Summary: A new study reveals epigenetic alterations in the immune system of Alzheimer’s patients’ blood, suggesting environmental or behavioral factors could influence Alzheimer’s risk. The study indicates these epigenetic changes…
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A 20 kW laser system for producing high-purity crystals
Gallium oxide crystals are produced in Japan with a 20 kW diode laser using the high-power optical system of the Fraunhofer ILT. Credit: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany High-purity semiconductor crystals…
Hubble spots a galaxy shrouded by stars
This Hubble image shows irregular galaxy ESO 245-5 located some of 15 million light-years from Earth. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, M. Messa This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a…
Indonesia’s nickel industry threatens Indigenous peoples’ rights
Indonesia supplies the EV industry with critical battery materials but the sector’s rapid expansion is threatening the rights of Indigenous peoples In the biodiversity-rich forests of Indonesia lies a metal…
Expanded superconducting strips for enhanced photon-counting accuracy
Superconducting microstrip photon-number-resolving detector. Credit: Kong (SIMIT). Using single photons as qubits has become a prominent strategy in quantum information technology. Accurately determining the number of photons is crucial in…
Daily Uplifts Boost Mood After Traumatic Loss
Summary: Researchers discovered that engaging in simple activities, termed “uplifts,” can significantly enhance emotional well-being following the traumatic loss of a loved one. Analyzing daily diary surveys from 440 adults…
The Neuroscience of Musical Tastes
Summary: Music preferences are a fascinating reflection of our personalities, emotions, and even our social identities, according to insights from music psychology. A recent exploration into why certain songs, like…
Sharks bit fewer than 100 people in 2023
Despite the sensationalized portrayal of sharks in movies like Jaws, the ocean’s apex predators have far more to fear from people than vice versa. Even though millions of people around…
NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 3 Departure from Space Station
Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated on Feb. 7, 2024, to reflect the current undocking and splashdown times and NASA TV coverage for the Axiom Mission 3. Editor’s Note: As…
