Articles tagged with #research

The pursuit of advanced propulsion systems has been a longstanding goal for space agencies and private space companies worldwide. Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) has emerged as a promising technology, offering the potential for significant improvements in spacecraft efficiency and travel times. MIT...

A team of researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge has made a monumental discovery in the field of cardiovascular health. The study, published in the prestigious journal The Lancet , involved a vast dataset of over 600,000 individuals from across the globe. By analyz...

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), have made a significant breakthrough in the field of computing, developing a new "intelligent" material that computes like a human brain. This innovative material, known as a "neuromorphic material," has the ability to process inform...

The research vessel, the R/V S.A. Agulhas II, has departed from Cape Town, South Africa, carrying a team of 30 scientists and researchers to the Doomsday Glacier in Antarctica. The glacier, named 'Doomsday' due to its potential to cause catastrophic sea-level rise if it collapses, has been rapidly m...

The International Polar Year Research Expedition (IPYRE) has begun its highly anticipated journey to Antarctica, marking a significant milestone in the scientific community's quest to understand the world's most remote and inhospitable continent. Led by the National Science Foundation, IPYRE brings ...

The traditional flu treatment, Tamiflu, has faced criticism in recent years due to its high cost, limited availability, and concerns over antiviral resistance. As a result, researchers have been exploring other options to combat the flu, with several new treatments emerging as potential alternatives...

For decades, autism has been perceived as a singular condition, but a recent study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has sparked a fresh understanding of the disorder, suggesting that it is, in fact, comprised of four distinct subtypes. The study, led by Dr. Daniel G...

The study, published in the journal Science Daily, reveals that a common food ingredient may have a profound impact on a child's health trajectory. The research team analyzed data from over 1,000 children and found that those who consumed high levels of this ingredient during early childhood were mo...

California officials are sounding the alarm after learning that the Trump administration is planning to target a key national weather research center. The center, which is responsible for monitoring and predicting extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, is a critical resour...