Shocking Study Finds That 97% of Earth’s Land Area May No Longer Be Ecologically Intact
More than 30 years ago, wilderness areas — natural areas that have not been considerably modified by humans — were identified as priorities of conservation…
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New Research Finds Nike Vaporfly Advanced Shoe Technology Reduces Top Race Times for Elite Athletes
For elite runners competing in long-distance races, every second counts. So when Nike introduced “advanced shoe technology” in 2017, questions arose about whether the new…
Earth’s Deep Crust Mineralogy Drives Hotspots for Intraterrestrial Life
Below the verdant surface and organic rich soil, life extends kilometers into Earth’s deep rocky crust. The continental deep subsurface is likely one of the…
Gut Bacteria “Talk” to Horse’s Cells to Extend Energy Output, Improve Their Athletic Performance
Study linking gut bacteria to more efficient energy generation in the cells of horses paves the way for dietary supplements that enhance their performance. A…
New Species of Bacteria Discovered on Space Station – May Possess “Biotechnologically Useful Genetic Determinants” for Growing Crops
Three New Bacterial Strains Discovered on International Space Station May Help Grow Plants on Mars In order to withstand the rigors of space on deep-space…
Astronauts on Missions to Mars Could Suffer Impaired Cognitive Performance, Misread Vital Emotional Cues
A study simulating the effects of weightlessness also finds that impaired cognitive performance cannot be counteracted by short periods of artificial gravity. Living for nearly…
From Vitamin C to Spinach: Researching Ways to Protect Astronaut Cardiovascular Health From Space Radiation
Review explores ways that space radiation can damage cardiovascular health, and discusses how we can protect astronauts, from vitamin C to spinach. Space: the final…
Study Shows Life From Earth Could Temporarily Survive on Mars
Study shows sending microbes to Earth’s stratosphere, to test their endurance to Martian conditions, can reveal their potential use and threats to space travel. Some…
Mars Bioreactor Atmos: Biotech Fit for the Red Planet
New method for growing cyanobacteria under Mars-like conditions. NASA, in collaboration with other leading space agencies, aims to send its first human missions to Mars…
Unexpected Life: Strange Creatures Accidentally Discovered Far Beneath Antarctica’s Ice Shelves
Far underneath the ice shelves of the Antarctic, there’s more life than expected, finds a recent study in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science. During an…
Study Links Brain Cells to Depression – Brings Hope for Targeted Treatment Options
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that support neuron function, brings hope for targeted treatment options. A…
Disappearing Glaciers Puts Alpine Plants at Risk of Extinction
Beyond the ski slopes, one of the most iconic symbols of the Alps are the alpine flowers. These plants are not only beautiful — they…
New Bacterial Culture Methods Could Result in the Discovery of Diverse New Species of Microbes
The culture-dependent study allowed to isolate a surprisingly large number of diverse and previously unreported bacterial strains from the Tabernas Desert. Microorganisms are the most…
Deconstructing an Ancient Jewish Parchment by Imaging Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Analyses of the materials in the scrolls helps put the object into a historical context and guides conservators in future restoration efforts. A picture may…
Highly Toxic Algal Blooms on the US West Coast Triggered by Ocean Heatwave
Fishermen, swimmers, and seafood enthusiasts may already know the dangers of “red tides,” but a recent study in Frontiers in Climate shows that climate change…
AI Analyzes Content of Nightmares, Finds COVID-19 Infects Majority of Bad Dreams
Study applies artificial intelligence to analyze content of nightmares using crowdsourced data from more than 800 people during pandemic lockdown in Finland. COVID-19 has turned…
Neuroscientists Study How Your Favorite Music Can Send Your Brain Into Pleasure Overload
Bringing neuroscience out of the laboratory and into the concert hall. We all know that moment when we’re in the car, at a concert or…
Large Trees Dominate Carbon Storage in Forests: 3% of Trees Account for 42% of Carbon Storage
Large-diameter trees make up 3% of total stems, but account for 42% of total carbon storage in Pacific Northwest forest ecosystems. Older, large-diameter trees have…