Plant genomics has come a long way since Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) helped sequence the first plant genome. But engineering the perfect crop is… Read More
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Plasmonics Breakthrough Unleashes New Era of Quantum Technologies
Quantum researchers uncover important implications for quantum technology. In a recent publication in Nature Physics, the LSU Quantum Photonics Group offers fresh insights into the… Read More
Read More »This Week @NASA: A New Crew Launches to the Space Station, Astronaut Graduation, Mini Moon Rovers
A new crew launches to the space station… Graduating a new class of Artemis astronauts… And a group of tiny lunar-roving robots are ready to… Read More
Read More »A Simple Change: Switching to Potassium-Enriched Salt Could Save Millions of Lives
Experts suggest that the small change could significantly influence the management of high blood pressure. An international group of experts has issued a recommendation for… Read More
Read More »Shocking New Research Reveals That Certain Odors Can Accelerate Mortality and Aging
A study led by the University of Otago has discovered that sensory signals from the opposite sex can influence how animals age. Lead author Associate… Read More
Read More »The Dangers Lurking in Our Electric Grid – Scientists Propose Smarter Protection Method
The proliferation of programmable devices creates additional entry points for cyberattacks. There’s a down side to “smart” devices: They can be hacked. That makes the… Read More
Read More »From 12,000 to 10: NASA’s Next Generation Artemis Astronauts Graduate
NASA’s newest Artemis astronauts were introduced in a ceremony, having completed rigorous training and being prepared for future missions including to the Moon and Mars,… Read More
Read More »Can World Hunger Be Eradicated by 2030? New Research Sheds Light on Key Puzzle Piece
World hunger is growing at an alarming rate, with prolonged conflicts, climate change, and COVID-19 exacerbating the problem. In 2022, the World Food Programme helped… Read More
Read More »Unlocking the Secret Pathway to Slow Aging and Neurodegeneration
Inhibiting the STING protein in aged mice leads to decreased inflammation and improved memory and physical function, highlighting a promising approach to mitigating aging-related challenges…. Read More
Read More »From Trash To Treasure: New Method Turns Electronic Waste Into Gold
Transforming base materials into gold was one of the elusive goals of the alchemists of yore. Now Professor Raffaele Mezzenga from the Department of Health… Read More
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