Junk DNA Deforms Salamander Bodies
Yet the unfit creatures survive, challenging our long-held view of evolution -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
SpaceX debris discovered in Australian sheep paddock
A charred chunk of space junk found jutting from a paddock by an Australian sheep farmer was confirmed to be part of one of Elon Musk's SpaceX missions by authorities Thursday......»»
Mexican farmers and scientists share a mission: Saving a wetland
Farmers, scientists work together to save a key ecosystem—and an endangered salamander. Enlarge / The Aztec canals at the floating gardens of Xochimilco, The land was constantly replenished with soil dredged from the bottom of the la.....»»
A better way to quantify radiation damage in materials
It was just a piece of junk sitting in the back of a lab at the MIT Nuclear Reactor facility, ready to be disposed of. But it became the key to demonstrating a more comprehensive way of detecting atomic-level structural damage in materials—an appro.....»»
August 2022 movie preview: Bullet Train speeds into theaters
August 2022 sees the release of the Brad Pitt thriller Bullet Train, the A24 horror Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, Three Thousand Years of Longing, and more!.....»»
Mapping electric fields to help unravel how enzymes work
Every moment in our bodies' cells, countless activities vital to life occur thanks to enzymes. These special proteins act as catalysts by accelerating the pace and improving the selectivity of chemical reactions without undergoing permanent changes t.....»»
NASA Delayed the Psyche Launch. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
Heavenly bodies are always in motion: Pushing back the asteroid probe’s blastoff date could require a new trajectory, longer travel time, and much more power......»»
"ZIP" codes tell RNA molecules how to get to their designated locations
They say that life comes without an instruction manual, but that's not entirely true. Each cell in our bodies lives according to instructions issued by its DNA in the form of RNA molecules. RNA was recently thrust into the limelight as the basis of i.....»»
A good media reputation can save your job: Study
In a democratic system, the media plays a significant role in molding political and administrative organizations. The decisions of legislative bodies, politicians, bureaucrats, and other stakeholders can be significantly influenced by the preferences.....»»
Scientists calculate the risk of someone being killed by space junk
The chance of someone being killed by space junk falling from the sky may seem ridiculously tiny. After all, nobody has yet died from such an accident, though there have been instances of injury and damage to property. But given that we are launching.....»»
Why is the ocean salty? Why the world"s biggest bodies of water have so much salt.
There's nothing quite like taking a dip in the ocean in the summertime. Sand, sunshine and the smell of salt water are practically staples when the weather gets warm......»»
Climate change is turning up the heat on lakes
Climate change is wreaking havoc on the planet's 117 million lakes Enlarge (credit: Layland Masuda) Not for nothing, but when it comes to bodies of water and climate change, the ocean gets the (sea) lion's share of attention......»»
Scientists identify "bottleneck" in drug delivery pathways in stem cells
Our bodies have evolved formidable barriers to protect themselves against foreign substances—from our skin, to our cells and every component within the cells, each part of our bodies has protective layers. These defenses, while essential, pose a si.....»»
Tiny bodies of bats allow perfect balance between flight costs and heat dissipation
Many mammal species living in cold climates tend to have large bodies and short limbs to reduce heat loss—a general pattern known as Bergmann's rule. However, bats are the exception to the rule, displaying small body sizes in both hot and cold regi.....»»
Researchers create nanoparticle-vaccine combination to target melanoma
Cancers in humans have all sorts of ways to survive and thrive: Cells and tumors alike engage in devious means to deflect, deceive, and evade detection by our bodies' immune systems......»»
Post-‘Roe,’ design is crucial for abortion access. But it’s far from enough
A new exhibit explores how design might help women regain some measure of control over their bodies—but also how limited these design interventions are without systemic change. Tampons. Breast pumps. Forceps. These tools have vastly improved r.....»»
ESA satellite in a race against time to dodge space junk
The accumulation of junk which is damaging to the environment isn't only a problem here on Earth: it's also a problem in space......»»
‘Why are you so scared of breasts?’ Florence Pugh, Valentino, and the policing of women’s bodies
The star’s sheer Valentino gown provoked a heated discussion about misogyny and women’s bodies. Last Friday, actor Florence Pugh attended the Valentino Haute Couture Show Fall/Winter 22-23 in Rome. She wore a frothy pink gown that,.....»»
Microplastics seep into our water and our bodies. These products may help
Microplastics are ubiquitous in our environment, but experts say we can take steps to reduce our exposure. The microplastics crisis is far worse than we first thought.Read Full Story.....»»
Oldest European salamander fossil, discovered in Scotland, informs amphibian origins
Fossils discovered in Scotland represent some of the world's oldest salamanders, according to a new study led by UCL researchers......»»
Security warning after sale of stolen Chinese data
Public bodies are told to be on guard after hacker tries to sell data of one billion Chinese citizens......»»