New York has long been a big deal in the world of science. It's the second biggest recipient of National Institutes of Health money. Plus, it has more top-notch academic institutions doing research than any other state. The state trains a lot of doctors and biomedical researchers. But this leadershi
A group of researchers made a big find. They found poison on old arrowheads. These arrowheads are really, really old. They are 60, 000 years old. This is a huge deal. Before this, the oldest poisoned arrows were from 35, 000 years ago. So, these new arrows are much older. The researchers were led b
NASA recently decided to push back a planned spacewalk. The reason? A medical issue with one of the astronauts. The agency kept details vague, citing privacy rules. They did say the situation is under control and promised updates later. Two astronauts, Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, were supposed to
In a significant move for space exploration, two NASA astronauts are set to venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) this Thursday. Mike Fincke, a seasoned spacewalker, and Zena Cardman, making her first spacewalk, will take on this mission. Their primary goal is to prepare the 2A power
Fifty years ago, a big step was taken in science. The Stanford SSRL synchrotron radiation and protein crystallography initiative started. This was a game-changer. It helped scientists see proteins in a whole new way. Over the years, this technology has grown. It has made protein crystallography fas
Deep in a Moroccan cave, a treasure trove of ancient bones has been found. These bones, dating back 773, 000 years, are from a time period that scientists know very little about. The fossils include jawbones, teeth, and even a leg bone. What makes them so special is that they come from a time when t
In a recent study, scientists dug deep into how a common environmental chemical, monoethyl phthalate, might be connected to thyroid cancer. This chemical is everywhere, and researchers wanted to figure out how it might be triggering cancer at a molecular level. First, they gathered a list of genes
A recent study on tungsten oxide films has been pulled back. The research was about how adding molybdenum ions and heating affects the surface and electrical properties of these films. The goal was to see if they could be used in photonic devices. But why was it retracted? The journal Heliyon decid
Plastic waste is a big problem. It's everywhere. In our homes, in our streets, and even in our oceans. By 2050, there could be 40 billion tons of plastic waste in the oceans. That's a huge amount! So, finding ways to recycle plastic is really important. Scientists have found a new way to recycle po
Scientists have figured out how to make tiny arteries in the lab that work like the real thing. They did this by copying how arteries stretch and move in the body. This is a big deal because it helps them study arteries and test new medicines. The team used two types of human cells: one from vein l
