A new "smart soil" infused with hydrogel allows crops to grow larger with less water. Credit: Pixabay Watering and fertilizing crops to meet global food demands is a significant challenge in agriculture. Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have now developed a “smart soil” that enhances plant hydration and provides a controlled nutrient...
Credit: Pixabay Exercise is crucial for weight loss, but it seems to be more effective for some people than others. A new study focusing on slight variations in a class of metabolism-related molecules might shed light on this discrepancy. The molecule in question is PGC-1⍺, a protein involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates and fats. Although...
Credit: Pixabay People living with diabetes may find renewed hope with a recent scientific breakthrough. Researchers have tested a novel drug therapy in diabetic mice and observed a remarkable 700% increase in insulin-producing cells over three months, effectively reversing the disease Breakthrough in Insulin-Producing Cell Regeneration In diabetes, the body's destruction or damage to beta cells in...
The new spacesuit design (illustrated) that collects urine and recycles it into drinking water weighs around 8 kilograms and can purify half a liter of water in five minutes.FREMAN SPACE TEAM (ILLUSTRATION), NASA Drawing inspiration from the desert-dwelling Fremen in the science fiction series Dune, who recycle their body's moisture with special suits called stillsuits,...
Electrodes in multiple brain regions monitor real-time brain activity. Colored dots on the images indicate electrode locations across all patients, color-coded by brain region, with red dots highlighting electrodes in the DMN. Credit: Brain (2024). DOI: 10.1093/brain/awae199 Have you ever experienced a sudden breakthrough on a tough problem while thinking about something entirely different? This kind of...
An international research team discovered a lava tube on the Moon, indicating a potential habitat safe from harsh lunar conditions. The study, which reanalyzed NASA LRO mission data, offers significant insights for future lunar exploration. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com For the past 50 years, the existence of tunnels beneath the lunar surface has been a...
Credit:Freepik The periodic table, as we know it today, contains all the elements discovered or synthesized and confirmed till now. However, the quest for new elements is an ongoing scientific endeavor. Here’s a look at the current status and potential future additions: Current Status Known Elements: The periodic table currently has 118 confirmed elements, ranging from hydrogen...
Credit: Freepik Childhood is a formative period that plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s future. The habits and behaviors developed during these early years can have lasting impacts on one's physical health, emotional well-being, and overall life trajectory. Understanding how childhood habits affect adult life is essential for parents, educators, and society as...
The bones of nursing moms stay strong despite lactation draining them of calcium. A new study in mice hints at why. Crediytt: Pixabay Giving birth and caring for a newborn can be tough on a mother's bones. Estrogen, which regulates bone growth, drops sharply after birth, and lactation depletes calcium from the skeleton. However, nursing...
China has released official guidelines for AI governance, calling for international cooperationCredit: Depositphotos At this year’s World AI Conference, China unveiled the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance, outlining official guidelines that urge nations to collaborate in ensuring that the primary focus of global AI development is the benefit of humanity. In his 1942 short...
