Mind-Blowing New Hypothesis: Gravity May Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome
New hypothesis unifies several contrasting theories that may help explain the underlying cause of IBS. According to a new theory from researchers out of Cedars-Sinai…
8 Ways to Beat Eyestrain and Revitalize Dry Eyes
If you use a computer for hours a day, there’s a good chance you know what it’s like to have eyestrain or dry eyes. Maybe…
Scientists Blown Away by the Toughest Material on Earth – “Unexpected Transformation”
A new study reveals the profound properties of a simple metal alloy. Scientists have measured the highest toughness ever recorded, of any material, while investigating…
Newly Discovered Virus Similar to COVID Could Infect Humans and Resist Vaccines
A virus discovered in a Russian bat that is related to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is likely capable of infecting humans and, if…
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Will Soon Enter Earth’s Atmosphere at Nearly 25,000 Mph – What Will Happen Next?
NASA’s Orion spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday at 9:39 a.m. PST (12:39 p.m. EST), bringing an end to a several-week-long…
Scientists Warn of Insects Damaging Plants at Unprecedented Levels
Insects today are causing unprecedented levels of damage to plants, even as insect numbers decline, according to new research led by scientists from the University…
After 15 Years and 1,000 Tests – Is Orion’s Heat Shield Ready To Take the Heat?
When Artemis I launched on Wednesday, November 16, NASA’s new mega Moon rocket carried the Orion spacecraft – uncrewed, for now – into orbit for…
Major Milestone: NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Discovers Earliest Galaxies in the Universe
Astronomers report the most distant known galaxies — detected and confirmed by the James Webb Space Telescope. As the most powerful space telescope ever built,…
Fired Up: A Look at the 55 Engines and Motors That Power NASA’s Artemis Mission
On Earth, many cars on the road are powered by engines that convert fuel into energy to produce motion. Although rocket science is a little…
NASA Artemis I – Flight Day 25: Orion Spacecraft in Home Stretch of Journey
As the end of NASA’s Artemis I mission draws near, the Orion spacecraft is on its last full day in space. Splashdown is targeted for…
Long-COVID’s Effects Can Now Be Detected Using Simple Chest X-Rays
Scientists create a new model to detect COVID-19’s effects using 2D chest X-rays. For patients dealing with lingering respiratory symptoms from COVID-19, a traditional chest…
First Martian Regolith Samples: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Gets the Dirt on Mars
Mars 2020 Perseverance mission’s first two samples of regolith – broken rock and dust – could help scientists better understand the Red Planet and engineers…
How Does What We Eat Affect How We Age?
The results of the study highlight the importance of thinking about nutrition holistically. According to recent research from the Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University…
New Study Reveals How Gut Bacteria Can Enhance the Effects of Cocaine
Common gut bacteria can enhance the effects of cocaine in mice, according to a report published recently in the journal Cell Host & Microbe. This…
Researchers Turn Cancer Cells Into Less Harmful Cell Types
Cancer cells are incredibly adaptable, much like stem cells. Researchers from the University of Basel have discovered substances that artificially mature breast cancer cells of…
New Research Reveals How Fear Gets Stuck in Brains
A biological mechanism has been identified by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden that increases the strength with which fear memories are stored in the…
NASA’s Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) Celebrates 1 Year of Exploring the Cosmos
NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) lit up the early morning sky one year ago as it started its journey into space. The satellite was…
Ashwagandha: 7 Proven Health Benefits of This Ancient Herb
Ashwagandha is an ancient herb with historical roots dating 6000 years back to India’s Ayurvedic system of medicine. It’s an adaptogen, which means it helps…