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Harvard Researchers Unravel the Enduring Mystery of Itch

Harvard Medical School researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that the skin bacterium Staphylococcus aureus can directly induce itching by interacting with nerve cells. The study, published in the journal Cell and based on experiments with mice and human cells, provides crucial insights into the longstanding puzzle of itchiness. The research explains why persistent […]

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Reimagining Neptune and Uranus: New Images Challenge Perceptions of Planet Colors

Astronomy, Planetary Science, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Uranus and Neptune, the giant ice planets within our solar system, have long been recognized for their similarities. One noticeable distinction, their coloration, has captivated scientific curiosity, with Uranus appearing aquamarine and Neptune displaying a deeper cobalt hue. However, recent revelations indicate that this visual contrast results from image processing, challenging the initial perceptions. Image

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What Does Meth Do To The Brain?

Healthcare / Jorge Paka

Methamphetamine intake triggers heightened activity in the brain, resulting in a swift surge of dopamine and various neurotransmitters. This induces temporary euphoria, including sensations of invincibility, intense pleasure, heightened motivation and energy, and other psychoactive impacts. Meth is a highly addictive substance, contributing to the demise of brain cells, particularly neurons, and causing significant damage

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Double Supernova Unveils Extraordinary Celestial Structure

Astronomy, Cosmology, Science / Ngoma Manuel

An enigmatic nebula named Tarantula in the neighboring galaxy has been a cosmic theater of stellar births and deaths for millions of years. While the closest supernova in the last 50 years, Supernova 1987A, originated from its outskirts, astronomers are now focusing on another intriguing supernova remnant within the nebula: 30 Doradus B. Pulsars, Neutron

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Evolution’s Surprising Order: Unveiling Less Random Processes

Biology, Evolution, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Recent research challenges the notion that evolution is unpredictable, shedding light on how a genome‘s past influences its future trajectory. With implications ranging from synthetic biology to medicine and environmental science, this discovery offers new possibilities for addressing real-world challenges such as antibiotic resistance, diseases, and climate change. The Hidden Influence of Evolutionary History Contrary

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Scientists Discovered a Way to Make Coffee Taste Better

Physics, Science / Jorge Paka

Stop adding salt: According to a new study, adding a bit of water to coffee beans before milling them may be the key to a better-tasting cup of caffeinated pleasure. The idea is to reduce the static electricity produced by grinding all the coffee beans, which would otherwise cause them to stick together and jam

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Babylonian Tablets Help Unraveling Space’s Weirdest Mysteries

Astronomy / Jorge Paka

Ancient Babylonian tablets from 3,000 years ago help scientists solve one of the most peculiar mysteries in space. A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets could hold key scientific insights into the Earth’s geomagnetic field. The Levantine Iron Age Anomaly (LIAA) is an example

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Lunar Exploration in 2024: A Pivotal Year for Human and Robotic Missions

Astronomy, Planetary Science, Science / Ngoma Manuel

The anticipation for a “Return to the Moon” has reached a climax, and 2024 emerges as a key year in lunar exploration. While some focus on the symbolic significance of humans setting foot on the lunar surface again, the scientific community places greater importance on the wealth of knowledge accumulated through multiple missions. Two main

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Juno Finishes Its Nearest Pass by Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io

Astronomy, Planetary Science, Science / Eduardo Paulo

NASA’s Juno spacecraft had its closest encounter with Jupiter’s moon Io in more than two decades on December 30, 2023. The robotic probe approached within 930 miles (1,500 km) of the volcanic moon, capturing detailed images of its south pole. Initiated on August 5, 2011, Juno is now in the third year of its extended

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Observations for the Night Sky in January: Linking Celestial Patterns through Asterisms

Astronomy, Science, Stellar Astronomy / Eduardo Paulo

In our notes about the night sky in December, we talked about how the Orion constellation looks like an hourglass and is easy to see. But guess what? It turns out that what we see as Orion is not the whole constellation; it’s actually just a part called an asterism. An asterism is like a

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