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Early-Age Menopause Can Exacerbate Cognitive Decline

Early-Age Menopause Can Exacerbate Cognitive Decline

Researchers found that women who entered menopause before the age of 40 had worse cognitive outcomes than women…

May 28, 20253 min read
New fuel cell could enable electric aviation

New fuel cell could enable electric aviation

Batteries are nearing their limits in terms of how much power they can store for a given weight.

May 28, 20259 min read
Phonon dispersion map single crystalline β-Zn₄Sb₃ of at 300 K, measured in the longitudinal scan along [hh0].

Unlocking a new way to boost green energy materials without rare elements

A research team has discovered how to make a promising energy-harvesting material much more efficient without relying on…

May 27, 20253 min read
Meeting A Tiny Eye-like Protein That Moves Magnesium Ion with Light For A Cell

Meeting A Tiny Eye-like Protein That Moves Magnesium Ion with Light For A Cell

Prof. Chii-Shen Yang’s team at National Taiwan University resolved the molecular structure and discovered that HwMR, a light-sensing…

May 26, 20252 min read
Electricity self-sufficiency by rooftop PV + EV.

Rooftop Solar and EV Batteries Could Supply 85% of Japan’s Electricity Needs

A new study led by Tohoku University has revealed that rooftop solar panels, when combined with electric vehicles…

May 25, 20254 min read
Study: Atmospheric Mercury Levels Decreased Almost 70%

Study: Atmospheric Mercury Levels Decreased Almost 70%

Researchers found that atmospheric mercury levels have decreased by almost 70% in the last 20 years, mainly because…

May 25, 20253 min read

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Houston-area Conference to Feature Planetary Science Results

Houston-area Conference to Feature Planetary Science Results

ByAmrita TuladharMar 16, 20152 min read

NASA researchers and other scientists is going to present early science results from the agency’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission, ESA’s (European Space Agency’s) Rosetta mission, and an exploration of the evolution of Mars’ climate and atmosphere during the 46th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference March 16-20. The conference will take place at the […]

NASA Announces Small Business Industry Awards

NASA Announces Small Business Industry Awards

ByLaxman DangolMar 11, 20153 min read

The winners of the 2014 Agency-Level NASA Small Business Industry Awards (SBIA) were announced at NASA Headquarters in Washington during the spring 2015 NASA Industry Forum meeting, hosted by the…

NASA Holds Teleconference on Hubble Observations of Jupiter’s Largest Moon

NASA Holds Teleconference on Hubble Observations of Jupiter’s Largest Moon

ByLaxman DangolMar 11, 20151 min read

NASA is going to host a  teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, March 12, to discuss Hubble Space Telescope’s observations of Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon. These results are said to…

Narrowing the Knowledge Gap on Glaciers in High Mountain Asia

Narrowing the Knowledge Gap on Glaciers in High Mountain Asia

ByAmrita TuladharMar 10, 20153 min read

Kathmandu— Researchers and students from around the globe met in Kathmandu last week to assemble a more complete picture of glaciers and glacier changes throughout high mountain Asia. Two-hundred and…