In the vast realm of biology, small proteins often play significant roles. Striatin-3 is one such protein that frequently draws the attention of the immune system. This isn't unusual. The immune system sometimes mistakenly targets the body's own proteins, leading to autoimmune diseases. Researchers investigate these proteins using specialized tools called autoantibo...
A group of space explorers is preparing for a special Thanksgiving journey. They will head to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are the crew members for this mission. They will take off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 4:27 a. m. ET. The Roscosmo...
James Watson's recent passing highlights a big problem. His work on DNA changed everything. But now, the U. S. is at risk of losing its lead in science. Why? Because of cuts to research funding and stricter visa rules. These changes might push away the next generation of brilliant minds. For years, the U. S. has been a magnet for top scientists. People like Watson, ...
Moss has shown it can handle the toughest conditions on Earth, but can it survive in space? Scientists wanted to find out. They sent moss spores to the International Space Station (ISS) and left them outside for nine months. The results were surprising. The moss spores were not kept safe inside the ISS like other plants. Instead, they were attached to the outside, f...
Scientific research is getting a makeover thanks to blockchain and crypto. Companies are now using these technologies to fund research, which could speed up the discovery of life-saving treatments. One company, Portage Biotech, has switched gears. It's now a Toncoin (TON) treasury company. This means it earns money by staking TON and investing in Telegram projects. ...
A group of students from College of the Canyons took science to new heights. They sent a balloon way up into the sky. This wasn't just any balloon. It had special tools to collect tiny living things from the stratosphere. That's a part of the sky where not many study life. The students worked together for months. They designed, built, and tested everything themselve...
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is set to embark on an exciting journey to unravel the secrets of dark energy. This mission is led by the LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC), a team of scientists dedicated to exploring the mysteries of dark energy and its impact on the universe. Dark energy is a mysterious force that is believed to be responsibl...
Scientists have been puzzling over how to tell male dinosaurs from females for ages. Now, a fresh study from a team in Northern Ireland might have found a clue hidden in some unexpected places: healed fractures in dinosaur tails. These injuries could be the result of rough mating, where male dinosaurs might have been a bit too enthusiastic. The researchers focused o...
The human body is a symphony of rhythms. From the steady beat of the heart to the ebb and flow of sleep, these rhythms keep us ticking. Now, scientists have uncovered a surprising link between the gut and the brain. Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that the gut's rhythmic muscle movements might hold the key to understanding how blood v...
The JUICE mission, headed to Jupiter, has a surprising chance to study a rare comet. This mission aims to explore Jupiter's icy moons, Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa, which may have hidden oceans and potential for life. Ganymede, the largest moon, is unique with its own magnetic field, and JUICE will be the first spacecraft to orbit it. JUICE is on a slow journey to...