Tag: Research
Unlocking the Potential: Advancing Marijuana Research with Legalization
Marijuana research has been hindered by restrictions for decades, but recent actions by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug could be a step...
Air Pollution Linked to 38% Decrease in IVF Success
Air pollution exposure can significantly decrease the chance of a live birth after IVF treatment, according to research that deepens concern about the health impacts of toxic air on fertility.Pollutant exposure has previously been...
Is Fake Meat Linked to Heart Disease? Unveiling the Truth from Scientific Studies
Recent headlines have been buzzing about the potential link between fake meat and heart disease. A study published in the Lancet Regional Health–Europe suggests that plant-based ultraprocessed foods, not specifically meat substitutes, could be...
Protecting Satellites from Space Radiation: Next-Gen Material Self-Heals from Cosmic Rays
The space environment is known for its extreme radiation, making it crucial for scientists to develop materials that can withstand such conditions. In a recent study published in January 2024, a team of materials...
Year-Long NASA Mission in 3D-Printed Mars Bunker in Texas
Four NASA volunteers recently completed a year-long mission in a 3D-printed Mars bunker in Texas. Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell, and Nathan Jones spent 378 days in the simulation, which aimed to replicate...
Mysterious X-Shaped Structures Discovered in Earth’s Upper Atmosphere – NASA’s Findings Explained
A recent discovery by NASA's GOLD mission has revealed unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in Earth's ionosphere, the electrified region of the atmosphere that allows for long-distance travel of radio signals. The ionosphere's density...
NASA’s 1st Year-Long Mock Mars Mission Wraps Up Today
NASA's first year-long mock Mars mission is coming to an end today, and you can watch it live on NASA TV. The CHAPEA mission began on June 25, 2003, with four volunteers sealed inside...
New Snake Species Discovery: Blue-Lipped, Yellow-Eyed Snake with Vivid Colors
A recent discovery in the world of wildlife has brought attention to a new species of snake found in Vietnam. This snake, named Trimeresurus cyanolabris, has captured the interest of researchers due to its...
‘Light Painting: Astronauts Get Creative on ISS | Photos’
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick got creative on the International Space Station (ISS) for a July 4, 2024 photoshoot during Expedition 71. With no fireworks allowed on the space station, Dominick improvised with camera flashes...
Discovery of Giant Salamander-like Fossil with Fangs in Namibia
Fossil hunters in Namibia have made an incredible discovery of a giant 280 million-year-old salamander-like creature known as Gaiasia jennyae. This apex predator, measuring about 2.5 meters in length, had a unique appearance with...