Science
Japan's SLIM Moon Probe Landed On Its Nose
Posted in Hardware, Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
The good news is that the mission is continuing and JAXA hopes that the lander will be able to charge its battery as the 14-day lunar day progresses enough for sunlight to fall on the panel.
Psychedelics Rapidly Fight Depression, A New Study Offers A First Hint At Why
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
Within a day, ketamine rewired brain circuits that shifted the emotional tone of memories, but not their content. The changes persisted long after the drugs left the body, possibly explaining why a single shot could have lasting antidepressant effects.
NASA Helicopter's Mission Ends After Three Years On Mars
Posted in Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
On January 25, however, NASA confirmed its rotocopter damaged at least one blade while completing a flight on January 18. Although upright and still in communication with ground control, Ingenuity’s days of aerial exploration are definitely behind it.
Genetic Study Estimates Risk Of Death From Prostate Cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
The chance of dying from prostate cancer can be reliably estimated from a short section of genetic material.
World-first Blood Test For Brain Cancer May Increase Survival Rates, Say Experts
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
Inexpensive test can help diagnose even ‘inaccessible’ tumours earlier, speeding up treatment and improving outcomes.