Revolutionary Alzheimer’s Treatments Can’t Help Patients Who Go Undiagnosed
Posted on: 26 Jun, 07:20 PMIt’s a question of when, not if, highly effective treatments become available, says the CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK. But that doesn’t solve the problem of one-third of dementia patients still going undiagnosed.
Boring Architecture Is Starving Your Brain
Posted on: 26 Jun, 07:20 PMThomas Heatherwick believes architecture has a “nutritional value” to society—and that the public desperately deserve a better offering.
Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business
Posted on: 26 Jun, 07:20 PMIf humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management.
Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough
Posted on: 26 Jun, 07:20 PMToxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate.
With AI Tools, Scientists Can Crack the Code of Life
Posted on: 26 Jun, 07:20 PMGoogle’s AI research lab DeepMind is steadily building knowledge of how genes and their products work inside the body—and how and why they sometimes go wrong.
China's Chang'e-6 lands on Earth with rocks, soil from Moon's far side
Posted on: 26 Jun, 02:20 PMThe Chang'e-6 mission, launched from Hainan on May 3, collected approximately 2 kilograms of lunar samples from the Moon's far side.
Space junk crashes into a Florida house. Family sues Nasa
Posted on: 26 Jun, 02:20 PMNasa has confirmed that the debris originated from a 2.9-ton pallet of used batteries jettisoned from the International Space Station.
India’s nuclear power capacity to increase by 70% in five years
Posted on: 26 Jun, 02:20 PMThe country's installed capacity is projected to rise from the current 7.48 GWe to 13.08 GWe by 2029, representing an addition of seven new reactors.
Sunspot that caused the historic solar storm on Earth in May is back and roaring
Posted on: 26 Jun, 02:20 PMThe sunspot, which is of gargantuan size in itself, was responsible for a series of solar storm that battered Earth's magnetic field in the early week of May.
Two SpaceX Falcon Heavy rockets execute flawless simultaneous landings
Posted on: 26 Jun, 02:20 PMApproximately two and a half minutes into the flight, the side boosters separated from the center core to return to Earth in a synchronised landing.
Fusion Sparks an Energy Revolution
Posted on: 22 Jun, 03:20 PMAfter hitting a power-output milestone, fusion technology is ready to graduate from small-scale lab experiment to full-sized power plant.
Instead of Mining the Deep Sea, Maybe People Should Just Fix Stuff
Posted on: 22 Jun, 03:20 PMA new report contends that deep sea mining is not just an environmental risk, it’s also not going to help meet the world’s renewable energy needs.
How to Take the Perfect Soccer Penalty
Posted on: 22 Jun, 03:20 PMThe best penalty takers will succeed at Euro 2024 by understanding the physics behind the perfect kick.
Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong
Posted on: 22 Jun, 03:20 PMThe humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before, and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud?
Science Is Full of Errors. Bounty Hunters Are Here to Find Them
Posted on: 22 Jun, 03:20 PMA new project is paying researchers to find errors in other scientists’ work. The only problem? Even error hunters make mistakes.
A fruity delight: Why June's full moon is called Strawberry Moon
Posted on: 22 Jun, 10:20 AMThe Strawberry Moon has taken on other seasonal monikers by various cultures over time.
Air from Mars will come to Earth and scientists can't wait for it
Posted on: 22 Jun, 10:20 AMPerseverance rover, which has already sealed 24 samples in titanium tubes, is inadvertently providing atmospheric scientists with a unique opportunity to study the Martian air.
Meet 'Loki': Newly discovered dinosaur named after the god of mischief
Posted on: 22 Jun, 10:20 AMhey have aptly named it after Loki, the norse god who boasts a two-horned crown. The dinosaur, dubbed Lokiceratops rangiformis, pushes the boundaries of our understanding of ceratopsian dinosaurs and their ecosystems.
Why is Hawaii releasing mosquitos from helicopters? They want to save birds
Posted on: 22 Jun, 10:20 AMThe honeycreepers, known for their vibrant colours and diverse beak shapes, have been decimated by avian malaria carried by mosquitoes introduced in the 1800s.
Earth sees first light from dim companions hiding around eight bright stars
Posted on: 22 Jun, 10:20 AMThese targets were observed using GRAVITY, an advanced near-infrared interferometer at European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope in Chile.
Ecuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought
Posted on: 18 Jun, 11:20 AMDrought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable due to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice.
Ukrainian Sailors Are Using Telegram to Avoid Being Tricked Into Smuggling Oil for Russia
Posted on: 18 Jun, 11:20 AMContract seafarers in Ukraine are turning to online whisper networks to keep themselves from being hired into Russia’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet.
How to Avoid Getting Sick This Summer
Posted on: 18 Jun, 11:20 AMA microbiologist explains how to not catch summertime germs at the barbecue, in the pool, or on the trail.
Light-Based Chips Could Help Slake AI's Ever-Growing Thirst for Energy
Posted on: 18 Jun, 11:20 AMOptical neural networks, which use photons instead of electrons, have advantages over traditional systems. They also face major obstacles.
Banks Are Finally Realizing What Climate Change Will Do to Housing
Posted on: 18 Jun, 11:20 AMExtreme weather threatens the investment value of many properties, but financing for climate mitigation efforts are only just getting going.
Indian astronomers locate explosive star factory in Milky Way's backyard
Posted on: 18 Jun, 06:20 AMA team of Indian astronomers have now identified a gamma-ray emitting collisional ring galaxy in the universe. Dubbed "Kathryn's Wheel", it is located just 30 million light-years from the Milky Way.
How China is bringing rocks from Moon's far side to Earth: A step-by-step guide
Posted on: 18 Jun, 06:20 AMThe ascender module of China's Chang'e-6 probe rendezvoused and docked with the orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit last week.
Rotation of Earth's inner core is slowing down. It began decreasing in 2010
Posted on: 18 Jun, 06:20 AMThis finding, published in the journal Nature, resolves a long-standing debate within the scientific community regarding the movement of our planet's innermost layer.
Isro to conduct 3rd landing test of RLV Pushpak. All eyes on weather
Posted on: 18 Jun, 06:20 AMOfficials in the Indian space agency said that everything is ready to go including the Pushpak vehicle, and the Chinook helicopter. However, the weather could force it to next week.
The Gray whales are shrinking. Their body has diminished by 13% in last 20 years
Posted on: 18 Jun, 06:20 AMThis reduction in size could have major consequences for the health and reproductive success of these whales, while also serving as an alarming indicator of potential issues within their marine food web.
How Much Energy Would It Take to Pull Carbon Dioxide out of the Air?
Posted on: 14 Jun, 07:20 AMA physicist runs the math on direct air capture and warns: This tech won't save us from climate catastrophe.
Each of the Past 12 Months Broke Temperature Records
Posted on: 14 Jun, 07:20 AMLast June was the warmest in recorded history. It kicked off an alarming streak with no end in sight.
The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme
Posted on: 14 Jun, 07:20 AMThe shift from El Niño to La Niña will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average—meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year.
The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Exclusive Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined
Posted on: 14 Jun, 07:20 AMA year after OceanGate’s sub imploded, thousands of leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company’s CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic.
The 2024 US Open Is Designed to Thwart Golf’s Big Hitters
Posted on: 14 Jun, 07:20 AMPlayers, aided by technology, are hitting the ball farther than ever, and courses can’t keep getting longer—meaning operators are having to find smarter ways to keep the sport challenging.
How a short trip to space affects the human body
Posted on: 14 Jun, 02:20 AMResearch on four space tourists is included in a series of studies on the health effects of space travel, down to the molecular level.
Mursan and Hilsa: Two new craters on Mars named after towns in UP, Bihar
Posted on: 14 Jun, 02:20 AMThe International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved naming these craters after the former PRL director and two small Indian towns.
Leaked emergency audio from Space Station creates panic. Nasa reveals what happened
Posted on: 14 Jun, 02:20 AMThey audio discussed preparing the commander for hyperbaric treatment and oxygen therapy after "severe DCS hits," with DCS standing for decompression sickness.
When did Earth get its water? We finally have an answer
Posted on: 14 Jun, 02:20 AMResearchers analysed ancient crystals from the Jack Hills in Western Australia’s Mid-West region. They examined the age and oxygen isotopes in tiny crystals of the mineral zircon.
Issues with astronaut's spacesuit forces Nasa to cancel 6.5-hour-long spacewalk
Posted on: 14 Jun, 02:20 AMThe two astronauts had begun suiting up and were scheduled to exit the Quest airlock at around to spend over 6 hours working in the vacuum of space.
The World’s Largest Fungus Collection May Unlock the Mysteries of Carbon Capture
Posted on: 10 Jun, 03:20 AMResearch is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon, and how humanity’s actions aboveground are wreaking havoc in the mysterious fungal world below.
Starship’s Successful Test Moves SpaceX One Step Closer to Mars
Posted on: 10 Jun, 03:20 AMThe vehicle mostly survived launch and reentry—key stepping stones toward operational flights of the largest rocket in history.
The Case for MDMA’s Approval Is Riddled With Problems
Posted on: 10 Jun, 03:20 AMThe FDA is considering approving MDMA alongside psychotherapy as a treatment for PTSD. But evidence of the drug’s effectiveness isn’t clear cut.
With So Much Bird Flu Around, Are Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Still Safe to Consume?
Posted on: 10 Jun, 03:20 AMA food microbiologist explains why you shouldn't worry about consuming poultry or dairy—so long as you take the right precautions.
The Science of Having a Great Conversation
Posted on: 10 Jun, 03:20 AMForming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections.
Milky Way galaxy had a big collision with another galaxy very recently
Posted on: 09 Jun, 10:20 PMThe findings have been deduced from the ripples that are created by each collision that causes wrinkle through different families of stars, affecting how they move and behave in space.
Star to explode in the night sky. It can be seen with naked eyes
Posted on: 09 Jun, 10:20 PMThe star in question, T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), is a binary system located 3,000 light-years from Earth. It consists of a white dwarf orbiting an ancient red giant.
Slow motion video shows what it takes to launch 5,000-ton Starship
Posted on: 09 Jun, 10:20 PMThe fourth test flight, which took place on June 6, 2024 from SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in Boca Chica, Texas, marked a significant milestone for the aerospace company.
Why Sunita Williams's third mission to space is the most important
Posted on: 09 Jun, 10:20 PMSunita Williams is on her third historic flight to space. She became the first woman to pilot a spacecraft on its maiden test flight to space adding more hours to her already spent 322 days in space.
Mangalyaan-2: Why India needs to go to Mars
Posted on: 09 Jun, 10:20 PMDespite a success rate of less than 50% in over 50 missions sent by various space agencies from Earth, Mars remains a hot spot for engineers, scientists and astronomers.
US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape
Posted on: 05 Jun, 11:20 PMThis year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead.
How Many Charging Stations Would We Need to Totally Replace Gas Stations?
Posted on: 05 Jun, 11:20 PMThe United States could fully transition to electric vehicles in about 20 years. When that happens, we’re going to need a lot of chargers.
The Earth Is About to Feast on Dead Cicadas
Posted on: 05 Jun, 11:20 PMTwo cicada broods, XIX and XIII, are emerging in sync for the first time in 221 years. They’re bringing the banquet of a lifetime for birds, trees, and humans alike.
The Hunt for Ultralight Dark Matter
Posted on: 05 Jun, 11:20 PMPerhaps dark matter is made of an entirely different kind of particle than the ones physicists have been searching for. New experiments are springing up to look for these ultra-lightweight phantoms.
Woman Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant Has It Removed
Posted on: 05 Jun, 11:20 PMSurgeons at NYU took out the pig kidney because it wasn’t getting enough blood flow.
Covid-19 virus can remain in sperm for 110 days after infection
Posted on: 05 Jun, 06:20 PMIndividuals planning to have children should observe a "quarantine" period after recovering from Covid-19.
Nasa Starliner launch LIVE: Astronaut Sunita Williams preps for 3rd space flight
Posted on: 05 Jun, 06:20 PMIf successful, the 58-year-old Williams will become the first woman to fly on the maiden crewed mission of a new orbital spacecraft.
Starliner Launch LIVE Updates: Astronauts Williams, Willmore arrive on the launch pad
Posted on: 05 Jun, 06:20 PMAfter years of setbacks and over $1.5 billion in cost overruns, Nasa is set to launch Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on its first crewed test flight today, carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams to the International Space Station (ISS).
Isro chief inaugurates new HAL facility to boost rocket manufacturing
Posted on: 05 Jun, 06:20 PMThe newly established facilities will significantly enhance ISRO's ability to meet its growing production needs, particularly for the Launch Vehicle Mark-3.
59-year-old Russian cosmonaut becomes first to spend 1,000 days in space
Posted on: 05 Jun, 06:20 PMOleg Kononenko achieved the milestone, having made five journeys to the International Space Station dating back to 2008.
In Defense of Parasitic Worms
Posted on: 01 Jun, 07:19 PMNature can’t run without parasites, and climate change is driving some to extinction. What happens when they start to disappear?
Don’t Believe the Biggest Myth About Heat Pumps
Posted on: 01 Jun, 07:19 PMNot only do heat pumps work fine in cold weather, they’re still more efficient than gas furnaces in such conditions.
Gene-Edited Salad Greens Are Coming to US Stores This Fall
Posted on: 01 Jun, 07:19 PMBiotech giant Bayer plans to distribute mustard greens that have been genetically altered to make them less bitter to grocery stores across the country.
Who Wants to Have Children in a Warming World?
Posted on: 01 Jun, 07:19 PMJade Sasser’s new book focuses on the racial dimensions of eco-anxiety. Among her findings: Women of color are likelier to say climate change will make them have fewer children than they want.
Zombie Fire Season Is Here in the Arctic
Posted on: 01 Jun, 07:19 PMEvery year, peatlands in the Arctic suddenly ignite. Smoldering subterranean fires from the previous summer were thought to be to blame, but now modeling suggests a worrying new cause.
Urbanisation led to 60% increase in warming Indian cities: Study
Posted on: 01 Jun, 02:19 PMA study by IIT Bhubaneswar published in the journal Nature Cities, analysed temperature data from several decades and correlated it with urban expansion metrics.
Sunita Williams to launch into space on third mission: All you need to know
Posted on: 01 Jun, 02:19 PMThe CFT mission marks a significant milestone for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which will carry Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS for a planned stay of up to two weeks.
Sunita Williams to launch aboard Starliner on 3rd mission to space today
Posted on: 01 Jun, 02:19 PMThe launch readiness review, held earlier at Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, confirmed that all systems, facilities, and teams supporting the test flight are ready for liftoff.
Hubble telescope is shut as engineers rush to find latest fault
Posted on: 01 Jun, 02:19 PMThe telescope's instruments remain stable, and its overall health is good. The gyros, which measure the telescope's turn rates, are crucial for determining the direction the telescope is pointed.
Sunita Williams to launch into space: How to watch Starliner test mission live
Posted on: 01 Jun, 02:19 PMThe launch is expected to take place at 9:55 pm IST, with the Starliner spacecraft set to lift-off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Boeing’s Starliner Is Almost Ready to Launch a NASA Crew Into Space
Posted on: 28 May, 03:19 PMSeven years behind schedule, this month Starliner will send two astronauts to space on a mission for NASA. The troubled company still has lots of catching up to do.
A Warp Drive Breakthrough Inches a Tiny Bit Closer to 'Star Trek'
Posted on: 28 May, 03:19 PMPhysicists have figured out how a warp drive could work—even if it's more useful for our understanding of gravity than interstellar travel.
Does String Theory Actually Describe the World? AI May Be Able to Tell
Posted on: 28 May, 03:19 PMUsing machine learning, string theorists are finally showing how microscopic configurations of extra dimensions translate into sets of elementary particles—though not yet those of our universe.
The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum
Posted on: 28 May, 03:19 PMIncreasing solar activity over the next year could bring more opportunities to see fantastic displays of the northern lights.
WTF Is With the Pink Pineapples at the Grocery Store?!
Posted on: 28 May, 03:19 PMUsing DNA from tangerines and tobacco, food scientists have made a familiar fruit tastier—and more Instagrammable—than ever. We looked into pink pineapples so you don’t have to.
Agnikul to conduct maiden test launch of Agnibaan after multiple delays
Posted on: 28 May, 10:19 AMThe aerospace company, which has remained quiet about the launch, had recently announced a Notice to Airmen (Notam) information which remains active till June 5.
Boeing Starliner hit by new issues: Sunita Williams' flight not to launch in May
Posted on: 28 May, 10:19 AMAstronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are the first to launch aboard Boeing’s Starliner on an Atlas V rocket its maiden human test flight.
Gigantic iceberg four times the size of Delhi breaks off in Antarctica
Posted on: 28 May, 10:19 AMThe calving event, resulting in the 380 square kilometer iceberg designated A-83, marks the third significant ice loss from this region in just four years.
This AI headphone can listen to a single person in the crowd if you look at them
Posted on: 28 May, 10:19 AMAll you have to do is look at the person you want to listen to.
Alien planet that lies in size between Earth and Venus discovered
Posted on: 28 May, 10:19 AMThe planet orbits a cool red dwarf star and exhibits several promising factors that make it an ideal candidate for further study.
The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across the US Thanks to a Rare Solar Storm
Posted on: 24 May, 11:19 AMThree bursts of charged particles ejected from the sun have merged into a wave that could lead to brilliant auroras being visible from Moscow to Oklahoma City.
NASA’s Quest to Touch the Sun
Posted on: 24 May, 11:19 AMThe outer layers of the sun’s atmosphere are a blistering million degrees hotter than its surface. NASA sent a probe to find out why—by getting closer to the star than ever before.
Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted
Posted on: 24 May, 11:19 AMAs H5N1 continues its spread among US cow herds, raw milk enthusiasts remain utterly unfazed.
The World Is Ignoring the Other Deadly Kind of Carbon
Posted on: 24 May, 11:19 AMNot only is black carbon terrible for human health, but ever-fiercer wildfires are covering the Arctic with the dark particles, accelerating melting.
Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant
Posted on: 24 May, 11:19 AMNoland Arbaugh is the first to get Elon Musk’s brain device. The 30-year-old speaks to WIRED about what it’s like to use a computer with his mind—and gain a new sense of independence.
2000-year-old skeleton reveals how a woman was victim of human sacrifice
Posted on: 24 May, 06:19 AMThe analysis of the woman's remains, estimated to be in her late twenties at the time of her death, paints a picture of a physically demanding and arduous existence.
JNU scientists develop new vaccine candidate to battle malaria
Posted on: 24 May, 06:19 AMThe parasite's ability to develop resistance against anti-malarial drugs, coupled with the absence of an efficacious vaccine, has hindered progress in combating this deadly epidemic.
The hidden cost of climate change: Bihar battles snakebite epidemic
Posted on: 24 May, 06:19 AMWith rising temperatures and extreme weather, Bihar's communities face increasing snakebite risks. Integrated One Health approaches offer a lifeline against this escalating crisis.
Russia launched a satellite that could attack others in space, claims US
Posted on: 24 May, 06:19 AMUS intelligence agencies had been expecting the launch of COSMOS 2576 and informed allies of their assessment of the satellite before its deployment in space.
Indian-origin scientist wins prestigious Shaw Prize in astronomy for 2024
Posted on: 24 May, 06:19 AMThe Shaw Prize Foundation lauded Kulkarni's contributions to time-domain astronomy, which culminated in the conception, construction, and leadership of the Palomar Transient Factory and its successor, the Zwicky Transient Facility.
Saunas Are the Next Frontier in Fighting Depression
Posted on: 20 May, 07:19 AMThe preliminary results of a clinical trial of using heat exposure to combat depression are in—and are fueling cautious optimism that sauna practice could become an accepted treatment.
Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows
Posted on: 20 May, 07:19 AMUsers receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trial—but it’s still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug.
There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine
Posted on: 20 May, 07:19 AMA trial vaccine has succeeded in generating low levels of antibodies needed to target HIV. It’s a first but much-needed step toward preventing infection.
How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam
Posted on: 20 May, 07:19 AMA vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales.
The Complex Social Lives of Viruses
Posted on: 20 May, 07:19 AMNew research has uncovered a social world full of cheating, cooperation, and other intrigues, suggesting that viruses make sense only as members of a community.
First-of-its-kind study to analyse disaster risk to India's telecom infra
Posted on: 20 May, 02:19 AMThe CDRI project aims to map the historical hazards, risks, and impacts faced by India's telecom sector and assess the cascading effects of interdependent infrastructure failures.
Race against time: How scientists tracked the strongest solar storm to hit Earth
Posted on: 20 May, 02:19 AMInside the global effort to track the strongest solar storm, which triggered the most powerful auroras seen in over 500 years.
Video: Meteor lights up the sky over Spain, Portugal, stuns skygazers
Posted on: 20 May, 02:19 AMSocial media users were amazed as well as thrilled at the same time to witness the rare celestial event of a meteor shower and shared what they thought of it on internet.
Indian pilot becomes first to fly as tourist to space on Blue Origin’s return flight
Posted on: 20 May, 02:19 AMCaptain Gopichand Thotakura, a veteran Indian pilot, was among the six crew that were onboard a Blue Origin spacecraft that blasted off from Texas to the edge of space.
America’s first Black astronaut candidate goes to space 60 years after training
Posted on: 20 May, 02:19 AMEd Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F Kennedy championed him as a candidate for NASA’s early astronaut corps. But he wasn’t picked for the 1963 class.