Science

Scientists just found a protein that reverses brain aging

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus -- the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC…

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Genetic evidence confirms early puberty accelerates aging and disease

Reproductive timing matters when it comes to aging and age-related disease. In a study now online at eLife¸ Buck researchers…

12 months ago

Astronomers discover a hidden engine inside space’s “Eye of Sauron”

A look into the throat of an active galaxy reveals a ring-shaped magnetic field that may explain extreme gamma radiation…

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One atom, endless power: Scientists create a shape-shifting catalyst for green chemistry

A research team at the Politecnico di Milano has developed an innovative single-atom catalyst capable of selectively adapting its chemical…

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A new cancer vaccine just wiped out tumors in mice

An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to…

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Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction could be coming soon

Millions of Americans have altered vision, ranging from blurriness to blindness. But not everyone wants to wear prescription glasses or…

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Scientists just found a hidden factor behind Earth’s methane surge

Roughly two-thirds of all emissions of atmospheric methane -- a highly potent greenhouse gas that is warming planet Earth --…

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NASA’s SWOT satellite captures Kamchatka megaquake tsunami in striking detail

Data provided by the water satellite, a joint effort between NASA and the French space agency, is helping to improve…

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This simple magnetic trick could change quantum computing forever

The entry of quantum computers into society is currently hindered by their sensitivity to disturbances in the environment. Researchers from…

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Scientists stunned by record-breaking, watermelon-shaped nucleus

For the first time in more than thirty years, the heaviest nucleus decaying via proton emission has been measured. The…

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