Posts about "science"

Asteroid 2025 TF recently passed astonishingly close to Earth, flying over Antarctica merely 266 miles above the surface. Although small, its passing offered crucial insights for astronomers.

The Chemistry Nobel Prize has been awarded to three researchers for their groundbreaking work in developing structured polymers known as metal-organic frameworks, marking a significant advancement in materials science.

Researchers have identified MRAP2, a small protein in the brain, that plays a vital role in hunger control by aiding a hunger receptor in sending 'fullness' signals. This discovery could significantly advance how we address obesity and other eating-related disorders.

Scientists from the University of Hawai‘i have unveiled the mystery behind the Sun's plasma rain, attributing it to variations in elemental composition. The phenomenon, though sounding otherworldly, bears a close resemblance to processes familiar on Earth, underscoring a shared cosmic chemistry.

In a breakthrough that promises to lower the costs of producing fuels, chemicals, and materials, researchers have measured a minute fraction of an electron crucial for catalytic processes. This discovery, made by a team from the University of Minnesota and the University of Houston, resolves a longstanding mystery and opens new avenues for industrial applications.

Researchers have successfully revived a traditional yogurt-making process from the Balkans and Turkey, leveraging ants as natural fermenters. This method highlights the intricate microbial balance that modern industrial yogurt-making often lacks.

Matthew Shoulders, a pioneering figure in protein folding and innovative protein engineering techniques, has been appointed as the head of MIT's Department of Chemistry. His leadership is poised to invigorate chemistry research and education efforts.

Deep underground in South Dakota, the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment is on the brink of potentially unlocking the secrets of dark matter—a fundamental yet elusive component believed to constitute the majority of the universe. With the help of the world's most sensitive particle detector, researchers are pushing the boundaries of our understanding.

A newly discovered protein, MRAP2, could pave the way for innovative approaches to manage obesity, acting as a switch to regulate hunger by enhancing the effectiveness of the appetite receptor MC4R. This breakthrough in understanding could lead to novel treatments addressing the global obesity epidemic.

Recent research led by Houston Methodist provides groundbreaking insights into how obesity potentially accelerates the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study reveals that extracellular vesicles originating from fat tissue may carry damaging signals, fostering the accumulation of amyloid-β plaques in the brain, and act as conduits between body fat and brain health.