Month: March 2025

NASA’s Perseverance rover isn’t just hunting for signs of ancient life on Mars, it’s also testing spacesuit materials right on the Red Planet. After four years of exposure to its harsh environment, scientists are now studying how radiation, extreme cold, and corrosive dust have affected these swatches. What they learn will help design better suits […]

NASA scientists are using space-based imaging technology to unlock the hidden world of flowers. By tracking wildflower blooms across California nature preserves using advanced spectrometers, researchers are uncovering how flower color and timing reflect broader environmental changes. This new method could revolutionize how we monitor ecosystems, predict superblooms, and support farmers and pollinators – all […]

A new study finds that intermittent fasting three days a week can lead to greater weight loss and better health outcomes than daily calorie counting, with less daily effort. A randomized clinical trial investigated whether 4:3 intermittent fasting leads to greater weight loss than daily calorie restriction when paired with comprehensive behavioral support in adults […]

Chewing gum can release thousands of microplastics into saliva. Scientists say more research is needed but suggest chewing fewer pieces to reduce exposure. Plastic is everywhere, and many everyday products, such as cutting boards, clothes, and cleaning sponges, can expose people to tiny micrometer-wide particles called microplastics. Now, chewing gum may also be added to […]

A USC research team discovered that a single genetic signal may be preventing both hearing and vision cells from repairing themselves. By turning off this signal in mice, they triggered cell growth in parts of the ear and eye — a step toward possible future therapies for hearing and vision loss. A new mouse study […]

Scientists at CNIC have identified a specialized group of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix. This activity helps reinforce the skin’s barrier and enhances its ability to defend against infection. A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), led by Dr. Andrés Hidalgo, has discovered a specialized group of neutrophils in […]

Researchers at Osaka University have revealed a link between the equations describing strain caused by atomic dislocations in crystalline materials and a well-established formula from electromagnetism, an insight that could advance research in condensed matter physics. A fundamental goal of physics is to explain a wide range of natural phenomena using the fewest possible fundamental […]

A new collaboration between Brown University and TU Delft has brought us closer to interstellar travel using light-powered sails. By combining ultra-thin, highly reflective materials with AI-optimized nanoscale design, researchers created a revolutionary lightsail that’s cheaper, faster to make, and possibly scalable to missions like Starshot — aiming to reach nearby stars in just decades […]

Global research team explores how environmental factors and dispersal barriers influence biodiversity. Why do certain plants flourish in some regions but not in others? A study led by researchers at the University of Göttingen sheds light on the factors that determine where plants grow and how these patterns have evolved over millions of years. The […]

A major ocean current in the Arctic, the Beaufort Gyre, is changing rapidly due to climate warming—and this could trigger a chain reaction that disrupts the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the system behind the Gulf Stream. Scientists warn that melting sea ice may reach a tipping point, causing the Gyre to release massive amounts […]