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Science, Space and Technology News 2024

NASA’s New Global Accounting of Earth’s Rivers Reveals “Fingerprints” of Intense Water Use

The novel approach to estimating river water storage and discharge also identifies regions marked by ‘fingerprints’ of intense water use. A study led by NASA...

Aviation Fuel? Embalming Fluid? Scientists Reveal What’s Really in Your Liquor Bottle

A team of scientists is compiling a database to identify counterfeit spirits, which aims to streamline testing and reduce expenses. In the shadowy world of...

Precision From Chaos: The Unexpected Strategy Behind Smarter Robots

New AI algorithm for robots consistently outperforms state-of-the-art systems. Northwestern University engineers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm designed specifically for smart robotics....

Fiery 5,000 MPH Winds: Webb Maps Weather on Extreme Exoplanet WASP-43 b

WASP-43 b is cloudy on the nightside and clear on the dayside, with equatorial winds howling around the planet at 5,000 miles per hour. Sometimes...

NASA Astronauts Brace for Historic Night Launch Aboard Boeing’s Starliner

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are preparing for a historic flight aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore...

How the Flu Virus Sneaks Into the Brain and What We Can Do About It

Some influenza-associated brain disorders may be caused by the virus entering the brain and making proteins, suggesting that antivirals that block protein production might be...

New Study Challenges Old Theories on Y Chromosome Diversity Loss

The development of patrilineal social systems during the Neolithic period, where children inherit their father’s lineage, could be the reason for a notable decrease in...

New Research Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Wear Makeup While Exercising

A new study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology explores how wearing cosmetic foundation during aerobic exercise impacts skin and pores. The study included...

Implications for Alien Life: Scientists Discover Previously Unexplored Underground Habitat

A new molecular DNA analysis technique has enabled the detection of viable microbes at depths of up to 4.20 meters. This discovery also holds significance...

Revealing the Mysteries of the Cosmos With Faster Gravitational Wave Detection

A new study will improve the detection of gravitational waves—ripples in space and time. Scientists at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science...

Unlocking Medical Mysteries: Tyche AI’s Revolutionary Insight Into Ambiguity

By providing plausible label maps for one medical image, the Tyche machine-learning model could help clinicians and researchers capture crucial information. In biomedicine, segmentation involves...

Snow’s Secret Light Show: Scientists Reveal What Really Makes It Sparkle

Understanding the optical properties of snow may unlock advancements ranging from enhanced snow removal techniques to heightened avalanche safety. One might think that snow, of...

Genetic Enigma Solved – Scientists Unravel Cause of Rare Neurological Disease After 25 Years of Research

Some families call it as a test of faith, while others deem it a curse. Spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4), a rare but progressive neurological disorder,...

How Do Birds Flock? Researchers Reveal Previously Unknown Aerodynamic Phenomenon

These findings could be useful in the fields of transportation and energy. As you gaze into the sky in the early weeks of spring, you...

Popular Myth Debunked: New Research Reveals That Dinosaurs Were Not As Smart as We Thought

Dinosaurs were as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys, as former research suggests. An international team of paleontologists, behavioral scientists, and neurologists...

Harnessing Sunbeams for Space Travel: NASA’s Solar Sail Mission Successfully Phones Home

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has successfully established communication with ground operators and is testing innovative solar sail technology that could revolutionize space travel....

Unlocking Lifetime Flu Protection: Duke’s Innovative Vaccine Strategy

Experimental vaccine targets portions of the flu virus that don’t change. Duke researchers have opened a new avenue in the attack against influenza viruses by...

Scientists Shed New Light on the Ancient “Forgotten” City of Anqa

The Dura-Europos site in modern-day Syria is famous for its exceptional state of preservation. Like Pompeii, this ancient city has yielded many great discoveries, and...

FathomVerse: Harnessing AI and Gaming to Guide Ocean Exploration

FathomVerse combines immersive imagery, engaging gameplay, and cutting-edge science to help improve the artificial intelligence tools needed to study marine life and assess ocean health....

Secrets Beneath the Sweat: Scientists Decode the Molecular Impact of Exercise

MoTrPAC examined the molecular effects of exercise on 2,600 volunteers, incorporating factors like age, race, and gender diversity. Building upon research in rats, MoTrPAC discovered...

NASA on Alert: Scientists Gear Up for Solar Storms at Mars

The Sun will be at peak activity this year, providing a rare opportunity to study how solar storms and radiation could affect future astronauts on...

Crafting Programmable Living Materials With Synthetic Biology & 3D Printing

New study uses 3D printing and genetically modified plant cells to create complex, self-repairing materials that could revolutionize biomanufacturing and construction. Scientists are harnessing cells...

Scientists Uncover How Saturated Fats Trigger Alzheimer’s

This research, conducted by Universitat Rovira i Virgili, advances our knowledge of how obesity, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease are interconnected. A study conducted...

Decades in the Making: Laser Excites Atomic Nucleus in Groundbreaking Discovery

For the first time, lasers have successfully excited the “thorium transition,” a process long pursued by researchers. This breakthrough sets the stage for groundbreaking advancements...