Deflecting an asteroid isn’t just a matter of smashing into it with a spacecraft. If the strike happens in the wrong place, it could nudge the space rock into a tiny gravitational “keyhole,” a Read More
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Research as reconciliation: Oil sands and health – New Study/Science
Canada’s government and health science sectors should commit to researching the health effects of oil sands tailings, as previous research suggests that air, water, and land contaminations negatively affect local people’s health, authors Read More
A new integrated chip demonstrates how quantum networks could communicate using today’s internet protocols over existing commercial fiber-optic cables. In a groundbreaking experiment, engineers at the University of Pennsylvania successfully extended quantum networking beyond Read More
Researchers discover that cancer itself can trigger signs of aging, creating opportunities to address cancer-related health complications. A recent investigation conducted by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center has shown that lymphoma can speed up the Read More
School meals could drive economic growth and food system transformation
School meals, provided for free by governments around the world, could be used to curb global hunger and promote a sustainable global food system, finds a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. Summary Read More
A major new study shows that fewer than 6% of U.S. adults use salt substitutes, even though they can help reduce blood pressure and heart risk. Preliminary findings presented at the American Heart Association’s Read More
Oldest known lizard ancestor discovered in England – New Study/Science
Scientists announced Wednesday they have discovered the oldest-known member of the lizard family in southwest England, a tiny creature that used its surprisingly large teeth to hunt cockroaches 242 million years ago. Summary A newly discovered Read More
Caltech Researchers Upend Decades-Old Model of Mitochondrial Protein Import –
Researchers showed that many mitochondrial proteins enter the organelle during synthesis, guided by folding patterns and structural signals. This discovery revises decades of biochemical models. Mitochondria are organelles most commonly known as the “powerhouses of Read More
In the search for habitable exoplanets, atmospheric conditions play a key role in determining if a planet can sustain liquid water. Suitable candidates often sit in the “Goldilocks zone,” a distance that is neither too Read More
Is time something that flows — or just an illusion? Exploring space-time as either a fixed “block universe” or a dynamic fabric reveals deeper mysteries about existence, change, and the very nature of reality. Few ideas Read More