NASA's quest for extraterrestrial life now includes technosignatures, evidence of advanced civilizations on distant exoplanets. Through AI, new research methods, and a broadened focus, scientists remain hopeful in discovering life beyond Earth. Our first confirmed proof of life beyond Earth might
NASA and Boeing reveal the new livery for the X-66A, an aircraft designed for sustainable flight and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. NASA and Boeing have unveiled a new livery for the X-66A aircraft that will be produced through the agency’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator.
3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%....
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Astronomers uncover details of a massive star, ASASSN-14li, devoured by a black hole, challenging previous theories and hinting at new methods for cosmic exploration.
Photocatalytic process enables water to be activated....
The weevil possesses distinctive characteristics and is sensitive to human disturbance. A new weevil species has been found in the pristine subtropical forests of Ishigaki Island and Yanbaru National Park in Okinawa, Japan. The Ryukyu Islands, a chain of subtropical islands stretching between ma
Scientists have discovered six new exoplanets, taking the total to 5,502. With advancements in technology, the field of exoplanet research has grown exponentially since the first discovery in 1992, and upcoming instruments promise even deeper insights.
ESA's asteroid defense mission, Hera, has been successfully assembled at OHB Bremen in Germany. Hera is complete. ESA’s asteroid mission for planetary defense was built and prepared in two halves, but now, through a painstaking operation, they have been mated together to make a single spacecraft,
Quantum random number generation based on a perovskite light emitting diode. Digital information exchange can be safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly with the help of a new type of random number generator for encryption developed at Linköping University, Sweden. The researchers behin
In a study recently published in the journal Patterns, researchers demonstrate that computer algorithms often used to identify AI-generated text frequently falsely label articles written by non-native language speakers as being created by artificial intelligence. The researchers warn that the unreliable performance of these AI...
Sweet Smell of Success: Simple Fragrance Method Produces Major Memory Boost When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. In fact, participants in this study by neuroscientists from the University of California, Irvine (
Researchers in Japan have identified how the WOX13 gene negatively controls the destiny of regenerating plant cells, affecting the efficiency of shoot regeneration. Plants possess the unique ability to completely regenerate from a somatic cell.
Researchers have discovered a new species of marine bacteria that reproduces through a unique budding process and releases viruses to facilitate nitrogen metabolism. Researchers have isolated a new strain of marine bacteria with unique characteristics from the ocean seabed. The study, recently p
Their development Scalene, an open-source tool for dramatically speeding up the programming language Python, circumvents hardware issues limiting computer processing speeds. A team of computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, led by Emery Berger, recently unveiled a prize-wi
Researchers have found that the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in certain fruits like bananas can reduce the absorption of heart-healthy flavanols, especially when combined with flavanol-rich ingredients like berries. The study suggests choosing ingredients with low PPO activity, such as pineapple or oranges, when making...
Now researchers think they know why. Several years back, during a fishing expedition in the Florida Keys, biologist Lori Schweikert came face to face with an unusual quick-change act. She caught a pointy-snouted reef fish known as a hogfish and placed it on her boat's deck. However, when she later
Sandia Labs manufactures its first devices capable of supporting 200 trapped ion qubits. Sandia National Laboratories has produced its first lot of a new world-class ion trap, a central component for certain quantum computers. This innovative device, termed the Enchilada Trap, enables researchers ...
Researchers have delved into molecular "de-extinction," studying ancient genomes for potential antibiotics. Their work unearthed antimicrobial molecules from Neanderthals and Denisovans, challenging traditional notions of protein functions and raising bioethical queries. “We need to think big in
Researchers have discovered that trapping light in specific magnetic materials can greatly amplify their properties, offering potential innovations like magnetic lasers and a fresh perspective on optically controlled magnetic memory. A groundbreaking study conducted by Vinod M. Menon and his team
Fundamental discovery and new technique could lead to better, safer rechargeable batteries. UCLA researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could enhance the safety and efficiency of lithium-metal batteries. By preventing corrosion during the deposition of lithium, the researchers foun
In 1929, astronomers discovered that galaxies are streaming away from us and each other. They interpreted this observation that the universe is expanding. However, when they measured how fast it is expanding, they got different answers using different methods. The difference continues to be a thorn
