NASA’s Psyche mission spacecraft successfully used a close Mars flyby as a gravitational slingshot boosting its velocity on its trajectory toward the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche.
Category: Health & Science
India Unveils National Biomedical Innovation Platform to Accelerate Domestic Drug Discovery
The Indian government launched a new national platform to boost biomedical research and drug development domestically reducing reliance on imported pharmaceutical active ingredients.
Wild Snakes in Southeast US Found Carrying Multiple Simultaneous Infections Including Deadly Fungus
A sweeping new study of wild snake populations in the southeastern United States revealed many animals are carrying multiple simultaneous infections including a dangerous fungal disease.
Scientists Discover Himalayan Pit Viper Was Actually Five Separate Species for 160 Years
Researchers studying Himalayan venomous snakes used genetic analysis to reveal that what scientists believed was a single species is actually five distinct species that went unrecognised for over 160 years.
WHO Confirms Ebola is Spreading Faster in DRC Than Containment Efforts Can Keep Pace
The World Health Organization issued an urgent warning that Ebola is outpacing containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo with healthcare workers overwhelmed and communities in fear.
Oldest Known Hand-Held Wooden Tools Discovered Dating Back 430000 Years to Stone Age Humans
The tools were found buried at an ancient site and are extraordinary in their age and state of preservation.
WHO Director-General Warns No Vaccine Exists for the Ebola Strain Now Spreading in Africa
The specific strain circulating in eastern Congo and Uganda is different from strains covered by available vaccines.
Stronger Rest-Activity Rhythms Linked to Better Circadian Health in Adults
New research found that people with more consistent daily movement and rest patterns had stronger biological clocks.
Obesity May Worsen Alzheimer’s Through Fat Molecules That Send Harmful Brain Signals
Scientists identified lipid signalling pathways that may accelerate cognitive decline in obese individuals.
Grapes May Benefit Skin Health by Changing Gene Expression Finds New Study
Research suggests natural compounds in grapes alter gene activity in ways that protect skin from ageing damage.