Category: Science
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Navigating the Challenges of Clinical Trials
In July, Cedars-Sinai physician-scientists participated in the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference alongside global experts, sharing insights from clinical trials aimed at finding potential treatments for this neurodegenerative disorder.
Deep-Sea Sugar Compound Makes Cancer Cells Self-Destruct
Survival under harsh conditions in the South China Sea has led to remarkable adaptations in microbes. Some of them have developed powerful chemical defenses, and now, scientists believe that one of these natural weapons can help in the fight against cancer.
Surviving the Atlantic: The Incredible 76-Day Journey of Steve Callahan
In 1982, Steve Callahan, 73, survived alone in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean for 76 days by mastering fishing and distilling water.
Firefly Aerospace Secures $177 Million from NASA for Lunar Rovers Mission
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract to deliver a pair of rovers and three scientific instruments to the moon’s south pole.
Intriguing Signs Suggest Interstellar Object Might Be Engineered
NASA telescope images hint that a mysterious interstellar object could be artificially designed.
Lawrence Livermore Lab Joins the Space Race with New Telescope Initiative
On August 10, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has announced a 13-month timeline to develop a space telescope aimed at future moon missions. Scheduled for launch in 2027, this telescope will assist in selecting moon landing sites, mapping mineral resources, and monitoring potential cosmic threats to our planet.
NASA and Google Launch AI Assistant to Keep Astronauts Healthy on Mars Missions
As NASA aims for longer space missions, especially human travel to Mars, keeping astronauts healthy has become critical. In partnership with Google, they’re creating an advanced AI medical assistant to help diagnose and treat astronauts’ health issues when they’re out of Earth’s reach.
Remarkable Discovery of Natural Few-Layer Graphene in Moon Dust
A team of researchers has stumbled upon an astonishing find in lunar samples: natural few-layer graphene, a unique form of carbon that could greatly alter our understanding of how the Moon was formed and how it evolved geologically. The research, outlined in the study titled Discovery of Natural Few-Layer Graphene on the Moon, published in National Science Review, opens up exciting new opportunities for …
RFK Jr. Cuts mRNA Vaccine Funding: A Step Back for Medical Innovation
The recent move by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to withdraw federal support for mRNA vaccine research is raising alarms about potential setbacks in medical innovation and the risk of a talent exodus. Here’s why this matters for America’s leadership in science.
Trump’s New Order Puts Politicians in Charge of Federal Grants, Stirring Worry Among Scientists
A new executive order from President Trump empowers political appointees to oversee billions in federal grant funding, raising concerns among researchers.
