Redefining Planets Across the Universe
A new proposal seeks to change the scientific definition of a planet, which currently requires orbiting our sun. The International Astronomical Union defines a planet…
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Princeton Scientists Develop Passive Mechanism To Cool Buildings in the Summer and Warm Them in the Winter
Researchers have devised a passive thermal regulation mechanism using common materials that selectively manage radiant heat, providing a sustainable way to significantly improve building energy…
Dartboard or Doughnut? Iron Meteorites Reveal Shape of Our Infant Solar System
Fragments from the early cosmos help unravel the mystery of our solar system’s birth. Iron meteorites are remnants of the metallic cores of the earliest…
The Secret to Resiliency: It’s in Your Gut and Brain
A UCLA Health study explored the traits of resilient individuals, discovering significant neural activities in the brain regions for cognition and emotional regulation, and healthy…
Supercharging the Immune System: UCLA’s Pioneering Vaccine Shows Promise Against Deadly Brain Cancer
The use of poly-ICLC in combination with a dendritic cell-based immunotherapy vaccine shows promise as a treatment for patients with deadly brain cancer. Researchers at…
Inside the Human Brain: Genetic Discoveries That Could Revolutionize Medicine
New study could improve the ability to make genetic diagnoses and treat neurodevelopmental disorders. Regulation of isoforms — varied versions of RNA and proteins that…
Breaking Free From Meth: UCLA’s Dual Drug Therapy Proves Effective in Clinical Trials
Research from UCLA demonstrated that a combination therapy of naltrexone and bupropion effectively reduced methamphetamine use in trial participants over 12 weeks, suggesting the potential…
Scientists Uncover Unexpected Impact of Ocean Floor Geometry on Climate
Recent research reveals that up to 50% of the variations in carbon sequestration depths can be attributed to seafloor topography. The carbon cycle, which involves…
Is “Please” Overrated? New Study Challenges Common Beliefs
A UCLA study suggests that using “please” in everyday requests might not be as polite as commonly thought. A University of California, Los Angeles study…
Almost a Million People Could Suffer Lifelong Health Consequences – Drinking Water in U.S. Prisons May Have Dangerously High Levels of “Forever Chemicals”
Nearly a million people in incarceration may suffer lifelong health consequences. Amid growing demands for enhanced water quality monitoring and improvement in rural and economically…
Rethinking the Cosmos: Hunt for Luminous Galaxies Could Upend Dark Matter Theories
Should theories of cold dark matter hold true, the Webb Space Telescope should discover tiny, bright galaxies of early universe For the past year and…
A Silent Epidemic: 22 Teens Died Each Week From Overdoses in the United States
In 2022, the United States witnessed the deaths of approximately 22 teenagers aged between 14 and 18 every week due to drug overdoses, with the…
From Social Harm to Neural Scars: The Science Behind Bullying’s Lasting Effects
UCLA Health researcher says teens who experience bullying and develop distrust of others are 3.5 times more likely to experience clinically significant mental health issues…
“Zombie” Virus Fragments – Scientists Discover How COVID-19 Causes Severe Symptoms
Fragments of the ‘zombie’ virus continue to cause inflammation even after the virus itself has been destroyed. Numerous unanswered questions remain from the COVID-19 pandemic….
Excitement Builds for Finding Life on Mars After Perseverance Rover’s Ground-Penetrating Radar Discovery
Ground-penetrating radar reveals eons of environmental changes, offers hope that soil samples hold traces of life. Ground-penetrating radar onboard NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has confirmed…
Triple Trouble: UCLA Study Reveals Startling Impact of COVID-19 on Newborns
Infants born to COVID-19 infected mothers face triple the risk of respiratory distress, according to UCLA research. Vaccinating mothers prior to infection significantly reduced the…
This Exoplanet Has Been Hiding a Big Secret: A 350,000-Mile-Long Tail
Scientists state that this discovery offers a rare chance to examine the physics influencing thousands of other planets. WASP-69b experiences unending extreme temperatures. This massive…
Beyond Sperm Count: Semen Microbiome’s Pivotal Role in Male Fertility
A new study finds that a small group of microorganisms may be influencing sperm motility. You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its…