Study Shows Permeable Pavements Can Reduce Tire Pollutants Harmful to Salmon
This week’s top engineering news brings a groundbreaking study from Washington State University, revealing the potential of permeable pavements in reducing tire pollutants that are harmful to salmon. The study, published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, highlights…
Newly Identified ‘Hell Chicken’ Species Suggests Dinosaurs Weren’t Sliding Toward Extinction Before Asteroid Hit
A newly identified ‘Hell chicken’ species suggests dinosaurs weren’t sliding toward extinction before the fateful asteroid hit January 24, 2024 8.01pm CET • Updated: January 25, 2024 4.45pm CET By Kyle Atkins-Weltman, Ph.D. Student in Paleoecology, Oklahoma State University and…
Study Shows Potential Breakthrough in Heart Disease Treatment Using Skin Cancer Genetics
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the treatment of heart disease. In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers demonstrated that a genetic mutation commonly found in skin cancers, specifically…
Astronomers Discover Water Vapor in Atmosphere of Smallest Exoplanet Ever Detected
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery, observing water vapor in the atmosphere of the smallest exoplanet ever detected with such a feature. The planet, named GJ 9827d, is approximately twice the size of Earth…
Ohio’s Deer Population Struggles with Chronic Wasting Disease
An area in Ohio has been experiencing an expansion of a fatal deer disorder, known as chronic wasting disease (CWD). The implications for the future of deer hunting remain uncertain, although hunters appear largely undeterred by the development. While there…
NASA’s EMIT mission helps Turkmenistan pinpoint methane leaks
Covering the business and politics of space January 25, 2024 East of Hazar, Turkmenistan, a port city on the Caspian Sea, 12 plumes of methane stream westward. Some of the plumes, detected by NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation…
New Method Proposed to Improve Discovery of Risk Genes for Complex Traits
A new study published in Nature Genetics has proposed a method to improve the discovery of risk genes for complex traits by adjusting for genetic confounders in transcriptome-wide association studies (TWAS). Researchers have long been using expression quantitative trait loci…
NASA’s Planetary Defense Capabilities Tested as Small Asteroid Disintegrates over Germany
NASA’s planetary defense capabilities were put to the test as a small asteroid, named 2024 BX1, harmlessly disintegrated over Germany. The asteroid, approximately 3 feet in size, was detected by NASA’s Scout impact hazard assessment system, providing advanced warning of…
Tips for Reducing Chronic Inflammation
A recent study has found that 18% of British individuals report experiencing chronic inflammation, a condition characterized by slow, long-term inflammation lasting several months to years. The severity and effects of chronic inflammation can vary depending on the cause of…
The Key to a Healthy Gut Microbiome: Embracing the ‘Super Six’
Attaining a healthy gut microbiome has become a popular trend in the wellness world, with many people, including TikTokers, becoming obsessed. But what does it actually mean? According to Megan Rossi, a Ph.D. and registered dietitian, the gut microbiome refers…