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.....»»
Scientists identify fungal proteins responsible for suppressing host plant immunity from infection
While infectious fungal plant diseases relentlessly wreak havoc on many crops, they are also picky when choosing their hosts. Each fungus generally exhibits a specific host range, but the mechanism of this specificity has not been well understood......»»
Virgin Galactic resumes spaceflights after two year pause
Virgin Galactic successfully carried out its first spaceflight in nearly two years Thursday, the company said, after an "enhancement period" to make safety upgrades to its fleet......»»
SpaceX launches 10th crewed mission, third fully commercial flight
SpaceX has rapidly become the world's most prolific human spaceflight provider. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches the Axiom-2 mission on May 21, 2023. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX on Sunday evening launched a commercial mi.....»»
Axiom’s Second Flight Paves the Way for a Commercial Space Station
The spaceflight sets the stage for the aging International Space Station's private successors, and for an influx of paying customers......»»
SpaceX launches tenth crewed mission, third fully commercial flight
SpaceX has rapidly become the world's most prolific human spaceflight provider. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches the Axiom-2 mission on May 21, 2023. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX on Sunday evening launched a commercial mi.....»»
Once again, NASA leans into the future by picking an innovative lunar lander
“It’s an incredible moment in spaceflight history." Enlarge / An artist's concept of Blue Origin's Blue Moon lunar lander. (credit: Blue Origin) NASA on Friday announced its selection of Blue Origin to build a second.....»»
Discovery of functional prebiotic metabolism shows promise for improving carbon-capture technologies
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified the conditions for cell metabolism to emerge on the early Earth, shedding new light on the origins of life itself, along with the fundamental nature of biological carbon fixation......»»
A new iMessage bug is causing issues when texting Android users
For some iPhone owners out there, a strange bug is potentially wreaking havoc on folks trying to text Android users.Messages iconThere are some iPhone users taking to social media to confirm that their device is running into a particularly strange bu.....»»
Biodegradable nanoscavengers can reverse insulin resistance in liver cells to treat type 2 diabetes
Although diabetes is a common condition, no cure exists yet. Current therapies can manage blood sugar levels, but they do not address insulin resistance. But now, recent research reported in ACS Nano shows that targeting certain highly reactive molec.....»»
Tiny proteins found across the animal kingdom may play a key role in cancer spread
Phosphatases of regenerating liver (PRLs) are a family of enigmatic proteins involved in cell growth and metabolism present in various species. From humans to fruit flies, they play a unique role in the growth of cancerous tumors and the spread of ca.....»»
A rabbit rescue operation is launched to save bunnies from rising floodwaters
With record-breaking storms wreaking havoc throughout California, even rabbits need rescuing......»»
After nearly two years, Virgin Galactic’s space plane returns to the sky
The spacecraft takes a step toward commercial spaceflight. Enlarge / Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spacecraft completed a glide test Wednesday. (credit: Virgin Galactic) The VSS Unity spacecraft did not make a powered flig.....»»
Understanding the long-term impact of climate change on Indian crops
Over the past few decades, it has become obvious that climate change, and consequent extreme weather events, can wreak havoc on crop yields. Concerningly, there is a large disparity in agricultural vulnerability between developed and developing count.....»»
Metabolism is not the limiting factor in prokaryotic endosymbiosis, shows study
"One of the great mysteries of biology," says Eric Libby, former SFI Postdoctoral Fellow, now an associate professor at the Integrated Science Lab (IceLab), Umeå University in Sweden, "is eukaryogenesis, or how eukaryotes arose." Scientists consider.....»»
The best air quality monitors
Toxic particles can wreak havoc on your indoor air, but an air quality monitor can alert you to these unseeable pests. Here are our favorite monitors for 2023......»»
Biological age is increased by stress and restored upon recovery, shows DNA methylation clock study
The biological age of humans and mice undergoes a rapid increase in response to diverse forms of stress, which is reversed following recovery from stress, according to a study publishing on April 21 in the journal Cell Metabolism. These changes occur.....»»
Why Are Killer Whales Ripping Livers Out of Their Shark Prey?
Killer whales rip open the bellies of sharks to snag the liver. Other predators also have dietary preferences for organs, brains and additional rich body parts.....»»
How the world"s oldest known meteorite impact structure changed the chemistry of Earth"s crust
Meteorite impacts can be cataclysmic events in the history of a planet, melting rock, changing atmospheric chemistry, and wreaking general havoc......»»
Entangled superpowers cause portal-jumping havoc in The Marvels teaser
"Is this an Avengers test?" Captain Marvel (Brie Larsen), Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) return in The Marvels. Remember Ms. Marvel's end credits scene, where Brie Larson's Captain Marvel suddenly app.....»»
Rocket Report: Starship gets a tentative launch date; China tests ocean landing
Also, India gets closer to a human spaceflight. Enlarge / Starship is seen stacked on top of the Super Heavy rocket on April 5, 2023. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 5.32 of the Rocket Report! We have plenty to discu.....»»