Hubble Captures the Aftermath of a Cosmic Cataclysm
By ESA/Hubble May 8, 2022Hubble Space Telescope image of an object known as DEM L249, the tattered remnant of a supernova. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, Y. ChuThe tattered remnant of...
Warning About Brain-Boosting Supplements After Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Discovery
Elevated levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood of older adults could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and a study led by the University of...
Groundwater Discovered in Sediments Buried Deep Beneath Antarctic Ice
Lead author Chloe Gustafson and mountaineer Meghan Seifert install geophysical instruments to measure groundwater below West Antarctica’s Whillans Ice Stream. Credit: Kerry Key/Lamont-Doherty Earth ObservatoryThe study proves the value of...
Plastic-Eating Enzyme Could Supercharge Recycling and Eliminate Billions of Tons of Landfill Waste
Timelapse of plastic degradation. A new enzyme variant can break down plastics that typically take centuries to degrade in just a matter of hours to days.A new enzyme variant can...
Galactic Ballet Captured by State-of-the-Art Dark Energy Camera
The interacting galaxy pair NGC 1512 and NGC 1510 take center stage in this image from the Dark Energy Camera, a state-of-the art wide-field imager on the Víctor M. Blanco...
Bringing ‘Dead’ Batteries Back to Life – Researchers Extend Battery Lifetime by 30%
Islands of inactive lithium creep like worms to reconnect with their electrodes, restoring a battery’s capacity and lifespan.Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University...
“Extreme” Plants Grow Faster in the Face of Stress
Schrenkiella parvulais a plant that can grow – even thrive – in extremely salty conditions. Researchers in the Dinneny lab study this plant to understand this special adaptation and how...
Inbreeding won’t doom the last of the vaquitas, but fishing might: study
This undated image released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a mother and calf vaquita surfacing in the waters off San Felipe, Mexico. Vaquita porpoises are on...
Dairy Products Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer in Major Research Study
According to a major study that investigated dairy consumption and cancer risk in Chinese adults, greater intake of dairy products was associated with higher risks of liver cancer and female...
See What Happens on the Space Station During an “Orbital Reboost” Maneuver
By European Space Agency (ESA) May 8, 2022Video clip of ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer and his Expedition 66 crewmates experiencing a reboost of the International Space Station. While the video...