Researchers identify risk factors for poor prognosis in alopecia areata

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disease that leads to sudden circular hair loss. The clinical course of AA is unpredictable and varies greatly from…

Space Launch System could launch a Titan balloon mission

Artist’s depiction of a balloon on Titan. Credit: Donahue et al. Few places in the solar system are better suited to a balloon than Titan. The combination of low gravity…

Neural Mechanisms Behind Stress-Driven Social Changes Found

Summary: Male and female mice usually prefer female companions but switch to preferring males under survival stress, a new study reveals. This behavioral shift is driven by distinct brain circuits…

Beaverlab Finder TW2 AI-enhanced telescope review

The Opticron Explorer 8×42 is packed with premium features that are typically found in much more expensive monoculars. It boasts not only BAK-4-coated prisms for superior image clarity but also…

Airbus boosts plane deliveries in 2024

Airbus delivered its first A321XLR extra long range aircraft last year. European plane maker Airbus said Thursday it increased aircraft deliveries to 766 even as the company struggles to return…

High-Fat Diets in Adolescence Linked to Adult Impulsivity

Summary: Adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet displayed increased impulsivity and altered decision-making as adults. These “cheesecake rats” were quicker to act on visual cues (indicative of impulsivity) but showed…

Innovative smart window technology balances heat and visibility control

Hybrid smart window reflects infrared (IR) light in summer and transmits IR in winter while controlling visibility, for energy savings and privacy control. The hybrid cell structure incorporates patterned vanadium…

Scientists reveal genetic drivers of metastasis across multiple cancer types

Identification of WNT signaling as a key driver of communication networks in metastatic cells. Credit: Molecular Cancer (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s12943-024-02182-w Cancer metastasis—the spread of cancer to other organs—is the leading…

Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months − tips for cleaning and staying safe

When wildfires spread into neighborhoods, they burn all kinds of materials found in cars and houses and everything around them – electronics, paint, plastics, furniture. Research shows that the mix…

How moose date under environmental pressure (Spanish Translation) – Functional Ecologists

En nuestro último post, la autora Rebecca Levine nos da consejos sobre cómo tener citas bajo presión ambiental. En su último artículo: “Thermal conditions alter the mating behavior of males…