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Studying DNA breaks to protect future space travelers
(NASA/Johnson Space Center) Earth's atmosphere shields life on the ground from cosmic radiation that can damage DNA. Astronauts in space have no such protection, and that puts them at risk. An investigation on the International Space Station exa...
NASA-NOAA satellite catches formation of Tropical Cyclone Lili
(NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean and captured a visible image of newly formed Tropical Cyclone Lili, located north of the coast of Australia's Northern Territory.
The World Health Organization Needs to Put Human Behavior at the Center of Its Initiatives
We can “nudge” our way toward a healthier planet-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Jeff Bezos gets set to share updated vision for Blue Origin in space — and on the moon
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and one of his Blue Origin rockets. (Blue Origin Photo)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is about to lay out an updated vision for his “other” multibillion-dollar venture, the Blue Origin rocket company,...
In "Vicious Cycle," Snowmelt Fuels Wildfires, and Wildfires Melt Snow
This feedback poses major concerns for Western water resources and wildfire risk-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Researchers develop viable, environmentally-friendly alternative to Styrofoam
(Washington State University) Washington State University researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly, plant-based material that for the first time works better than Styrofoam for insulation.
Pausing Fertility: What Will Happen When the Eggs Thaw?
Technical advances are driving a boom in egg freezing, which promises to let women put off pregnancy indefinitely. But will the science live up to the hype?-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
VR can improve quality of life for people with dementia
(University of Kent) Virtual reality (VR) technology could vastly improve the quality of life for people with dementia by helping to recall past memories, reduce aggression and improve interactions with caregivers, new research by the University of K...
Humility Is the First Step toward a Healthier World
It sometimes feels like science can do anything—but our health, like the cosmos, is shaped by forces that can dwarf even our most brilliant advances-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
TB Alliance and partners form multidisciplinary center for translational TB drug research
(Burness) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has awarded TB Alliance a Center of Excellence in Translational Research (CETR) grant (U19AI142735) for tuberculosis (TB) drug development. New translational research to deve...