Find out how new MIT research reveals that geostationary satellites miss most aircraft contrails and why a combination of different satellites and ground observations can significantly reduce the climate impact of air travel. We bring what this means for the future of flights and the climate.
ARIEL is a new European hydrogen peroxide monopropellant thruster intended for precise control of rockets and spacecraft. Developed with the support of ESA's FLPP program, it offers a safer, more sustainable, and cheaper alternative to hydrazine and is already finding its first commercial application in control systems.
New UCSF research reveals a precisely targeted chain between estrogen, PYY, gut cells, and microbiota that intensifies the sensation of pain in the gut, especially in women, and helps explain common IBS symptoms like pain, bloating, and sensitivity to certain FODMAP foods, while opening the door to new therapies.
In winter, asphalt often cracks due to freezing and thawing, resulting in potholes and expensive repairs. Researchers led by Elham Fini describe in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering a binder made from algae oil that reduces cracks and improves recovery from deformations at sub-zero temperatures.
New research from the University of Virginia reveals how even a single mild traumatic brain injury can trigger changes in brain lymphatic drainage, accelerate the accumulation of tau protein, and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease decades after the injury. The findings emphasize the importance of concussion prevention and early recognition of long-term consequences.
New genetic research shows that the skin of young tanning bed users carries mutations typically found only in deep old age. Artificial UV radiation accelerates cell aging, increases the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers, and confirms that there is no safe or healthy way to tan in a tanning bed.