NASA Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley Awarded Congressional Space Medal of Honor

NASA Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley Awarded Congressional Space Medal of Honor

On behalf of President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris awarded former NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken the…

February 5, 2023

Unlocking the Potential of Magnetic Materials – A New Optical Method To Verify Topological Phases

Topological phases are not limited to electronic systems and can also exist in magnetic materials characterized by magnetic waves, known…

February 4, 2023

Explaining a Solar Mystery – Princeton Researchers Have Discovered a Previously Hidden Heating Process

Breakthrough in identifying the puzzling cause.  Researchers discovered a previously unknown heating mechanism that explains why the "solar corona," the…

February 4, 2023

Scientists Reveal Genetic Mechanism Linked to High-Calorie Food-Fueled Obesity

High-calorie foods—high in fat, oil, and sugar—often taste delicious but can also cause overeating, leading to obesity and major health…

February 4, 2023

Peering Into the Ocean’s Future – Map of Ancient Ocean “Dead Zones” Could Predict Future Locations, Impacts

Scientists have mapped out oceanic "dead zones" from the Pliocene epoch, when Earth's temperature was two to three degrees higher…

February 4, 2023

“Remarkable” Results – Scientists Discover That a Dietary Supplement Could Fix a Broken Heart

Osaka University researchers discover that taking tricaprin regularly in your diet leads to a reduction in coronary artery plaque and…

February 4, 2023

Researchers Discover Unusual Compound in Famous 17th-Century Painting

Scientists from the Rijksmuseum, CNRS, the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the University of Amsterdam, and the University of Antwerp made…

February 4, 2023

New Study Indicates That Antibiotics Can Increase Older Adults’ Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Frequent antibiotics use may increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease for adults over 40, according to research published…

February 4, 2023

Supernova Fizzles Out: Rare Twin Star System Discovered With a Weirdly Circular Orbit

After crunching a mountain of astronomy data, Clarissa Pavao, an undergraduate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus, submitted her…

February 4, 2023

Marburg Vaccine Breakthrough: First Human Study Shows Promising Results

An experimental vaccine against the Marburg virus (MARV) was shown to be safe and induced an immune response in a…

February 4, 2023

Exploring the Inner Workings of Human Cells – Database of 200,000 Cell Images Yields New Mathematical Framework

Researchers unveil a new method to visualize cell organization. Working with hundreds of thousands of high-resolution images, researchers from the…

February 4, 2023

100 Million People at Risk – The Hidden Cost of Soaring Fertilizer Prices

A study suggests that rising fertilizer prices could threaten an additional 100 million people with undernourishment. The conflict in Ukraine…

February 4, 2023

Vitamin D’s Impact on Health: New Study Suggests Body Weight Matters

Individuals with a higher BMI showed a weakened response to vitamin D supplementation, which could explain disparities in outcomes such…

February 4, 2023

Sources of CO2 Emissions Pinpointed on Earth by NASA Space Missions

A case study involving Europe’s largest coal-fired power plant shows space-based observations can be used to track carbon dioxide emissions…

February 4, 2023

Simple Nasal Spray Significantly Reduces Snoring and Breathing Difficulties in Children

According to a new study, a simple nasal spray significantly improved snoring and breathing difficulties in children as well as…

February 4, 2023

Astronauts Take a Break After Thrilling Spacewalk, ISS Soars Higher for Impending Spaceship Arrivals

Two astronauts took the morning off on Friday following a spacewalk the day before while the rest of the Expedition…

February 4, 2023

Scientists Discover That a Simple Brain Game May Predict Your Risk of Infection

A person who experiences highly variable cognitive function is likely to be more infectious and experience more symptoms after exposure…

February 4, 2023

NASA’s Webb Telescope Wins Prestigious Space Foundation Award

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope team has been selected to receive the 2023 John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for…

February 4, 2023