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The findings will help guide scientists towards a better understanding of Mars’ evolution as a planet. Credit: JPL-Caltech Seismic studies reveal Mars may have a solid inner core. The result deepens knowledge of its evolution and lost magnetic field. Researchers have determined that Mars shares a structural similarity with Earth’s interior. Data collected by NASA’s InSight mission indicate that beneath …

An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point to a growing public health crisis that requires a new, proactive approach. While chronological age is the strongest known risk factor for cognitive decline, losing …

Over the past 40 years, Dr. Timothy Lepore has been the emergency room head, sole surgeon and medical examiner on Nantucket, a small island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Today he runs the only private practice, where he treats dozens of patients with Lyme disease each year. About 15% of residents on the island have been afflicted with the disease, which …

Scientists have warned that research into “mirror life” organisms — hypothetical life forms made up of molecules that perfectly mirror those found in regular life — should be stopped. Theoretically, it’s a cool idea. But some scientists are worried that these life forms, if they’re ever realized, could turn into a major risk for the world around us by turning into an …

Oil wells often run dry long before they should, leaving behind untapped reserves hidden by complex underground geology. Researchers at Penn State are using one of the nation’s most powerful supercomputers to add a “time dimension” to seismic imaging, uncovering rock structures that standard 3D scans miss. Credit: Shutterstock Penn State team uncovers hidden structures missed by traditional seismic scans …

Close up of a Nuragic bronzetti, a bronze statuette of circa 10 cm height with the typical horned helmet and the welcoming hand symbol. The bronzetti was found at the Bronze Age sanctuary of Abini in central Sardinia. Credit: Heide W. Nørgaard with permission of the Museo Archaeologica Nazionale di Caglairi As part of the research project Metals & Giants, …

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Two 7,000-year-old mummies from the Takarkori rock shelter in the Sahara have been found to be from a group with a previously unknown ancestry. DNA analysis of the mummies, which are the remains of female herders …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 NASA’s DART mission demonstrated that a kinetic impactor can alter an asteroid’s trajectory, advancing planetary defense strategies. 🛰️ The LICIACube satellite captured critical images of the impact, providing data on the ejected material’s mass and behavior. 🌌 The collision with Dimorphos resulted in a 35.3 million-pound debris plume, illustrating the potential for significant deflection. 💡 The …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The Indian Plate is found to be tearing apart beneath the Himalayas, altering seismic risk assessments. 🔍 New seismic studies reveal the fragmented movement of the Indian Plate, challenging previous geological models. 🌋 The discovery has significant implications for earthquake risks in the Himalayas and surrounding regions. 📊 The findings reshape our understanding of tectonic processes …

Scientists find ‘crystal clear’ relationship between cognitive decline and one factor  Surrey Live Where you store fat may influence the effect it has on your brain  New Scientist Chances of dementia diagnosis ‘significantly raised’ if your waist is this size  Daily Record Purdue-led study shows how fat disables the brain’s immune shield in Alzheimer’s disease  Purdue University Holding Onto This Fat In Your 40s …