Early analysis of the asteroid Bennu sample returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has revealed dust rich in carbon, nitrogen and organic compounds, all of which are essential components for life as we know it. The sample is dominated by clay minerals, particularly serpentine, and reflects the type of rocks found on Earth at mid-ocean ridges. … Read more
Credit: AI-generated image A physicist who studies black holes has discovered that in an expanding universe, Einstein’s equations require that the rate of expansion of the universe at the event horizon of each black hole must be constant, and the same for all black holes. This in turn means that the only energy on the … Read more
In this image of the Serpens Nebula taken with the near-infrared camera (NIRCam) on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers found a group of aligned protostellar outflows within one small region (the upper left corner). In the Webb image, these jets are indicated by bright clumpy streaks that appear red, which are shock waves from … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! MPC1 is expressed in the human hair follicle and MPC inhibition blocks cell cycle progression and disrupts the expression of hair follicle signaling pathway genes. A) MPC1 and PDK immunoreactivity in human hair follicles. CTS connective tissue sheath. DP – … Read more
In a serendipitous discovery, researchers have created a new class of materials called “glassy gels,” which are semiliquid but difficult to break. The surprising properties of these gels are stretchy, strangely adhesive and can ‘self-heal’ when cut. They make them potentially useful for a wider range of applications than commonly used plastics, which are hard … Read more
A ‘hot Neptune’ exoplanet It has been discovered that there is sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere – an atmosphere that also spews into space as the planet orbits its star in a steeply inclined orbit every three and a third days. The existence of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere of the exoplanet, named GJ 3470b … Read more
APPLE’S first-ever ‘spatial computer’ finally goes on sale to Brits. The launched Apple Vision Pro headset was announced last summer and hit stores in February this year, but only in the United States. The Vision Pro is finally coming to the UKCredit: Apple The headset adds a digital layer to the world around youCredit: Apple … Read more
Conventional wisdom is this: the body reaches its physical peak at age 25 and it’s an uphill battle from there. But in the race for longevity with its supplements, Oura trackers, reformer pilates and sleep scores, conventional wisdom seems to be falling a bit behind. The buzz phrase of the moment is “fitness maintenance”: maintaining … Read more
By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline travel editor 08:43 June 8, 2024, updated 11:17 June 8, 2024 The Americans Cara Atwell and Jeremy Davis are currently in Portland, Oregon In a video they list surprising British things, from least to most surprising The video has been viewed more than 300,000 times so far What is the worst … Read more
Recent research on stick insects shows that genes associated with lost traits may be conserved across evolutionary timescales due to their multiple roles in biological processes, allowing for the potential reemergence of these traits. This study sheds light on the complex genetics of trait maintenance and reemergence, and points to broader implications for evolutionary biology. … Read more