Spaceflight wreaks havoc on liver metabolism
Researchers have demonstrated that microgravity and other environmental factors in space play different roles in inducing oxidative stress, which, in turn, alters the metabolism of sulfur-containing compounds in the liver of mice. The study highlight.....»»
Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Science fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly organisms emerging from the ice and wreaking havoc on unsuspecting human victims......»»
A nearly 20-year ban on human spaceflight regulations is set to expire
Commercial space industry argues for extension to moratorium on regulations. Enlarge / A crew of six passengers, including former professional football player and television anchor Michael Strahan, stroll past the Blue Origin New.....»»
Prodrugs: Pills your body converts into an illicit drug can evade detection, but we don"t know how big the problem is
Drug traffickers have found a way to trick enforcement agencies by using one of the most potent tools our bodies have: our metabolism. Welcome to the world of prodrugs......»»
Could the law of the sea be used to protect small island states from climate change?
Climate change will wreak havoc on small island developing states in the Pacific and elsewhere. Some will be swamped by rising seas. These communities also face more extreme weather, increasingly acidic oceans, coral bleaching and harm to fisheries......»»
Stinky beach-invading seaweed predicted to spread north
Sargassum seaweed—which wreaks annual havoc on coastal communities across the tropical Atlantic—is predicted to creep further north and into Europe in the coming decades......»»
Aspartame Declared "Possible" Carcinogen. Here"s What That Really Means
United Nations groups say the artificial sweetener poses a possible risk of liver cancer—but there’s no evidence for harm under the current daily limit.....»»
Study shows coral affected by stony coral tissue loss disease can produce viable offspring
Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has wreaked havoc on coral reefs across the Caribbean, resulting in significant mortality of various coral species, including Pseudodiploria strigosa, which has been particularly affected in the Mexican Caribbe.....»»
Blue Origin suffers setback as one of its rocket engines explodes during test
A Blue Origin rocket engine exploded during a ground-based test last month in a setback for the spaceflight company owned by Jeff Bezos......»»
Scientists reveal molecular interaction of carbon/nitrogen metabolism in rice
Carbon and nitrogen are the two most abundant nutrients for all living organisms. The metabolism of carbon and nitrogen is tightly coupled and coordinated by different metabolites and signaling pathways. What are the molecular mechanisms that sense a.....»»
India, a growing space power, is forging closer ties with NASA
Details of a potential US-Indian partnership in human spaceflight remain murky. Enlarge / Taranjit Sandhu, India's ambassador to the United States, signs the Artemis Accords in Washington on June 21. NASA Administrator Bill Nelso.....»»
Nvidia may have finally fixed its melting power connectors
Nvidia's controversial 12VHPWR connector managed to wreak some havoc in people's PCs, but it seems that Nvidia is changing things up......»»
Blue Origin wants to launch rockets from new site outside U.S.
Blue Origin's plans to expand its spaceflight business include the establishment of its first rocket launch site beyond the U.S......»»
Everything in balance? How a molecular switch controls lipid metabolism
Our body's fat metabolism plays a vital role in energy production in our body. A research team at the University of Basel, Switzerland, has discovered a molecular switch that regulates lipid metabolism in our cells. This switch controls the storage o.....»»
Study offers strategy for green synthesis of 15N-amino acids
15N isotope-labeled amino acids (15N-amino acids) provide a safe and effective tracer tool for studying the synthesis of natural products, protein metabolism, and disease diagnosis and treatment in living organisms. In addition, it is an important sy.....»»
Canada wildfires again bring more unhealthy air in North America
Smoke from Canada's wildfires was wreaking havoc on air quality across Ontario and a dozen US states Wednesday, with monitors warning of very unhealthy or emergency conditions facing millions of people, particularly in Detroit and Chicago......»»
Lipid making in plants involves the cooperation of two organelles, study finds
Two enzymes that plants need to make oils live in different organelles, a pair of RIKEN researchers has found. This finding will help inform efforts to tweak the metabolism of plants to boost their production of oils, which can be used as biofuels am.....»»
Lumen metabolic analyzer gets precise fat and carb burn results with iOS update
Lumen, the pocket-sized device that measures your metabolism to help you achieve health and fitness goals has received a new update. The iOS-connected device with Apple Health support now offers granular results to show you the exact percentage of.....»»
Virgin Galactic reveals date for its first commercial spaceflight
Virgin Galactic's first commercial flight is a scientific research mission, while the second one will carry passengers who each paid up to $450,000......»»
Can You Change Your Metabolism?
Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing.....»»
SpaceX marks 200th rocket landing with perfect touchdown
SpaceX achieved its 200th Falcon 9 landing on Monday, confirming yet again the viability of its reusable spaceflight system......»»