Tag: Research
Origins of Earth’s Water: The Role of ‘Dark Comets’
A recent study suggests that "dark comets," near-Earth asteroids that behave like comets and may contain water ice, could make up as much as 60% of all near-Earth objects. These dark comets were first...
Understanding the Impact of Avian Influenza on Mammalian Brains
In the spring of 2022, a few red foxes in Wisconsin were displaying strange behavior. Veterinary pathologist Betsy Elsmo discovered that a local wildlife rehabilitation center was treating foxes with neurological symptoms such as...
Challenges of Launching Innovative Inventions: Understanding the Reasons for Failure
In the book "The Long History of the Future" by Nicole Kobie, the author delves into the reasons why certain innovative technologies never make it to the market. From flying cars to superintelligent machines,...
Do AI Models Have Conscious Experiences? Study Reveals ChatGPT User Perspectives
A recent study revealed that many people believe that artificial intelligence (AI) models like ChatGPT have conscious experiences similar to humans. While experts in technology and science generally disagree with this notion, advancements in...
New Title: Solving the Mystery of Breastfeeding: A Breakthrough Discovery
A recent breakthrough discovery in mice may hold the key to understanding how adult bones maintain strength during breastfeeding. Researchers have found a hormone, CCN3, that is produced during lactation and prevents bone loss,...
Unlocking the Anti-Aging Potential of Tardigrades: A Promising Discovery
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are remarkable creatures known for their ability to survive extreme conditions. Scientists at the University of Wyoming have discovered a protein in tardigrades called Cytoplasmic Abundant Heat Soluble...
Maxine Singer: Biotechnology Pioneer and Guiding Force Passes Away at 93
Maxine F. Singer, a prominent biochemist and influential figure in the field of biotechnology, passed away at the age of 93 at her home in Washington, D.C. She played a crucial role in the...
Mysterious Black Hole Found in Cluster of Stars: Astronomers’ Discovery
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri that is about 8,000 times more massive than our sun. This finding is significant because it falls in the intermediate size...
The Negative Impact of Academic Publishing Incentives on Science
Lamentations about the current academic publishing models are widespread in the scientific community. Typically, scientists write up their research results in papers that are reviewed by peers for publication in journals. However, criticisms of...
NASA Completes Year-Long Mars Mission Simulation in Houston
NASA recently completed its first year-long simulated Mars mission at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The CHAPEA-1 mission, part of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog series, began on June 25, 2003,...