Category: Science

Noradrenaline (NA) is an important monoamine neurotransmitter in the nervous system. The noradrenaline transporter (NET) located on the presynaptic membrane can transport NA into presynaptic neurons. Noradrenaline (NA) is an important monoamine neurotransmitter in the nervous system. The noradrenaline transporter (NET) located on the presynaptic membrane can transport NA into presynaptic neurons. Cell & Microbiology Molecular &…

Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s 3.5-meter secondary mirror has been installed on the Simonyi Survey Telescope on Cerro Pachón in Chile. The glass mirror—made by Corning Advanced Optics and polished by L3Harris Technologies—is the first permanent component of the telescope’s state-of-the-art, wide-field optical system to be installed and will soon contribute to a better understanding of…

In Antarctica there is a small lake, called Deep Lake, that is so salty it remains ice-free all year round despite temperatures as low as -20°C in winter. Archaea, a unique type of single-celled microorganism, thrive in this bitterly cold environment. In Antarctica there is a small lake, called Deep Lake, that is so salty it…

New research has revealed that Venus, often considered Earth’s inhospitable twin, may share a surprising geological history with our own planet. New research has revealed that Venus, often considered Earth’s inhospitable twin, may share a surprising geological history with our own planet. Planetary Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories

In Azerbaijan, the causes and effects of climate change are on vivid display and the painful trade-offs needed to fight it are acutely felt. In Azerbaijan, the causes and effects of climate change are on vivid display and the painful trade-offs needed to fight it are acutely felt. Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, International Relations, United Nations…

California progressives don’t like Gov. Newsom’s order to clear homeless encampments. But the Democrat is working to right what Republican Ronald Reagan got wrong as governor.  California progressives don’t like Gov. Newsom’s order to clear homeless encampments. But the Democrat is working to right what Republican Ronald Reagan got wrong as governor.  Health & Wellness

Azerbaijan last week convened a special meeting of climate diplomats at a remote resort. A Times reporter was there. Azerbaijan last week convened a special meeting of climate diplomats at a remote resort. A Times reporter was there. Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, International Relations, Politics and Government, Azerbaijan, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change NYT >…

To advance his climate agenda, President Biden has prioritized one scheme above all others: infrastructure subsidies. The massive spending packages his administration pushed through Congress over the past four years — the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act — provided an infusion of dollars for green energy developers to erect solar farms, geothermal plants,…

Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, as extreme heat waves fueled by climate change engulfed many parts of the globe. Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, as extreme heat waves fueled by climate change engulfed many…