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Introduced tardigrade proteins slows human cell metabolism

Biostasis is initiated by tardigrade protein assembly.

Webb’s new high-definition look at exploded star: Cas A

Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on the holiday tree, supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) gleams...

Shear shock waves mediate haptic holography via focused ultrasound

Researchers uncover physical limitation in haptic holography.

A lead-free neutron and gamma-ray composite shielding material

Neutron shielding materials are essential components for radiation protection in many nuclear facilities. Especially in some nuclear fusion experimental devices, the diagnostic system like...

ESO shares new image of Flame Nebula

Orion offers you a spectacular firework display to celebrate the holiday season and the new year in this new image from the European Southern...

Researchers developed a technique to predict space radiation exposure for future missions

NASA researchers developed a technique to predict radiation risk on International Space Station missions.

First measurements of moon radiation level

The measurements show an equivalent dose rate of about 60 microsieverts per hour.

Chernobyl fungus could protect astronauts from harmful space radiation

The protective shield can be grown on-site from a sample weighing only a few grams.

New biomaterial could shield from harmful radiation

Northwestern University scientists have developed a new biomaterial called selenomelanin, melanin enriched with selenium, that shows extraordinary promise as a shield for human tissue against harmful radiation.

Scientists look to mathematics to make cancer treatment more effective

Scientists at the Pune-based National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed a mathematical model that promises to...

Scientists have Discovered a Potentially Suicidal Problem with Going to Mars

Nasa wants to have humans on Mars in the next few decades. They are planning human colonies on the Red Planet by the 2030s. Similarly, China...

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