A new study published in the journal Science by an international team reveals that historical fluctuations in atmospheric CO2 levels and the subsequent alterations in climate…
The Surprising Origin of a Deadly Hospital Infection
C. diff might not originate from external transmission but rather from within the infected patient themselves. Hospital staff dedicate significant effort to safeguard patients from…
Scientists Discover Source of Mysterious Earth Tremors
New research has confirmed that fracking is responsible for the previously unexplained slow, small earthquakes or tremors. The tremors are produced by the same processes…
Night Owl Phenomenon: The Hidden Dangers of an Evening Chronotype
Large study of middle-aged nurses found those with an evening chronotype were more likely to engage in an overall unhealthy lifestyle particularly smoking, poor sleep,…
Weighing the Universe: Astrophysicists Measure the Total Amount of Matter, Dark Matter, and Dark Energy
A research team relies on measuring the number of galaxy members to determine the mass of galaxy clusters. One of the most pressing questions in…
A Shot at Universality: NIH Kicks Off Clinical Trials for the Ultimate Flu Vaccine
Vaccine Candidate FluMos-v2 Targets Six Flu Strains A Phase 1 trial for the investigational universal influenza vaccine candidate, FluMos-v2, has started at the National Institutes…
Common Cold Virus Linked to Life-Threatening Blood Clotting Disorder
Platelets, or thrombocytes, are specialized cellular fragments that form blood clots when we get scrapes and traumatic injuries. Conditions such as viral infections, autoimmune diseases,…
NASA’s Big Reveal: Asteroid Sample Collected in Space, Delivered to Earth
NASA’s Johnson Space Center will reveal the US’s first asteroid sample from the seven-year OSIRIS-REx mission on October 11. This sample will provide insights into…
NASA’s Big Reveal: Asteroid Sample Collected in Space, Delivered to Earth
NASA’s Johnson Space Center will reveal the US’s first asteroid sample from the seven-year OSIRIS-REx mission on October 11. This sample will provide insights into…
Arousal Disorders Can Be Dangerous: Sexsomnia and Sleep Eating Don’t Have Treatment Guidelines
Arousal disorders can be dangerous, but a study shows no consensus on the best treatment. For conditions like sleep apnea and insomnia, sleep specialists have…