Scientists have found that a substance called l-malic acid (l-MA) can help a good gut bacteria, Bifidobacterium breve Bb18 (Bb18), survive better in harsh conditions. This could be a big deal for people with gut inflammation. In lab tests, they discovered that adding 0. 4% l-MA made Bb18 much stron
NASA is preparing to send astronauts on a moon mission using the Orion spacecraft, but there are concerns about its safety. The main issue is with the heat shield, which protects the spacecraft during reentry. The heat shield on the previous uncrewed test flight, Artemis I, showed unexpected damage.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been making waves in the world of astronomy. It's been peering into the early days of the universe and finding some massive black holes. These aren't just any black holes; they're supermassive, with masses millions or even billions of times that of our sun.
Plants have clever ways to protect themselves. When bacteria attack, they make special chemicals called hydroxycinnamoyl tyramine conjugates. These chemicals can hurt the bacteria, strengthen the plant's walls, and send signals to prepare for more stress. Scientists wanted to understand how these c
Scientists have created a new method to study how brain cells connect and communicate. They used tiny clusters of brain cells from the cortex and hippocampus. These clusters were allowed to join together on their own, without any artificial support. This setup mimics how brain cells naturally form n
Perovskite nanocrystals are tiny particles that show great promise for use in various technologies. They can emit light very efficiently. But there's a catch. They have a problem with something called reabsorption. This is when the light they emit gets absorbed again. This makes them less useful for
Borophene, a super-thin boron sheet, is making waves in the science world. It's not just one thing but many, thanks to its ability to change forms. It's also great at conducting electricity and has unique strength properties. More and more scientists are teaming up to study it, and companies are get
Up in the sky, a lone astronaut spotted something cool from the International Space Station. It was NASA's new moon rocket, the Space Launch System, all ready on its launch pad. This rocket is special because it's the first one built for sending humans to the moon in over 50 years. The astronaut, Ch
In the past, Australia was home to massive kangaroos. These giants weighed up to 250kg. That's way more than today's biggest kangaroos, which max out at 90kg. Scientists have been wondering if these big guys could hop like their smaller cousins. Hopping is a big deal for kangaroos. It helps them mo
Ever thought about how your brain makes sense of words? It turns out, it's not so different from how AI does it. A recent study found that the way our brains process language is quite similar to how AI models understand words. This is a big deal because it changes how we think about language and the
