With so much health advice to avoid excessive sugar in our diets to reduce risks obesity and tooth decay, some people choose to use artificial sweeteners as an alternative in hot drinks and recipes. With so much health advice to avoid excessive sugar in our diets to reduce risks obesity and tooth decay, some people choose…
The latest dinosaur being mounted at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is not only a member of a new species — it’s also the only one found on the planet whose bones are green, according to museum officials. Named “Gnatalie” (pronounced Natalie) for the gnats that swarmed during the excavation, the long-necked, long-tailed…
Cholera infections caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria can be life-threatening and the trigger is the cholera toxin produced by the bacteria. It binds to the surface of intestinal cells—more precisely, to certain “sugar lipids” (GM1 gangliosides, GM1) on the cell surfaces. This bond is one of the strongest known interactions between a protein—the toxin—and the…
The presence of conduits below the lunar surface has been theorized and extensively debated for at least 50 years. Now, an analysis of NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter radar data reveals what lies below the Mare Tranquillitatis. The presence of conduits below the lunar surface has been theorized and extensively debated for at least 50 years. Now,…
Astronomers have released a beautiful photo taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope of the dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 5238. The post Hubble Space Telescope Zooms In on NGC 5238 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Astronomers have released a beautiful photo taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope of the dwarf irregular galaxy…
RNA therapy with polymer nanoparticles is considered a promising approach for the treatment of various illnesses. It involves the use of polymers as “nanocarriers” to transport RNA drugs precisely to the correct target cells. Manufacturing such polymers, however, has proven to be complex and difficult. RNA therapy with polymer nanoparticles is considered a promising approach for…
It is the first cave to be discovered on the Moon and could protect astronauts from radiation. It is the first cave to be discovered on the Moon and could protect astronauts from radiation. BBC News
In new research, Arizona State University scientists and their colleagues investigated genetic changes occurring in a naturally isolated population of the water flea, Daphnia pulex. This tiny crustacean, barely visible to the naked eye, plays a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems and offers a unique window into natural selection and evolution. In new research, Arizona State…
With just the flick of a switch, quantum materials can undergo drastic changes. One notable example is the insulator-to-metal transition, a reversible physical phenomenon in which a material shifts from an insulating state, which will not conduct electricity, to a metallic one that will. With just the flick of a switch, quantum materials can undergo drastic…
A new study confirms a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers. A new study confirms a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers. AP Technology and Science