Biologists discover removing a protein inhibitor restores metabolic balance. UC Irvine biologists found that removing the SAPS3 component in mice allowed them to maintain a…
New Study: Smells Influence Metabolism and Aging
Researchers at the University of Otago have discovered that exposure to female odors and pheromones in mice can lead to weight loss and longer lifespans….
Seismic Sleuths Reveal Earth’s Secret Mountains: A Hidden World Beneath Our Feet
Researchers from The University of Alabama discovered a dense layer of ancient ocean floor, or ultra-low velocity zone (ULVZ), between Earth’s core and mantle using…
Materials of Tomorrow: MIT’s Breakthrough in Predicting Stable Metal-Organic Frameworks
These highly stable metal-organic frameworks could be useful for applications such as capturing greenhouse gases. MIT researchers developed a computational model to predict the stability…
The Immunity Puzzle: Why Viruses Like COVID-19 Can Reinfect Hosts, Evade the Immune Response
Using a tool called VirScan, Brigham investigators found that people produced shared antibody responses to certain regions of the virus, likely leading to selective pressure…
Soyuz Switcheroo: Expedition 69 Trio Preps for Spacecraft Ride Around ISS
Three Expedition 69 crew members had a short day on Wednesday and went to sleep early ahead of the relocation of their Soyuz crew ship…
Climate Change vs. Forests: The Carbon Storage Showdown
Climate change may jeopardize forests’ carbon storage capacity and the effectiveness of carbon offset projects, according to a new study by University of Utah researchers….
Picosecond Phenomenon: Observing Proton Release in Photoacids
In specific molecules known as photoacids, light excitation can trigger a local release of a proton. This results in an abrupt shift in the solution’s…
Gaia Discovers a Mysterious New Type of Black Hole – And Two Are Lurking in Earth’s Cosmic Backyard
ESA’s Gaia mission has helped discover a new kind of black hole. The new family already has two members, and both are closer to Earth…
Gaia Discovers a Mysterious New Type of Black Hole – And Two Are Lurking in Earth’s Cosmic Backyard
ESA’s Gaia mission has helped discover a new kind of black hole. The new family already has two members, and both are closer to Earth…