The melting of large icebergs is a key stage in the evolution of ice ages

A new study, in which the Andalusian Earth Sciences Institute (IACT) (CSIC-UGR) participated, has described for…

How a longevity gene protects brain stem cells from stress

A gene linked to unusually long lifespans in humans protects brain stem cells from the harmful…

Eating more refined grains increases risk of heart attack, early death

A new study found consuming a high number of refined grains, such as croissants and white…

After A Successful Landing On Mars, NASA Rover Undergoes A Systems Checkout

Following a 300 million-mile voyage through space and a dangerous drop to the surface, Perseverance will…

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #937 19 February 2021 (Space Life Science Research Results)

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #937 19 February 2021 (Space Life Science Research Results) …

MDA Selected for Major Role on Telesat Lightspeed

MDA announced today that it has been selected to provide one of the critical technology subsystems…

Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Funds Deployment of Flexible Automation Solutions

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, has co-funded a…

Animal evolution: glimpses of ancient environments

Zoologists report the discovery of a trove of fossil fly larvae, and an intriguing caterpillar, encapsulated…

Life of a pure Martian design

Experimental microbially assisted chemolithotrophy provides an opportunity to trace the putative bioalteration processes of the Martian…

How the brain processes sign language

Over 70 million deaf people use sign languages as their preferred communication form. Although they access…