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Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Risk are Influenced by Genetic and Socioeconomic Factors
Health

Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Risk are Influenced by Genetic and Socioeconomic Factors

Certain genetic factors can contribute to a person’s proclivity for type 2 diabetes and obesity. These genetic factors may influence metabolic processes such as insulin…
Like Human Brain, Nanowire Networks are able to Learn and Retain Information
Physics

Like Human Brain, Nanowire Networks are able to Learn and Retain Information

Nanowire networks are a promising research area for developing advanced computing systems, but their capabilities and functioning differ significantly from those of the human brain.…
Mars has a Thicker Crust than Earth and a Radioactive Heat Source
Astronomy

Mars has a Thicker Crust than Earth and a Radioactive Heat Source

Mars’ crust, its outermost planetary layer, is substantially thicker than the Earth’s crust or even the Moon’s crust. This is according to the most recent…
Researchers improve Radiation Detection and Imaging Materials
Chemistry

Researchers improve Radiation Detection and Imaging Materials

Scintillators are materials that emit light when exposed to radiation. Researchers have been working on developing scintillator materials with improved efficiency and sensitivity. By optimizing…
For Children ages 2 to 6, an Artificial Pancreas improves Blood Sugar Regulation, a study reveals
Health

For Children ages 2 to 6, an Artificial Pancreas improves Blood Sugar Regulation, a study reveals

According to a new study, an artificial pancreas developed at the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology improves blood sugar control in children aged…
Blue Origin has been chosen by NASA to provide the second Artemis Lunar Lander
Astronomy

Blue Origin has been chosen by NASA to provide the second Artemis Lunar Lander

NASA has chosen Blue Origin of Kent, Washington to create a human landing system for the organization’s Artemis V mission to the Moon. NASA will…
Lucy Spacecraft Adjusts Course for November Steroid Flyby
Astronomy

Lucy Spacecraft Adjusts Course for November Steroid Flyby

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft performed a trajectory correction maneuver on May 9 to put the spacecraft on track for a near collision with the tiny main…
Diabetes may be Exacerbated by the Loss of a Certain Type of Pancreatic Cell
Health

Diabetes may be Exacerbated by the Loss of a Certain Type of Pancreatic Cell

Diabetes can be exacerbated by the loss or dysfunction of a key type of pancreatic cell known as beta cells. Beta cells are in charge…
AI is Being Used by Chinese Tech Giant Baidu to Develop Better mRNA Vaccinations and Cancer Treatments
Technology

AI is Being Used by Chinese Tech Giant Baidu to Develop Better mRNA Vaccinations and Cancer Treatments

A new AI-powered program has generated code for COVID-19 vaccines that generate up to 128 times more antibody responses. The research arm of Chinese tech…
Could Radio Telescopes Detect Dark Photon Dark Matter Directly?
Astronomy

Could Radio Telescopes Detect Dark Photon Dark Matter Directly?

Dark matter, or anything in the universe that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, cannot be detected directly with traditional telescopes or other imaging…
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