Existing medication offers hope for sleep apnea sufferersDepositphotos A commonly used epilepsy medication for children may hold the key to improving the lives of millions suffering from sleep apnea, as a clinical trial has shown remarkable results in reducing symptoms and enhancing daytime alertness. Sulthiame's Unexpected Benefits Sulthiame, marketed as Ospolot, is typically prescribed to manage...
View from the orbiting Polaris Dawn spacecraftSpaceX After completing its first day in orbit, the Polaris Dawn mission is set to conduct the first-ever private spacewalk. Two astronauts are scheduled to exit the Dragon spacecraft Resilience at 2:23 am EDT. Here's how to watch. Launched at 5:23 am EDT on September 10, 2024, from Complex 39A...
NASA/Conceptual Image Lab, Wes Buchanan, and Krystofer Kim NASA scientists have confirmed the existence of a third global energy field encircling Earth, known as the ambipolar electric field. This newly discovered field plays a crucial role in propelling charged particles into space from the poles. Historical Context and Existing Fields Traditionally, Earth’s global energy fields have been...
A drug already used to treat Alzheimer's could find a second use in inducing a hibernation-like state, to save lives during medical emergencies. Credit: Pixabay In a medical emergency, timely treatment is essential. However, a commonly used drug could be repurposed to induce a hibernation-like state, slowing organ damage and extending the time available to...
Credit: Depositphotos The potential threat of plastic pollution to human health remains uncertain, but the recent discovery that we are unknowingly consuming tiny plastic fragments in our water is causing widespread concern. To prevent microplastics and nanoplastics from infiltrating our bodies and brains, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a potentially sustainable and safe...
Credit: Pixabay Neuroscientists believe they have pinpointed the extensive neural network that fuels the brain's creativity. Unlike specific movements or sensory responses, creative thinking is not limited to a single area of the brain's outer cortex. However, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine have identified the brain circuits crucial to certain types of creative thought. When...
The self-powered aquatic robot skims on the water's surface like a water striderBinghamton University Researchers have created prototype robot bugs equipped with sensors that replicate biological digestive systems to generate energy, use a Janus interface for a continuous nutrient supply, and glide across water like water striders. In 2017, DARPA introduced a program to develop and...
Credit: Pixabay In a thrilling advancement for astronomy and the quest for extraterrestrial life, an international team of scientists has revealed the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet located just 40 light-years away, which equates to a relatively close 378 trillion kilometers from Earth. Researchers globally, with significant contributions from McGill University and...
MIT researchers Aly Kombargi (left) and Niko Tsakiris (right) with their new hydrogen reactorTony Pulsone MIT scientists have found an intriguing new method to produce hydrogen fuel using soda cans, seawater, and coffee grounds. They believe this chemical reaction could power engines or fuel cells in marine vehicles that use seawater. Hydrogen plays a crucial role...
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...
