At approximately 18:17 CET (17:17 UTC) on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, ESA’s ERS-2 satellite completed its atmospheric reentry over the North Pacific Ocean. No damage… Read More
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“None of Us Expected This” – Scientists Have Discovered 2D Waveguides
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), working together with Kansas State University, has announced the discovery of slab waveguides made from the two-dimensional material hexagonal… Read More
Read More »A Leap Forward in Male Birth Control: Non-Hormonal, Reversible Method Unveiled
Administering an HDAC inhibitor orally stopped sperm production and fertility in mice without impacting their libido. Surveys show most men in the United States are… Read More
Read More »Innovative Nanogel Shown Effective in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
Innovative nanogels developed by researchers have shown effectiveness in targeting glial cells for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, offering a new avenue for therapeutic… Read More
Read More »Curly Carrots? Here’s What Science Says About Your Favorite Snack
Research by undergraduates, carried out in a kitchen amidst lockdown, has the potential to minimize food waste and extend the freshness of vegetables. Carrot pieces,… Read More
Read More »Cancer Caught in the Act: Scientists Reveal How One Type of Lung Cancer Can Transform Into Another
Sometimes, lung tumors known as adenocarcinomas develop resistance to treatments that were initially successful, undergoing a transformation into a more aggressive form of cancer called… Read More
Read More »Physicists Develop New Significantly More Efficient Solar Cell
Physicists at Paderborn University have used complex computer simulations to create a novel solar cell design that boasts substantially higher efficiency than existing options. The… Read More
Read More »From Fiery Perihelion to Asteroid Encounter, OSIRIS-APEX’s Epic Journey
NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft successfully completed a close approach to the Sun, adjusting its solar array to protect against heat and is now en route to… Read More
Read More »Ancient DNA Reveals First Known Case of Edwards Syndrome in Prehistoric Humans
By analyzing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers has uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome… Read More
Read More »The Hidden Dangers of Your Everyday Snack: Scientists Identify New “Silent” Killer
From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives. Oil, fat, sugar, starch, and sodium, as well… Read More
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