The plane of our Milky Way galaxy is seen in ESA’s Gaia space mission. It contains more than a billion stars and darker, dusty regions Gaia couldn’t see through. With…
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NASA’s Webb Finds Ethanol, Other Icy Ingredients for Worlds
The science team also detected simpler molecules, including formic acid (which causes the burning sensation of an ant sting), methane, formaldehyde, and sulfur dioxide. Research suggests that sulfur-containing compounds like…
NASA-Supported Team Discovers Aurora-Like Radio Bursts Above Sunspot
A NASA-funded team of scientists has discovered long-lasting radio signals emanating from the Sun that are similar to those associated with auroras—the northern and southern lights—on Earth. Scientists have discovered…
Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill health and disability globally, new analysis finds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Globally, the number of people living with, or dying from, neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and meningitis has risen substantially over…
Intact monumental Ming Dynasty tomb found in China’s Xinfu District
Archaeologists from the Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology and the Xinzhou Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics have uncovered an intact monumental tomb from the Ming Dynasty. The Ming dynasty, also…
Healthy Diet Slows Aging and Lowers Dementia Risk
Summary: Researchers linked healthier diets to a reduced risk of dementia and a slower pace of biological aging, unveiling the partial mechanism behind this protective effect. Researchers applied the DunedinPACE…
African internet access hit by damaged undersea cables
Credit: AI-generated image Major internet access cuts struck several African countries Thursday because of damage to submarine communications cables, telecom operators said. “Breaks in multiple major undersea cables have affected…
Molecular Alterations in Brain Tissue Provide Clues to Suicidal Ideation
Summary: Researchers have identified molecular alterations in the blood and brain tissues of individuals who committed suicide, offering new insights into susceptibility factors and therapeutic targets. The study analyzed genetic,…
Often overlooked stem cells hold hidden powers for blood disease treatments
Researchers have identified a method to enhance the regenerative capabilities of stem cells found in umbilical cord blood, which could have benefits for bone marrow transplants. Credit: 2024 KAUST; Heno…
