NASA's little CAPSTONE cubesat is making good progress on its long journey to the moon.The 55-pound (25 kilograms) CAPSTONE launched to Earth orbit aboard a Rocket Lab Electron booster on Monday (June … [Read more...] about NASA’s CAPSTONE cubesat mission keeps raising orbit toward the moon
Tricky Mars rocks making things difficult for Perseverance
NASA's Perseverance rover is on the hunt for the "goldilocks" of rocks to sample on Mars. One of the key goals of Perseverance's mission is to collect rock samples that will be returned to Earth in a … [Read more...] about Tricky Mars rocks making things difficult for Perseverance
Study of Ancient Mass Extinction Reveals Dinosaurs Took Over Earth Amid Ice, Not Warmth
With a lava flow in the distance, a primitively feathered theropod dinosaur carries off a mammalian victim during a snowy volcanic winter caused by massive eruptions during the Triassic-Jurassic … [Read more...] about Study of Ancient Mass Extinction Reveals Dinosaurs Took Over Earth Amid Ice, Not Warmth
Serotonin and Dopamine Modulate Aging in Response to Food Odor and Availability
Summary: Medications that block serotonin and dopamine enable the life extension effect of the FMO protein in C. elegans, even in the presence of the smell of food.Source: University of MichiganIt’s … [Read more...] about Serotonin and Dopamine Modulate Aging in Response to Food Odor and Availability
FDA-Approved Drug Reduces Blood Vessel Problems Caused by Aging
An FDA-approved blood sugar-lowering medicine may help prevent vascular constriction and stiffness in aged male mice.The study shows that the medication stopped the constriction and stiffening of the … [Read more...] about FDA-Approved Drug Reduces Blood Vessel Problems Caused by Aging
7 Healthy Japanese Foods to Add to Your Diet
A traditional Japanese dinner is very healthy.Japanese food is famous for its health benefits. The Japanese have the second-highest life expectancy in the world, and they attribute their good health … [Read more...] about 7 Healthy Japanese Foods to Add to Your Diet
There’s a Change Happening to Earth’s Outer Core, as Revealed by Seismic Wave Data
Most of our knowledge about what sits at the center of our planet comes from the study of seismic waves rolling out from earthquakes. Careful analysis of these waves can reveal the composition of … [Read more...] about There’s a Change Happening to Earth’s Outer Core, as Revealed by Seismic Wave Data
Israeli-developed smart fabric uses electricity to fast-track repair of nerves
Israeli researchers say they have developed a material that speeds the repair of damaged nerves using electricity. The ultra-thin material — a high-tech fabric of sorts — can be wrapped around damaged … [Read more...] about Israeli-developed smart fabric uses electricity to fast-track repair of nerves
After The Largest Extinction Event on Earth, These Animals Were The First to Recover
The Permian–Triassic extinction event, which happened roughly 252 million years ago, is colloquially known as the Great Dying because of the way it obliterated life on Earth – almost ending it … [Read more...] about After The Largest Extinction Event on Earth, These Animals Were The First to Recover
If Recipes Confuse You, Alzheimer’s Could Be to Blame — Best Life
Cooking and sharing meals is central to many of our lives—an everyday ritual that keeps us close. But experts say it can also offer a window into your health—if you know what to look out for. In … [Read more...] about If Recipes Confuse You, Alzheimer’s Could Be to Blame — Best Life