Exercise improves brain function in overweight and obese individuals

New findings show that, on top of its benefits for metabolism, mood, and general health, exercise…

Food and alcohol reduce activity in 'hunger neurons' via different brain pathways

How does the brain process rewards? Researchers are investigating how the brain responds differently to two…

Brain stimulation enhances motivation to work for food

Electrical stimulation of the brain through the vagus nerve increases the motivations to work for food,…

'Hunger hormone' enhances memory

Neuroscience researchers have identified a surprising new role for the ‘hunger hormone’ ghrelin. Ghrelin has previously…

Chinese CAS-7B Satellite Carrying an FM Transponder to Launch

Another Amateur Radio satellite is set to launch from China. CAMSAT CEO Alan Kung, BA1DU, reports…

Coral reefs shifting away from equator

Coral reefs are retreating from equatorial waters and establishing new reefs in more temperate regions, according…

Addicted to Ran, ovarian cancer cells stop moving when deprived

In a new study, researchers have shown the key role that a protein called Ran plays…

Satellite Industry Association Applauds FCC Chairman Pai's Call to Empower Satellite Entrepreneurs and Streamline SmallSat Regulations

The Satellite Industry Association today commended Federal Telecommunications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai for his commitment to…

Firefly and Israel Aerospace Industries Enter Exclusive Agreement for U.S. Commercialization of Lunar Lander Technology

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. announced today that it has signed an Intellectual Property and Engineering Support Agreement…

Hinge-like protein may open new doors in cystic fibrosis treatment

Drugs known as potentiators alleviate some symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Researchers recently figured out how these…