Discovery
‘Nanoflowers’ can heal brain cells and protect against diseases
‘Nanoflowers’ can heal brain cells and protect against diseases Nanoflowers, metallic flower-shaped nanoparticles, have been shown to protect and heal brain cells by promoting mitochondrial health and turnover. The nanoflowers target the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, rather than just managing symptoms. By improving mitochondrial function, the nanoflowers help address one […]
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Fabric that mimics skin gives robots sense of touch
Fabric that mimics skin gives robots sense of touch Researchers have developed an electronic textile that mimics human skin to give robots a sense of touch, enabling them to grasp and manipulate objects more effectively. The technology, described in a study published in Nature Communications, allows robots to detect pressure, slipping, and movement of objects, […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4622-4623: Kicking Off (Earth) Year 14 With an Investigation of Veins
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4622-4623: Kicking Off (Earth) Year 14 With an Investigation of Veins Curiosity Rover Celebrates 14th Year on Mars: The NASA rover has started its 14th year on Mars, kicking off a new investigation into mysterious boxwork formations and veins. Vein Investigation Plan: Curiosity will use its instruments to investigate the geometry and […]
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As NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate
As NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate Hubble Space Telescope has captured the sharpest-ever picture of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, providing more information about its size and physical properties. The comet’s solid, icy nucleus is estimated to be between 1,000 feet (320 meters) and 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) in diameter, with the upper […]
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Ancient Maya population was bigger than scientists thought
Ancient Maya population was bigger than scientists thought The ancient Maya civilization was significantly more populous than previously thought, with estimates suggesting between 9.5 million to 16 million people inhabited the region during the Late Classic period (600–900 CE). New research using lidar technology reveals a far more complex and integrated society, with consistent patterns […]
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Hubble Observations Give “Missing” Globular Cluster Time to Shine
Hubble Observations Give “Missing” Globular Cluster Time to Shine Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of a previously unexplored globular cluster, ESO 591-12, which features a dense array of multicolored stars. The study aims to provide complete observations of ages and distances for all 34 confirmed Milky Way globular clusters that Hubble has yet […]
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How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far?
How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far? The James Webb Space Telescope can see so far because it uses powerful cameras that don’t see light like our eyes do, but instead detect infrared light, which has longer wavelengths. The telescope’s enormous golden mirror collects ancient light from distant galaxies and reflects it […]
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Galápagos tomatoes are evolving in ‘reverse’
Galápagos tomatoes are evolving in ‘reverse’ Scientists have discovered that Galápagos tomatoes are evolving in “reverse” by reverting to a more primitive genetic state, producing ancient chemical defenses similar to those found in eggplant. The study, published in Nature Communications, suggests that this reversal may be a case of reverse evolution, where organisms re-acquire features […]
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Discovery Alert: Scientists Spot a Planetary Carousel
Discovery Alert: Scientists Spot a Planetary Carousel A new investigation into old Kepler data has revealed that the KOI-134 system, once thought to have zero planets, actually has two planets orbiting their star in a unique style. The two planets, KOI-134 b and KOI-134 c, exhibit significant variation in transit times due to gravitational interactions […]
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Astronomers have discovered another puzzling interstellar object − this third one is big, bright and fast
Astronomers have discovered another puzzling interstellar object − this third one is big, bright and fast Astronomers have discovered a new interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, which is the third ever found from outside our solar system. The object is approximately 12 miles wide and is moving at a speed that suggests it could be hyperbolic. The […]
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