On February 9, 2024, at precisely 8:14 a.m. EST, the Sun unleashed a significant solar flare, an event meticulously captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory… Read More
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Longevity Restored: Quitting Smoking Brings Big Health Benefits, Fast
Quitting smoking significantly increases life expectancy, with a study revealing that individuals who quit before age 40 nearly reach the life span of non-smokers. The… Read More
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NASA’s Juno spacecraft has conducted the closest flybys of Jupiter’s moon Io in over two decades, capturing detailed images with its JunoCam instrument. NASA’s Juno… Read More
Read More »Ancient Brain Region Discovered To Be More Important Than Previously Thought
Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience found that the superior colliculus, a brain region preserved throughout evolution, plays a more vital role in vision… Read More
Read More »The Next Wave of Nanomaterials: Precision-Engineered Nanoscrolls
Janus nanosheets bring unprecedented control to preparation of nanoscrolls. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have come up with a new way of rolling atomically thin… Read More
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Ax-3’s successful return from the International Space Station marks a key milestone in NASA’s plan to foster a commercial space economy, emphasizing the growing accessibility… Read More
Read More »Scientists Discover Surprising Link Between Physical and Social Worlds
A biophysical chemist from Rutgers and their older sibling, a political scientist at Berkeley, explore shared concepts. A biophysical chemist at Rutgers and his brother,… Read More
Read More »Unexpected Animal Intelligence – Experiment Shows That Clownfish Can Count
New research suggests that the fish may be counting vertical bars on intruders to determine their threat level, and to inform the social hierarchy governing… Read More
Read More »Research Reveals Cannabis Use Linked to Surging Asthma Rates in High School Students
Asthma prevalence is higher in high school students who use cannabis compared to non-users, with increased frequency of use correlating with higher asthma rates. Asthma… Read More
Read More »Groundbreaking New Method Transforms Plastic Trash Into Chemistry Treasure
Scientists use everyday plastics to initiate innovative chain reactions, developing a method to recycle plastic waste and improve both safety and efficiency in the process…. Read More
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