SAN FRANCISCO: The matter of what causes complicated neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s or multiple sclerosis continues to perplex scientists and doctors, with unknowns impeding early diagnosis and successful treatment.Even when identical twins have the same genetic risk factors, one may acquire a specific neurological condition while the other does not.That’s because, unlike diseases like cystic … Read more
NEW YORK: Columbia researchers developed probiotic bacteria that train the immune system to eliminate cancer cells, paving the way for a new class of cancer vaccinations that take advantage of bacteria’s innate tumour-targeting abilities. These microbial cancer vaccines can be tailored to each person’s specific original tumour and metastases, perhaps preventing future recurrences.In mice models … Read more
The Sun has now entered its “solar maximum period” in the current solar cycle, resulting in a noticeable increase in sunspots and heightened solar activity. Jamie Favors, the head of NASA’s Space Weather Program, explains that the solar maximum is a phase characterised by a significant rise in sunspots and solar phenomena, which can have … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has accomplished a significant feat by capturing an image of AF Leporis b, an exoplanet that is located 88 light-years away from Earth. This planet holds a special distinction as the lowest-mass exoplanet ever directly observed by JWST. Moreover, it is also notable for being the closest planet to … Read more
The October Full Moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon, will light up the night sky this week, reaching its peak illumination on Thursday, October 17th, at 7:26 a.m. EDT (4:56 p.m. IST). According to NASA, while the moon will be brightest at this time, its beauty can be appreciated from Tuesday evening through Friday morning. … Read more
Just when it seemed like Elon Musk had achieved the impossible after his SpaceX caught a booster rocket, we now have the a fully self-driving cab without a driver, a pedal, a steering wheel, or any other sort of manual intervention. Tesla’s much-anticipated Cybercab was unveiled in California, offering a preview of what could be … Read more
A rare celestial event, not seen for 80,000 years, is currently captivating stargazers and astronomers across India.Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), first discovered in January 2023, is making its debut in millennia, offering a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity. After reaching its closest point to the Sun on September 28, 2024, the comet is now moving away and … Read more
Nasa’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, which is robotic and solar-powered, took off on Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket under clear skies.The US space agency’s launched this spacecraft from Florida to investigate whether the conditions on Jupiter’s moon Europa are suitable to support life, with a mission … Read more
Have you ever wondered if there is life beyond Earth but haven’t found one except our Universe? But actually, how to determine the search of life beyond your home Universe? According to the scientists, they suggest that there are three core ingredients which are determined to make life easier and livable. Additionally, life requires time … Read more
