consumption, and sedimentation. A revolutionary evaluation recently published in the journal Science reveals that over half of the world’s biggest … Read more