BioNoticias
1ª semana de diciembre 2024
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Biología
Excrementos fósiles de dinosaurio dan nuevas pistas sobre por qué llegaron a dominar la Tierra Los dinosaurios tardaron aproximadamente 30 millones de años en dominar la Tierra.
El sexo y el comportamiento de las aves en el nido influyen en la probabilidad de que les piquen insectos
Un equipo científico, liderado por el Museo Nacional de Ciencias
Naturales (MNCN-CSIC), ha analizado a qué aves pican los insectos en una población de herrerillo común, Cyanistes caeruleus, situada en un robledal de Valsaín, Segovia.
La focaccia: una tradición culinaria neolítica de hace 9.000 años
Una nueva investigación constata que en los denominados husking trays neolíticos, que eran recipientes con una gran base ovalada y paredes bajas, fabricados con arcilla gruesa, se hacían grandes panes con agua y harina que podrían haber sido cocidos y colocados en hornos abovedados durante unas dos horas a una temperatura inicial de 420°C.
Investigadores de 25 universidades desaconsejan la introducción del bisonte europeo en la Península
Los científicos explican que es imposible que este animal pueda sustituir al bisonte representado en Altamira, porque esta especie prehistórica es distinta, definitivamente extinguida, que vivió en un hábitat, conocido como la ‘estepa del mamut’, que tampoco existe en la actualidad.
Menos del 7 % de las zonas de colisión entre ballenas y barcos tienen medidas de protección La actividad marítima, con grandes portacontenedores que transportan el 80 % de las mercancías comercializadas a través de los océanos, pone en riesgo cada año a miles de ballenas que resultan heridas o mueren tras ser golpeadas por buques.
New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappears
Geneticists have developed a gene drive-based solution to the widespread problem of insecticide resistance.
Aportan evidencias sobre la atlantificación del océano Ártico
La expedición internacional Biodiversidad Global de Calcificadores Planctónicos Marinos ha aportado nuevas evidencias sobre este fenómeno, un proceso relacionado con el cambio climático que implica la progresiva invasión de aguas atlánticas en el océano Ártico.
Extraños ruidos del fondo del Pacífico son un diálogo entre animales
Un análisis con tecnología de vanguardia de misteriosos sonidos repetitivos grabados en el fondo del Océano Pacífico hace décadas ha determinado que responden a una conversación entre animales.
Recrean un ratón a partir de un gen más antiguo que la vida animal
Un gen presente en un organismo unicelular relacionado con los animales ha sido utilizado para crear células madre empleadas posteriormente para dar lugar a un ratón vivo y que respira.
Engineering nature's blueprint: Dendron-based assemblies for chlorophyll's materials
Chlorophyll (a naturally occurring pigment involved in photosynthesis)inspired molecules hold promise for developing next-generation lightharvesting materials.
DNA repair: A look inside the cell's 'repair café'
New research sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA. For the first time, the team has mapped the activity of repair proteins in individual human cells.
What's the story, morning glory?
Morning glory plants that can resist the effects of glyphosate also resist damage from herbivorous insects, according to a new study.
These wild chimpanzees play as adults to better cooperate as a group
Compared to children, adults don't play as much, but social play into adulthood is considered a universal human trait.
The Parasaurolophus' pipes:
Modeling the dinosaur's crest to study its sound
Scientists have presented results on the acoustic characteristics of a physical model of the Parasaurolophus' crest.
Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks
Spanish explorers may have brought the first peach pits to North America, but Indigenous communities helped the ubiquitous summer fruit really take root, according to a new study.
Sweet tooth- Ethiopian wolves seen feeding on nectar
For the first time, Ethiopian wolves have been documented feeding on the nectar of Ethiopian red hot poker flowers.
Single gene causes embryo notochord deformity in zebrafish
Researchers confirm using zebrafish that if a certain gene is not excluded when vertebrate embryos are developing, the notochord will not elongate properly, resulting in a shortened form.
Light-altering paint for greenhouses could help lengthen the fruit growing season in the UK New spray developed by scientists could help boost UK farming and increase the UK's food security.
Caste differentiation in ants
Scientists have revealed how a specific hormone regulates ant caste differentiation by phenotypic measurements of organ-level developmental changes and matching transcriptome analyses.
Bats' amazing plan B for when they can't hear
When bats can't hear, new research finds that these hearing-dependent animals employ a remarkable compensation strategy.
Study on gene regulation with surprising results
Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA.
Friendly social behaviors are contagious for chimpanzees
Chimpanzees are more likely to engage in play or groom each other if they see others performing these social behaviors first, researchers report.
Study finds genetic mechanisms behind high-yield apple trees
Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries.
Cyanobacterial circadian clock uses an AM radio-like mechanism to control cellular processes
Cyanobacteria, an ancient lineage of bacteria that perform photosynthesis, have been found to regulate their genes using the same physics principle used in AM radio transmission.
'Genetic time machine' reveals complex chimpanzee cultures
Chimpanzees are known for their remarkable intelligence and use of tools, but could their cultures also evolve over time like human cultures?
Exploring the impact of offshore wind on whale deaths
Scientists have presented work examining the circumstances surrounding the whale deaths off the coast of New Jersey in the winter of 2022-23, which prompted concern that survey work in the area somehow contributed to their deaths.
New era in amphibian biology
Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles.
The next evolution of AI begins with ours
The genome has space for only a small fraction of the information needed to control complex behaviors.
Prehistoric hunter-gatherers heard the elks painted on rocks 'talking'
Researchers performed acoustic impulse response measurements in front of 37 rock painting site and found that the same vertical rock surfaces that have the painted elks, humans and boats, are also effective sound reflectors.
Brain test shows that crabs process pain
Researchers have demonstrated that painful stimuli are sent to the brain of shore crabs providing more evidence for pain in crustaceans.
Herodotus' theory on Armenian origins challenged by first wholegenome study
Armenians, a population in Western Asia historically inhabiting the Armenian highlands, were long believed to be descendants of Phrygian settlers from the Balkans.
Fighting aging by staying compact
The secret to cellular youth may depend on keeping the nucleolus a condensed structure inside the nucleus of a cell small, according to nvestigators.
Researchers redefine what it means for a cell to be alive or dead
Cellular death is a fundamental concept in the biological sciences. Given its significance though, its definition depends on the context in which it takes place, and lacks a general mathematical definition.
Same plant, different tactic: Habitat determines response to climate
A research team has found some clues to how plants survive in colder regions.
World's
oldest lizard wins fossil fight
A storeroom specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years has had its identity confirmed.
Great apes visually track subjectobject relationships like humans do, study finds
Great apes track events with their eyes in the same way that humans do, according to a new study.
New study reveals the explosive secret of the squirting cucumber
A team has solved a mystery that has intrigued scientists for centuries: how does the squirting cucumber squirt?
How fungi colonize plant roots
Researchers have identified two fungal enzymes that hijack the immune system of plants, playing a critical role in the colonization of plant roots.
What a gut fungus reveals about symbiosis and allergy
A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract, according to new research.
Florida panthers deemed unaffected by emerging fatal genetic condition
Biologists have determined that Florida panthers are likely not at increased risk for contracting chronic wasting disease from eating infected deer.
Biomedicina
Brains
grew faster as humans evolved
Brain size increased gradually within each ancient human species rather than through sudden leaps between species.
Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to a new study.
For those with CTE, family history of mental illness tied to aggression in middle age
People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new study.
Drug research: Decoding the structure of nano 'gene ferries'
Researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level when transporting RNA drugs.
AI can predict study results better than human experts, researchers find
Large language models, a type of AI that analyses text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a new study.
New discovery could offer significant answers on Alzheimer's disease
A new study represents a significant step forward in scientists' understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
No 'one size fits all' treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
Factors beyond carbohydrates have a substantial influence on blood glucose levels meaning current automated insulin delivery systems miss vital information required for glucose regulation, a new study has found.
Food additive carrageenan (E 407) could disrupt the intestinal barrier and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals.
Scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language
A study has revealed that genetic variants associated with higher likelihood of rhythm impairments tended to be also associated with higher likelihood of dyslexia.
Cellular traffic congestion in chronic diseases suggests new therapeutic targets
Chronic diseases such as diabetes are on the rise and are costly and challenging to treat.
New research points way to more reliable brain studies
A new study identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health.
Soccer heading damages brain regions affected in CTE, study finds Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a new study.
Caregivers experience decline in well-being
New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the caregiving context.
New approach to epilepsy treatment combines genetics and brain mapping
Researchers have developed a new method called MoPEDE, which has the potential to improve epilepsy treatment.
Simple secret to living a longer life
Increasing physical activity levels could extend your life up to 11 more years according to new research using accelometry data.
Newer epilepsy medications used during pregnancy do not affect neurological development in children
Children of mothers who took certain anti-seizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study.
'Alzheimer's in dish' model shows promise for accelerating drug discovery
A decade ago, researchers introduced a new model for studying Alzheimer's disease.
Concussions slow brain activity of high school football players
A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal.
Cervical cancer deaths in young women plummet after introduction of HPV vaccine
Researchers found a reduction in cervical cancer mortality in women under the age of 25, which is likely due to the introduction of the HPV vaccine.
Animal characters can boost young children's psychological development
A study has shown that iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit or Toad and Ratty from The Wind in the Willows can also play an important role in the development of children's theory of mind skills, which include the ability to read and predict social changes in the environment through tone of voice, choice of words, or facial expression.
Breakthrough could revolutionize future of tick control
Scientists create potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.
Drinking plenty of water may actually be good for you
Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day.
La contaminación atmosférica se asocia a mayor duración de síntomas de la covid persistente
La exposición a contaminantes atmosféricos (PM2,5 y PM10) se asocia con una mayor duración de síntomas de la covid persistente, en parte debido a su impacto en la gravedad de la infección aguda.
Long COVID brain fog linked to lung function
In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a new study.
World's most common heart valve disease linked to insulin resistance in large national study
A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common heart valve disease -- aortic stenosis (AS).
Wild boars could be a potential source of hepatitis E transmission to humans in the Barcelona metropolitan area
Over the last few decades, wild boar populations have increased in the urban areas of Barcelona and in other parts of Catalonia.
Eliminating physical activity disparities between male and female youth could save hundreds of millions of dollars, new study says Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save around $780 million for each new cohort of six-to-17-year-olds, according to a new study. In fact, bringing more equity to sports participation could save even more: $1.55 billion.
Cellular 'power plants' control inflammation
Researchers discover how mitochondria not only produce energy but also influence inflammation.
It might be wrecking the climate, but carbon dioxide is actually good for your cells
Chemists unravel how bicarbonate can protect cells from oxidative stress in a study that challenges how cell damage has been studied for decades.
Recovery of testing for heart disease risk factors post-COVID remains patchy
Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study.
Machine learning reveals behaviors linked with early Alzheimer's, points to new treatments
Scientists used a new video-based machine learning tool to pinpoint otherwise-undetectable signs of early disease in mice that were engineered to mimic key aspects of Alzheimer's.
Tirzepatide shows powerful diabetes-prevention effect in threeyear trial
Tirzepatide, a new injectable weightloss drug, reduced the risk of diabetes in patients with obesity and prediabetes by more than 90% over a three-year period, compared with placebo, according to the results of a new study.
The link between sleep and blood pressure: New research sheds light on gender differences
You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body.
Scientists identify important factor in neural development
Scientists have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells.
Scientists find why tamoxifen works better for some people
Tamoxifen is a common and important treatment to prevent breast cancer from recurring.
Cancers grow uniformly throughout their mass, study finds Cancer cells on the surface are thought to have natural advantages compared to cells deep within, which is why scientists have hypothesized tumors grow more in their periphery than in the core.
Dopamine and serotonin work in opposition to shape learning
Research shows that reward-based learning requires the two neuromodulators to balance one another's influence like the accelerator and brakes on a car.
How cancer cell death may harm the immune system and promote tumor growth
A new study has uncovered an unexpected way cancer cells can escape the immune system, making it harder for treatments to work.
How long ring fingers can point to a love of alcohol
There is evidence that alcohol consumption is influenced by prenatal sex steroids, so experts decided to use a sample of students for their research into the subject.
Simple lab-free test to detect bacteria in fluids from water to urine
Engineers and biochemists have brought their skills together to make it possible for untrained users to confirm contamination in fluids using a biogel test that changes color in the presence of such bacteria as E. coli, listeria and other frequent testing targets.
Research links wildfire smoke exposure with increased dementia risk
Research found that wildfire smoke is especially hazardous to people's memory health.
Beyond screen time: Complex factors shaping child development
New research challenges views on screen time, revealing factors such as parental mental health and the type of screen being used may have some impact on child development.
Study reveals new way to unlock blood-brain barrier, potentially opening doors to treat brain and nerve diseases
Researchers developed an innovative approach demonstrated in mouse models and isolated human brain tissue to safely and effectively deliver therapeutics into the brain, providing new possibilities for treating a wide range of neurological and psychiatric diseases.
Chromosomal chaos promotes therapy resistance in leukemia cells and opens up new treatment approaches
Chromosomal instability plays a crucial role in the progression of cancer: it shapes the properties of tumor cells and drives the development of therapy resistance.
Sub-Saharan Africa leads global HIV decline
A new study reveals significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, alongside a stark warning that current trends indicate the world is not on track to meet the ambitious UNAIDS 2030 targets.
New imaging study finds evidence that emotion regulation is not always the most effective strategy to mitigate suicidal ideation Depressed individuals who reflexively attempt to dampen their initial emotional responses to reminders of their negative memories have a low tolerance for distressing emotional stimuli in general and may respond to stress in their daily lives with greater upticks in suicidal thoughts.
Posible nuevo tratamiento contra la aterosclerosis
La aterosclerosis, una de las causas principales de ataques cardíacos o accidentes cerebrovasculares, se origina por la acumulación de colesterol LDL siglas en inglés de lipoproteínas de baja densidad, procedente de la sangre, en la pared de las arterias.
Home testing kits and coordinated outreach substantially improve colorectal cancer screening rates Colorectal cancer screening is an effective tool for catching the disease early when it's most treatable, yet it is underutilized at federally qualified health centers (FQHC).
Smarter city planning: Researchers use brain activity to predict visits to urban areas
Researchers have measured the brain activity of people who had never been to a specific city and then use this brain activity to predict other people's actual visits to places around that city.
Popular diabetes and obesity drugs also protect kidneys, study shows The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes shows they have significant benefits in people with and without diabetes.
Encuentran un circuito neuronal clave en el rechazo sexual de ratones hembra
Las hembras de mamíferos como los roedores aceptan solo intentos de apareamiento durante su fase fértil. Un equipo de investigadores de la Fundación Champalimaud de Lisboa ha descubierto en ratones un circuito neuronal fundamental para el rechazo sexual fuera del ciclo reproductivo.
Simplicity is key to understanding and achieving goals
People's preference for simple explanations of any situation is connected to their desire to execute tasks efficiently, finds a new study from the University of Waterloo.
Revolutionary bioengineering research may transform type 1 diabetes care, pave way for tackling cancer and autoimmune disease
Researchers recently collaborated on a novel, highly specific strategy to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) using a tagged beta cell transplant in tandem with localized immune protection provided by specialized immune cells also tagged with a complementary but inert targeting molecule.
Potential new biomarker for psychosis diagnosis
The current standard of care for psychosis is a diagnostic interview, but what if it could be diagnosed before the first symptom emerged?
Innovative approach maps gene activity in the
living human brain
A groundbreaking method to profile gene activity in the living human brain has been developed.
Hunger hormone leptin can direct neural development in a leptin receptor-independent manner
Researchers from the lab of Richard Simerly have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hypothalamic neural circuitry.
Self-assembling proteins can be used for higher performance, more sustainable skincare products
Researchers have created a novel protein-based gel as a potential ingredient in sustainable and highperformance personal skincare products (PSCPs).
Hear this! Transforming health care with speech-to-text technology
Researchers study the importance of enunciation when using speech-totext software in medical situations.
Alzheimer's: New strategy for amyloid diagnostics
A research group has investigated how Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed more reliably in the future.
Language used by mothers affects oxytocin levels of infants
Infants whose mothers regularly use language to describe what their child is thinking or feeling, have higher levels of the hormone oxytocin, finds a new study.
Inceptor regulates insulin homeostasis: A new approach for diabetes therapies
In 2021, a research team discovered the insulin-inhibitory receptor 'Inceptor' and its role as a suppressor of the insulin signaling pathway.
Women who suffer pregnancy complications have fewer children
Women who suffer severe complications during their first pregnancy or delivery are less inclined to have more babies, a study reports.
Phages, towards a targeted alternative to antibiotics
With the rapid development of antibiotics in the 1930s, phage therapy using viruses known as bacteriophages or phages to tackle bacterial infections fell into oblivion.
Researchers use fitness tracker data and machine learning to detect bipolar disorder mood swings
Investigators evaluated whether data collected from a fitness tracker could be used to accurately detect mood episodes in people with bipolar disorder.
Researchers develop tools to examine neighborhood economic effects on spinal cord injury outcomes
A new study emphasizes that neighborhood conditions significantly shape recovery opportunities for individuals with SCI and advocates for environmental interventions to reduce health inequities.
New technology points to unexpected uses for snoRNA
Researchers recently developed a new approach for identifying new cellular RNA targets of snoRNAs.
Pandrug-resistant bacteria from the war in Ukraine are extremely pathogenic
It has been a year ago since bacteria from war-wounded at hospitals in Ukraine were analyzed.
Brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's therapies shows effectiveness rather than harm
A loss of brain volume associated with new immunotherapies for Alzheimer's disease may be caused by the removal of amyloid plaques, rather than the loss of neurons or brain tissue, finds a new study.
Social networked friendship quality can be means of combating loneliness
Spending too much time social networking appears to be a key driver in loneliness, but a new article suggests motivated uses of social networking sites for connecting with people and feeling companionship can also play a role in alleviating it.
Metabolic and bariatric surgery safe and effective for patients with severe obesity, study finds A multicenter examination of data demonstrates that for patients with a body mass index at or above 70 kg/m2 metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent intervention.
Political opinions influence our choice of chocolate
We distance ourselves from completely neutral products if they are liked by people who have political views that we find disagreeable.
Electrical nerve stimulation eases long COVID pain and fatigue, study finds
A wearable electrical nerve stimulation device can provide relief to people experiencing the persistent pain and fatigue linked to long COVID, according to new research.
Online health care reviews turned negative following COVID pandemic Researchers showed online reviews of health facilities took a negative turn after COVID and remain that way.
Exploring factors affecting workers' acquisition of exercise habits using machine learning approaches Researchers analyzed data from middle-aged workers who had received Specific Health Guidance a revolutionary system implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to improve lifestyle habits for individuals with metabolic syndrome and those at presumptive risk of metabolic syndrome.
How Golgi stress affects T-cells' tumor-fighting ability
Researchers investigating ways to reduce exhaustion in cancer-fighting T-cells found that the Golgi apparatus can be used as a simple marker more Golgi means a more robust cell.
Short-term menopausal hormone therapy has no long-term cognitive impact, study finds Short-term menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) did not have longterm cognitive effects when given to women in early postmenopause, according to a new study.
The factors behind the shifting trends of ischemic heart disease and stroke
Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to a new study.
New model of neuronal circuit provides insight on eye movement
Working with week-old zebrafish larva, researchers decoded how the connections formed by a network of neurons in the brainstem guide the fishes' gaze.
Probiotic may counteract fireretardant chemical damage
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere.
Athletes have significantly better working memory than sedentary people
A recently published meta-analysis reveals an advantage in sportsrelated information processing compared to non-athletes.
Need a landing pad for helicopter parenting? Frame tasks as learning Parents are much less likely to intervene when their young children are getting dressed or performing other simple chores if those tasks are framed as learning opportunities, according to a new study.
AI protein engineer capable of making proteins 'better, faster, stronger'
Engineered proteins are critical industrial and medical applications, ranging from vaccine development to making crops or food proteins more resilient.
The human heart may have a hidden ability to repair itself
After severe heart failure, the ability of the heart to heal by forming new cells is very low.
El Hospital La Paz implanta un dispositivo cardíaco intracorpóreo a una niña de 12 años
El hospital público La Paz de Madrid ha llevado a cabo por primera vez en España el implante de un dispositivo cardíaco intracorpóreo en una paciente pediátrica.
Listening for early signs of Alzheimer's disease
People with Alzheimer's exhibit a loss of motor control along with cognitive decline, and one of the earliest signs of this decay can be spotted in involuntary eye movements known as saccades.
A groundbreaking new approach to treating chronic abdominal pain
A research team has developed a new class of oral peptide therapeutic leads for treating chronic abdominal pain.
Standing at work can be detrimental to blood pressure
A new study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants' 24-hour blood pressure.
Cooking up a breakthrough: Engineers refine lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies
Engineers have cooked up a new way to improve mRNA delivery, developing an optimal 'recipe' for ionizable lipids key ingredients in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the molecules behind the COVID-19 vaccines and other innovative therapies.
Overthinking what you said? It's your 'lizard brain' talking to newer, advanced parts of your brain Scientists sought to better understand how humans evolved to become so skilled at thinking about what's happening in other peoples' minds.
Less than 50% of many prenatal supplements have the adequate amount of choline and iodine New research reveals many prenatal vitamins don't contain enough of the nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy, while others contain harmful levels of toxic metals.
Troubling spike in severe pregnancyrelated complications
A new study reveals a troubling rise in severe maternal health issues and birth complications in Illinois from 2016 to 2023, closely linked to increases in chronic health conditions affecting pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, mental health disorders and especially obesity, which saw the largest increase in annual rates.
Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
Researchers have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.
New insights into sleep uncover key mechanisms related to cognitive function
While it's well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related to nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, remain largely unexplored.
Scientists identify key mechanism in development of skin cancer
Researchers have discovered how the interplay between a key protein and an endolysosomal ion channel promotes tumor development in skin cancer.
Dementia risk prediction: Zerominute assessment at less than a dollar cost
A study by researchers presents their low cost, scalable methodology for the early identification of individuals at risk of developing dementia.
A bioinspired capsule can pump drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract
Inspired by the jets of water that squids use to propel themselves through the ocean, a team developed an ingestible capsule that releases a burst of drugs directly into the lining of the stomach or other organs of the digestive tract.
First molecule identified that promotes gut healing while inhibiting tumour progression
Researchers found a molecule that can both help the intestines to heal after damage and suppress tumour growth in colorectal cancer.
New imaging method enables detailed RNA analysis of the whole brain
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking microscopy method that enables detailed threedimensional (3D) RNA analysis at cellular resolution in whole intact mouse brains.
From food crops to cancer clinics: Lessons in extermination resistance
Researchers explore how established agricultural pest management strategies could be adapted to address cancer therapy.
Your child, the sophisticated language learner
Sentences contain subtle hints in their grammar that tell young children about the meaning of new words, according to new research.
Confidence drives feedback-seeking behavior: Insights into learning and motivation
New research reveals how low confidence drives feedback-seeking, enhancing learning with insights for education and rehabilitation strategies.
Cigarette smoke alters microbiota, aggravates flu severity
A new study shows that cigarettesmoke induced changes to the microbiota resulted in increased severity of disease in mice infected with influenza A virus.
Relacionan marcadores
inflamatorios con el pronóstico del cáncer de mama
Un equipo del Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), el Instituto Catalán de Oncología (ICO) y la Agencia Internacional de Investigación en Cáncer (IARC), ha llevado a cabo un trabajo que analiza la asociación entre los niveles de varios marcadores de inflamación en sangre y la supervivencia a largo plazo.
Scientists find a region of the mouse gut tightly regulated by the immune system
Researchers have analyzed the entire mouse intestine, mapping gene expression and cell states and location in the healthy gut and in response to perturbations such as inflammation.
Snoring linked to behavioral problems in adolescents without declines in cognition
Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rulebreaking, and aggression, but they do not have any decline in their cognitive abilities, according to a new study.
Mapping 1.6 million gut cells to find new ways treat disease
By combining 25 datasets, researchers have created the largest cohesive cell atlas of the human gut and uncovered a new way that stomach cells may play a role in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Human immune system is 'ready to go' long before birth
The most comprehensive map of the developing human thymus sheds light on how immune responses are built and maintained at early life, with implications for understanding and treating immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, and cancer.
Study uncovers potential new target for treatment of chronic, debilitating skin disease
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an immune disease that affects up to 4% of the global population and causes painful, recurring skin lesions and inflammation, primarily in the folds of the skin.
Early skeleton map reveals how bones form in humans
Full view of how bones and joints form in the first trimester uncovers cells and pathways that could help diagnose and treat skeletal conditions in the future.
Distractions significantly delay remote drivers' reaction time
Distractions slow the reaction time of automated vehicle remote drivers by over five seconds, new research has shown.
Empowering neuroscience: Large open brain models released
Scientists have developed the largest and most detailed computational models of rat hippocampal and somatosensory cortex regions to date.
Scientists implicate a novel cellular protein in hepatitis A infection Scientists have long been trying to tease apart hepatitis A virus, to understand its inner workings and how it functions in the human body.
New hope for diabetic heart disease treatment
Drug discovery researchers have found that a natural fat molecule called 'lipoxin A4' (LXA4) could significantly reduce inflammation and improve function for diabetic hearts.
Signals of inflammation during pregnancy linked to aging and memory changes 50 years later
A new study analyzed data from participants who have been followed for over 50 years, starting before their births.
New genetic explanation for heart condition revealed
A potentially life-changing heart condition, dilated cardiomyopathy, can be caused by the cumulative influence of hundreds or thousands of genes and not just by a single 'aberrant' genetic variant, as was previously thought, finds a new study.
Tantrums in young children could be linked to ADHD, study finds Preschool children who struggle to control their emotions and behaviour have more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -known as ADHD -- at age seven, a study suggests.
Study reveals how cell types shape human brain networks
Researchers have uncovered how different types of brain cells work together to form large-scale functional networks in the human brain interconnected systems that support everything from sensory processing to complex decisionmaking -- paving the way for new insights into brain health and disease.
Parkinson's drug changes the gut microbiome for the worse due to iron deficiency
In a groundbreaking new study scientists have revealed that the widely prescribed Parkinson's disease drug entacapone significantly disrupts the human gut microbiome by inducing iron deficiency.
Discovery explains kidney damage caused by blood pressure drugs
Scientists have discovered how longterm treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood.
How anti-obesity drugs are linked to food waste
Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found.
Design and imagination as essential tools during the climate crisis
Researchers advocate the use of imagination in tackling the climate crisis.
How nerve stimulation could ease inflammatory bowel disease
A new study shows stimulating the vagus nerve in mice with colitis reduced stress-driven symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease by regulating SUMOylation, an immune response that triggers gut inflammation.
How educational attainment may impact memory and dementia risk later in life
Historical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later life memory and risk of dementia, according to a new study.
Weight-loss drug reduces risk of early death for patients with heart failure, trial finds Weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved pump function, new research reveals.
Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure
A new study reveals surprising findings about how babies exposed to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) grow during their first year of life.
Females sleep less, awaken more frequently than males
A new animal study shows that males and females have profoundly different sleep patterns.
Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosis
Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found.
Mapping of atherosclerotic plaque cells may predict future risk of stroke or heart attack
Researchers show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack.
Research team develops novel biomimetic speaking valve technology
A research team has developed a novel biomimetic speaking valve technology that could significantly increase the safety of tracheostomized patients.
Seeing memories form
Resembling a seahorse, as its name implies from the Greek words 'hippos' (horse) and 'kampus' (sea monster), the hippocampus is a brain region crucial for memory formation.
Recycled pacemakers function as well as new devices, international study suggests
Recycled pacemakers can function as well as new devices, according to a new study.
New study shows promising results for COPD treatment
A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients.
Synchronized movement between robots and humans builds trust, study finds
Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonized, researchers have discovered.
Key strategies against drug-resistant prostate cancer
An enzyme called EZH2 has an unexpected role in driving aggressive tumor growth in treatment-resistant prostate cancers, according to a new study.
Researchers develop clinically validated, wearable ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring
A re-engineered wearable ultrasound patch for continuous and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring has undergone comprehensive clinical validation on over 100 patients, marking a major milestone in wearable technology research.
Scientists develop breakthrough culture system to unlock secrets of skin microbiome The skin microbiome plays a key role in skin health and disease. While imbalances in skin microbiome composition are linked to disease, studying it has been challenging due to limited methods for culturing multiple bacterial species together.
Researchers eliminate the gritty mouth feel: How to make it easier to eat fiber-rich foods
Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it.
Tumor cells suffer copper withdrawal
While toxic in high concentrations, copper is essential to life as a trace element.
Preterm birth associated with increased mortality risk into adulthood
Being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth until the third and fourth decades of life.
Trial shows alcohol-mimicking medication can give laryngeal dystonia patients back their voice
Researchers have led a clinical trial of a drug that mimics the effects of alcohol in more than 100 patients with laryngeal dystonia, a neurological condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms in the larynx and can have debilitating impacts on a person's voice.
Stopping severe malaria by harnessing natural human antibodies
Scientists have identified human antibodies capable of targeting the proteins responsible for severe malaria, potentially paving the way for new vaccines or treatments.
Probiotic delivers anticancer drug to the gut
Researchers shrink gastrointestinal tumors in mice using a yeast probiotic to deliver immunotherapy to the gut, offering a potentially novel strategy to target hard-toreach gut cancers.
Researchers use artificial intelligence to diagnose depression Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps to identify depression based on both speech and brain neural activity.
Healthy women have cells that resemble breast cancer
A new study finds that, in healthy women, some breast cells that otherwise appear normal may contain chromosome abnormalities typically associated with invasive breast cancer.
War impacts the function of children's DNA and slows development
Children living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, according to a ground-breaking study.
R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth, according to crosscultural study
People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with smooth texture and a flat shape, according to the findings of a new study.
Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
Researchers have pinpointed what could be the early genetic origins of breast cancer -- cancer-like mutations appearing in the cells of healthy women.
Artificial intelligence can be used to predict river discharge and warn of potential flooding
Researchers have created a method that uses artificial intelligence to more accurately predict short-term river discharge using historical data from two hydrometric stations on the Ottawa River along with other weather-based parameters.
Why
weight?
Researchers
say it’s fitness that matters
As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs.
Cholesterol is not the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease
Salk scientists have tracked the flow of trans fats using mouse models to describe the molecular mechanisms that cause trans fats to promote atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), explaining how industrially produced transunsaturated fatty acids in our food significantly promote ASCVD and encouraging lawmakers to impose regulations on the use of these fats in food.
Biotecnología
Genome editing with the HDRenhancing DNA-PKcs inhibitor AZD7648 causes large-scale genomic alterations
A compound that enhances homology-directed repair in CRISPR editing leads to genome instability.
Un protocolo innovador revela la distribución de un receptor clave para la memoria en cerebros con alzhéimer
Un trabajo liderado por el Instituto de Neurociencias (CSIC-UMH) describe por primera vez la distribución de los receptores de NMDA en cerebros humanos ‘post mortem’ con alzhéimer.
Lipid nanoparticle-mediated mRNA delivery to CD34+ cells in rhesus monkeys
A lipid nanoparticle is used to deliver mRNA to hematopoietic stem cells in macaques.
Lab-grown breast milk Meet the biotech startups brewing milk in bioreactors to improve on baby formula.
Intravenous administration of blood–brain barrier-crossing conjugates facilitate biomacromolecule transport into central nervous system
Biomacromolecules are delivered across the blood–brain barrier when administered systemically.
Recovery of biological signals lost in single-cell batch integration with CellANOVA
A statistical framework quantifies single-cell batch variation and recovers meaningful biological signals.
Desvelan el papel clave del pH para activar mecanismos de resistencia de las plantas a la falta de nutrientes
Un estudio del CSIC muestra que la señalización del pH en plantas activa la respuesta celular ante la falta de potasio asociada a la agricultura intensiva.
Pooled CRISPR screens with joint single-nucleus chromatin accessibility and transcriptome profiling
MultiPerturb-seq profiles gene expression and chromatin accessibility in single-cell pooled CRISPR screen.
Medioambiente
Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production finds yields have continued to grow at roughly the same rate since the 1960s.
Oil spill still contaminating sensitive Mauritius mangroves three years on, study finds
Three years after bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off Mauritius, spilling 1000 tonnes of a new type of marine fuel oil, research has confirmed the oil is still present in an environmentally sensitive mangrove forest close to important Ramsar conservation sites.
Under-ice species at risk as Arctic warms
'Specialist' lifeforms that live under Arctic sea ice are at risk as the ice retreats, new research shows.
Descubren una nueva especie de sapo arlequín en peligro de extinción en Ecuador
Una nueva especie de sapo arlequín en peligro de extinción fue descubierta en la Amazonía ecuatoriana, según anunció el Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad (Inabio) de Ecuador, que fue parte de una investigación donde también participaron científicos nacionales y extranjeros.
Pastoreo extensivo para recuperar la biodiversidad Empresas de energía, pastores y organizaciones ambientales colaboran en un proyecto de pastoreo extensivo en León para recuperar la biodiversidad en los terrenos donde operan estas empresas.
Quantum mechanism identified as a key to accelerating ocean temperatures
Accelerating rates of heat uptake by oceans that don't fit current climate models can now be explained by quantum physics.
Predicting the weather: New meteorology estimation method aids building efficiency
Researchers propose a new method to generate meteorological data that takes into account the interdependence of meteorological factors, such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation.
Unexplained heat-wave 'hotspots' are popping up across the globe
A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain.
Crayfish map gives conservation a helping claw
A new mapping project puts 427 crayfish taxa and over 100,000 observation records on the first searchable global atlas: World of Crayfish.
Can we avert the looming food crisis of climate change?
Researchers share a mathematical model created to capture the nonlinear relationships between CO2, temperature, human population, and crop growth.
Delay and pay: Climate tipping point costs quadruple after waiting The cost of reversing the effects of climate change restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work.
Air fryers confirmed as least polluting cooking method
Air fryers produce a tiny fraction of the indoor air pollution emitted by other cooking methods including pan and deep frying, a new study has shown.
Improved catalyst turns harmful greenhouse gases into cleaner fuels, chemical feedstocks
A chemical reaction can convert two polluting greenhouse gases into valuable building blocks for cleaner fuels and feedstocks, but the high temperature required for the reaction also deactivates the catalyst.
Bye-bye microplastics: New plastic is recyclable and fully oceandegradable
Researchers have developed a new durable plastic that won't pollute our oceans.
Dos ejemplares de lince ibérico mueren atropellados en la provincia de Sevilla
Dos ejemplares de lince ibérico han muerto atropellados en carreteras de la provincia de Sevilla, según han informado a EFE fuentes de Ecologistas en Acción y de la Consejería de Sostenibilidad, Medio Ambiente y Economía Azul de la Junta de Andalucía.
'Biodiversity is not a luxury': Connection between wealth and ecosystem health
This study examines the positive correlation between an area's wealth and biodiversity, known as the 'luxury effect.'
How climate change threatens this iconic Florida bird
A new analysis of data from a longterm study finds that warmer winters driven by climate change reduced the number of offspring raised annually by the federally threatened Florida scrub-jay by 25% since 1981.
Managing forests with smart technologies
Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive human activity.
Impact of climate change on water resources will increase price tag to decarbonize the grid
A new study warns that current plans to achieve zero emissions on the grid by 2050 vastly underestimate the required investments in generation and transmission infrastructure.
Más de 450 primates y felinos rescatados gracias a 15 años de trabajo de un centro de Villena
Más de 450 primates y grandes felinos han sido recuperados en el mayor centro de rescate de estas especies en el sur de Europa, AAP Primadomus de Villena (Alicante), que abrió sus puertas hace justo 15 años.
New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding
With help from AI, scientists developed a method that generates satellite imagery from the future to depict how a region would look after a potential flooding event.
Using sunlight to recycle black plastics
Not all plastics are equal some types and colors are easier to recycle than others.
España implantará el sistema de devolución y retorno de botellas de plástico
El Gobierno pondrá en marcha en el plazo de dos años y en todo el territorio nacional el sistema de depósito, devolución y retorno (SDDR) de las botellas de plástico de un solo uso, después de comprobar que en el año 2023 únicamente se recogió el 41,3 % de estos envases, frente al objetivo del 70 %, marcado por la Ley de Residuos para este año.
Tapping excess heat from a camp stove for charging power
New research may make it possible to keep electronic devices powered with another piece of equipment you're likely to bring with you while exploring the great outdoors: camping stoves.
Las riadas pueden romper el equilibrio biológico en los sistemas costeros y los ríos
Las fuertes riadas que han castigado el litoral mediterráneo estas semanas tienen consecuencias más graves de lo que se puede observar a simple vista ya que, como advierten algunos biólogos, acaban con mucha vida marina y pueden romper el equilibrio biológico en los sistemas costeros y en los ríos.
Study calls for city fashion-waste shakeup
With most donated clothes exported or thrown away, experts are calling for a shakeup of how we deal with the growing fashion waste issue.
Early Mesoamericans trapped fish far earlier than previously thought Archaeologists have collected data which indicates the presence of a large-scale pre-Columbian fishtrapping facility.
In Patagonia, more snow could protect glaciers from melt -- but only if we curb greenhouse gas emissions soon
In an era of dwindling glaciers, Southern Patagonia has managed to hold on to a surprising amount of its ice. But, a new study suggests that this protective effect might be pushed up against its limits soon.
Scientists develop groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida
Scientists have developed a pioneering tool that can pinpoint where invasive species have been, aiding eradication efforts.
Desarrollan un plástico que se descompone en el agua del mar para reducir la contaminación
Un equipo científico ha desarrollado un nuevo plástico duradero que, aseguran sus responsables, no contaminará los océanos.
Caña común, la invasora que nos deja sin los bosques de ribera y su protección ante avenidas
La caña común (Arundo donax) se encuentra en el listado de las cien especies exóticas invasoras (EEI) más peligrosas del mundo de la Unión Internacional de Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) y, aunque lleva siglos entre nosotros, ha saltado a los titulares tras las devastadoras inundaciones de Valencia y Albacete.
Recuperar la salud de la Amazonía para garantizar la salud de su población
La Fundación Pondera, organización sin ánimo de lucro española de cooperación internacional en materia de gestión sanitaria, impulsa un proyecto que busca devolver la salud a los ecosistemas amazónicos para garantizar la de sus habitantes, en especial la de las poblaciones indígenas, las más expuestas a la degradación del medio.
Un incendio, un lobo envenenado, un vertido: el delito medioambiental en La Raya/A Raia
Un fuego forestal intencionado que cruza la frontera, un lobo envenenado en La Raya hispanolusa, un vertido a un río transfronterizo y un control conjunto frente a delitos medioambientales son situaciones que precisan una coordinación entre los cuerpos de seguridad de España y Portugal.
La subida del nivel del mar amenaza la subsistencia de las poblaciones costeras del Mediterráneo Un tercio de la población de la región mediterránea vive muy próxima al mar y depende de sus infraestructuras y actividades económicas circundantes para subsistir.
La UE redujo un "histórico" 16,5% las emisiones de instalaciones eléctricas en 2023
La Unión Europea logró reducir en un "histórico" 16,5% las emisiones de las instalaciones eléctricas e industriales en 2023, según revela el informe sobre el mercado de carbono publicado este martes por la Comisión Europea, que analiza el funcionamiento del Régimen
Comunitario de Comercio de Derechos de Emisión (RCCDE) en 2023 y el primer semestre de 2024.
Research highlights the pressures human activities place on tropical marine ecosystems
The tropical coastlines of Southeast Asia are home to some of the most important and biodiverse marine ecosystems on the planet.
Keeping the lights on and the pantry stocked: Ensuring water for energy and food production
Water scarcity threatens the viability of hydropower and agriculture. A new study in the Andes shows sustainable irrigation and reforestation are the best responses.
Less cold: Ocean cold period in the early 20th century less pronounced than previously thought
A new study shows that the oceans were less cold in the early 20th century (1900 1930) than previously thought. During this period the ocean appears too cold due to the way some measurements were taken.
Stability of perovskite solar cells doubled with protective coating
Scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the lab.
Manatees might be relatively recent arrivals to Florida
New research suggests that while manatees are an indelible part of Florida's seascape, they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State.
Environmental impacts of plastics: Moving beyond the perspective on waste
The fact that plastics pollute the environment and generate problems has been well-researched in many areas.
Some trees can acclimate to changing temperatures
Climate change is a persistent and growing challenge to plant life on our planet.
Diverse diets of civets in Borneo rainforest allow them to live in same geographical area
Typically, closely related animal species have difficulty coexisting because they are competing for similar resources.
Climate change and air pollution could risk 30 million lives annually by 2100
Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern, and it is expected to heighten in the future.
Superior photosynthesis abilities of some plants could hold key to climate-resilient crops
Scientists discovered a stretch of DNA in both C3 plants, like wheat and soybeans, and C4 plants, like corn and sorghum, that is responsible for optimizing C4 plant photosynthesis and making them better at withstanding heat and drought.
New model sheds light on groundwater declines by linking irrigation decisions and groundwater use
Sustainable rates of groundwater withdrawal in Oregon's Harney Basin were surpassed 20 years prior to the time declining groundwater levels were generally recognized, a new analysis found.
Research aims to roll back contamination caused by toxic tires
A new study demonstrates a way to diminish the impact that tires have on the environment when they can no longer be used on vehicles.
Turning carbon emissions into methane fuel
Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could be converted into an alternative fuel using electricity from renewable sources.
Study raises concerns about the climate change and global conflict crises
Researchers are looking at the impact of climate change in communities affected by conflict and have found that many countries most impacted by these crises are being overlooked.
Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare
Dairy cows typically rest for 10 or more hours a day, so a dry, clean, and comfortable place such as a freestall to lie down and rest is essential for their health, well-being, and production performance.
Mixed forests reduce the risk of forest damage in a warmer climate
Forests with few tree species pose considerably higher risk of being damaged and especially vulnerable is the introduced lodgepole pine.
Artificial intelligence can be used to predict river discharge and warn of potential flooding
Researchers have created a method that uses artificial intelligence to more accurately predict short-term river discharge using historical data from two hydrometric stations on the Ottawa River along with other weather-based parameters.
El Creaf detecta 214 especies que florecen cuando "no les toca" en Cataluña este último año
El observatorio ciudadano
RitmeNatura del Creaf, con el apoyo del Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya, ha detectado 214 especies de plantas en Catalunya que "han florecido cuando no les tocaba, a causa del calentamiento del global", según informan en un comunicado de este martes.
Ciencia
To design better water filters, engineers look to manta rays
Studying the filter-feeding mechanism of mobula rays, engineers developed a new design for industrial cross-flow water filters.
Astronomers may have discovered the answer to a mysterious stellar event
Researchers have made a recordbreaking astrophysical discovery while simultaneously uncovering a possible explanation for the rare and extreme astrophysical event known as long-period radio transients.
Magnetic tornado is stirring up the haze at Jupiter's poles
Dark ovals in Jupiter's polar haze, visible only at UV wavelengths, were first noticed 25 years ago, then ignored.
Most energetic cosmic-ray electrons and positrons ever observed
Scientists have recently identified electrons and positrons with the highest energies ever recorded on Earth.
SpaceX lanzará la nave que llevará un dron a Titán
Entre las numerosas lunas de nuestro sistema solar, Titán, en órbita a Saturno, destaca por ser la única con una atmósfera no menos densa que la de la Tierra y líquido en la superficie.
Uranus's swaying moons will help spacecraft seek out hidden oceans
A new computer model can be used to detect and measure interior oceans on the ice covered moons of Uranus.
A clue to what lies beneath the bland surfaces of Uranus and Neptune
When Voyager 2 flew by Uranus and Neptune 40 years ago, astronomers were surprised that it detected no global dipole magnetic fields, like Earth's.
Novel supernova observations grant astronomers a peek into the cosmic past
An international team of researchers has made new observations of an unusual supernova, finding the most metal-poor stellar explosion ever observed.
Captan la señal de un sistema binario de agujeros negros masivos interactuando con una nube de gas
Científicos del Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) han participado en este estudio aportando datos clave.
Ancient hot water on Mars points to habitable past
New research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past.
3.2 million km/h galaxy smash-up
A massive collision of galaxies sparked by one travelling at a scarcely-believable 2 million mph (3.2 million km/h) has been seen in unprecedented detail by one of Earth's most powerful telescopes.
A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter
Axions are the most likely candidate for enigmatic dark matter that dominates the universe.
New ion speed record holds potential for faster battery charging, biosensing
A speed record has been broken using nanoscience, which could lead to a host of new advances, including improved battery charging, biosensing, soft robotics and neuromorphic computing.
Astronomers discover first pairs of white dwarf and main sequence stars in clusters, shining new light on stellar evolution
Astronomers have discovered the first pairs of white dwarf and main sequence stars 'dead' remnants and 'living' stars in young star clusters.
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