Category: Science
Marilyn Fogel, biogeochemist and “Isotope Queen”, dies at the age of 69
OOne of humanity's greatest existential questions is, "How did life originate on Earth?" Marilyn Fogel, a pioneer in the field of biogeochemistry, used isotopes to try to answer this question and many others related to the biogeochemical history of
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Worms live longer with mitochondria powered by light: preprint
MItochondrial dysfunction has long been associated with aging, making preventing or reversing organelle decay a high priority for longevity researchers. An important goal for such work is to decrease the organelle's membrane potential: the difference in electrical charge between
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Man-made noise disrupts fish parenting
WChicken boats buzz past the Great Barrier Reef, some small fish interrupt their parenting and reduce their offspring's chances of survival, according to a May 20 study nature communication finds. The findings add to a growing body of research
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Eight weeks of meditation doesn’t change the brain, study finds
Ca meditation restructures our brain? Several recent studies have claimed that, with daily practice, meditation can increase gray matter volume and density in some brain areas in just eight short weeks. But a study published today (May 20) in
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Scientific Snapshot: Insect Resurrection | The Scientist Magazine®
An adult moth from the confiscated "seeds" discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in September 2021.US Customs and Border ProtectionA Passenger arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Airport from the Philippines in September 2021, reportedly packing seeds for use in
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Scientific Snapshot: Giant Manta Ray Sanctuary
giant manta ray (Mobula birostris) in the waters of Komodo National Park.Nick LongfellowGgiant manta rays (Mobula birostris) are among the most well-known fish in the ocean. Their pectoral fins, which look very much like wings when swimming, can grow
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Sheldon Krimsky, head of science policy and ethics, dies at 80
ETechnical policies put in place to protect scholarly integrity often struggle to keep up with new technologies that are being developed at breakneck speed, especially when the nuances of the policy are uncovered and debated. For decades, one of
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Did Researchers Really Uncover the Cause of SIDS?
Earlier this month, scientists published a finding suggesting that reduced activity of a particular enzyme is associated with a greater risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, a mysterious condition that killed about 1,250 infants under the age of one
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Mosquitoes bite more during the day than previously thought
up Up to 30 percent of mosquito bites with the potential to transmit malaria occur indoors during the day if typical control strategies are not used, a study published yesterday (May 16). PNAS finds. The results contradict long-held assumptions
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Diabetes markers associated with COVID-19 severity in mice
EEven during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts were noting that people with diabetes were more likely to be hospitalized with the disease — the big question was why. Now, in vitro and in vivo work suggests that low levels of
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