Today's Science Pulse
Hidden Star Clusters Discovered Deep Inside Nearby Galaxies
A UK‑led study using VLA and ALMA data uncovered previously hidden giant star clusters deep within nearby galaxies, describing them as “ring factories.” The findings highlight how young stellar activity shapes galactic evolution across the universe.
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By the numbers: Foundation Alloy raises $22M Series A
Marketers Say NAD+ Pills and Infusions Can Boost Longevity. What's the Evidence?
NAD+ supplements and IV infusions have become a booming segment of the wellness market, promising everything from anti‑aging effects to improved energy. While animal studies consistently show metabolic and mitochondrial benefits, human trials remain small and inconclusive, with modest improvements in specific patient groups. Researchers can safely raise blood NAD+ levels using NR or NMN precursors, but the clinical relevance for the average consumer is unproven. Prices range from $30‑$80 for pills to $200‑$1,000 per infusion, despite limited efficacy data.
LanzaTech & DTU to Open Biofoundry to Turn Carbon Emissions Into High-Value Products
U.S. synthetic‑biology firm LanzaTech has signed a two‑year agreement with Denmark’s Technical University (DTU) Bright hub to launch an AI‑powered C1 biofoundry. The facility will use engineered microbes to convert methane, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from industrial waste streams...
Global Research Trends on the Impact of Obesity on Male Infertility: A Bibliometric Analysis
A new bibliometric study maps the rapidly expanding field linking obesity to male infertility, identifying exponential growth in publications since 2012 and forecasting a peak around 2027. China leads in sheer output with 204 papers, while the United States commands...
Weight Changes and All-Cause Mortality in Critically Ill Patients: A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort Study
A retrospective analysis of 30,537 U.S. ICU patients found that the rate of body‑weight change during hospitalization is a strong, independent predictor of both ICU and hospital mortality. Each additional 1 % increase in weight was linked to a 4 % rise...
Effects of Magnesium Potassium Sulfate on Tibetan Sheep Quality and Its Volatile and Non-Volatile Metabolic Substances
A recent study evaluated dietary magnesium‑potassium‑sulfate (PMS) supplementation in Tibetan sheep and found that a 0.3% inclusion markedly improved carcass traits, while a 0.25% level boosted intramuscular fat, omega‑3 fatty acids, and meat pH stability. Metabolomic analysis linked these gains...
Dietary Polysaccharides in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Recent Advances
Recent research highlights dietary polysaccharides as potent prebiotic agents that reshape gut microbiota and mitigate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Studies across multiple animal models show that compounds such as Gastrodia elata polysaccharides, oat β‑glucan, and Lycium barbarum polysaccharides increase beneficial...
The Impact of Early Enteral Nutrition on 28-Day Mortality in Septic Shock: A Cohort Study
A cohort study of 1,855 Chinese ICU patients with septic shock examined whether early enteral nutrition (EEN) within the first 24 hours affected 28‑day in‑hospital mortality. Overall, EEN was not linked to a statistically significant mortality reduction (adjusted HR 0.83, p = 0.135)....
Anti-Inflammatory Dietary Interventions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Insights and Future Perspectives
Anti‑inflammatory dietary patterns are emerging as adjunctive therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), targeting gut microbiota, barrier integrity, and immune modulation. The review highlights the Mediterranean diet, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, low‑FODMAP, IBD‑AID, and Groningen Anti‑Inflammatory Diet, summarizing mechanistic rationale and...
A Sliding Scale AdaptiVe Expedited Rescue Algorithm for Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation
Researchers introduced a Sliding Scale AdaptiVe Expedited rescue algorithm to curb the rising nonuse of deceased‑donor kidneys. The model ties a rescue trigger to real‑time nonuse rates and allocates kidneys in proportionate batches, shortening cold‑ischemic time. Simulations using KSIM 2.0 and...
Decadal Predictions of Future Habitat Favourability of the European Green Crab (Carcinus Maenas) on the Pacific Coast of North America
The RAND study applies Bayesian Additive Regression Trees and the latest IPCC climate projections to forecast European green crab habitat suitability on North America’s Pacific coast by decade. Under all but the lowest‑emission scenario, suitable conditions extend to Alaska’s Seward...
STAT+: Five Years After Disaster, a Rare Disease Community Gets New Chance at Treatment
Astellas Pharma has re‑initiated its gene‑therapy trial for X‑linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) five years after a previous study was halted by safety concerns. Early observations from the first participant, Joshua "JJ" Gonzalez, indicate a dramatic reduction in airway suctioning, suggesting...
Kerry Group Aims to Dispel Misinformation with Safeguard Ashwagandha Platform
Kerry Group has launched SafeguardAshwagandha.com, an open‑access portal that aggregates scientific studies, regulatory updates, and safety analyses for the ashwagandha botanical. The site invites other ingredient suppliers to contribute data, aiming to counter myths and guide evidence‑based policy discussions. Kerry’s...
Nuclera Launches Antibody Triage Service to Advance AI-Driven Antibody Discovery
Nuclera, a biotech firm specializing in protein production, announced a new antibody‑screening service designed to accelerate AI‑driven antibody discovery. The offering uses a 96‑plex cell‑free expression platform and surface plasmon resonance to triage large in‑silico‑generated libraries, delivering early binding data...
The Sky Today on Monday, May 11: Egeria Moves Along
Main-belt asteroid 13 Egeria will pass within a degree of magnitude 5.7 star 80 Virginis tonight, offering a rare chance to observe its drift with the naked eye. The asteroid, a 10th‑magnitude object, will be visible high in Virgo a few hours after...
Still Searching…
Christian R. Gelder’s new book, *The Search for a Science of Verse, 1880 to the Present*, traces the century‑long effort to apply scientific measurement to poetry, from Robert Givler’s 1915 blood‑pressure experiments to early word‑frequency counts. The work shows how...
Loving Explosions
In the 1960s the U.S. Defense Department launched Vela satellites to monitor nuclear tests, but they inadvertently recorded the first gamma‑ray bursts (GRBs) in 1967. Over the next few years the Vela data revealed 17 unexplained high‑energy flashes that were...
Computational Modeling and Experimental Validation of Variabilities in Chemical Vapor Deposition of Graphene on Metals
Researchers combined transient 3‑D CFD with Raman and SEM mapping to examine how substrate inclination reshapes near‑wall transport in low‑pressure chemical vapor deposition of graphene on metal foils. Experiments at four tilt angles (9°, 21°, 33°, 45°) revealed that the...
Inflammation Tied to Preference for Digital Socializing
A new study published in Scientific Reports links higher levels of the inflammation marker C‑reactive protein (CRP) to a stronger preference for digital socializing. Researchers measured CRP in the blood of 154 participants and tracked a week of screen time...
Mathematical Models Help Farm Robots Work Together in Real Time
Researchers at the Dutch University of Groningen have unveiled the FARMLAB project, which uses mathematical control systems instead of data‑heavy AI to coordinate drones and ground robots in agriculture. The approach leverages systems‑and‑control theory to predict and synchronize robot movements...
864: Investigating How Brain Inflammation May Contribute to Compulsivity - Dr. Laura Bradfield
In this episode, Dr. Laura Bradfield, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Sydney, discusses her research on how neuroinflammation in the brain may drive compulsive behaviors across disorders such as OCD, substance use, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease....
Brainfood: Targets, Plant Treaty, Decolonization, Fonio Germination, Recalcitrant Seeds, Microbiome, Taro Seed System
A recent analysis highlights that only 21% of threatened plant species are conserved in genebanks across 44 European and western Asian countries, underscoring a critical biodiversity gap. The international Plant Treaty shows promise for enhancing germplasm exchange, as illustrated by...
Myanmar Sees Normal Monsoon Onset, Low-Pressure Systems Stirring up Bay
Myanmar’s 2026 south‑west monsoon is on track for a near‑normal onset, with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology projecting arrival over southern Myanmar between May 13 and May 17 and a gradual advance into the delta by May 22. Simultaneously, the agency expects...
MDT-Based Comprehensive Management of Type 3 Von Willebrand Disease in Pregnancy: From Preimplantation Genetic Testing to Antenatal Care, Delivery and...
Researchers reported the first use of recombinant von Willebrand factor (rVWF) in China to manage a pregnancy complicated by type 3 von Willebrand disease. A 36‑year‑old patient conceived via IVF and received target‑guided rVWF dosing before amniocentesis and elective caesarean, achieving activity...
Patient Perspectives on Gene Therapies and Gene Editing for Familial Cardiomyopathies
Early‑phase trials are testing gene replacement and editing for hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathies, yet patient viewpoints remain understudied. Interviews with 21 adults (average age 57, 57% female) revealed four decision drivers: perceived disease severity, quality‑of‑life impact, treatment safety and delivery,...
Favorable Long-Term Functional Outcome Following Left-Sided Compartmental Epaxial Muscle Resection (T13-L7) for a Longissimus Lumborum Liposarcoma in a Dog: A...
A 10‑year‑old Border Collie was diagnosed with a well‑differentiated liposarcoma spanning the left longissimus lumborum from L1 to L6. Surgeons performed a unilateral compartmental excision of the multifidus, longissimus and iliocostalis muscles, managing intra‑operative hemorrhage with a blood transfusion. Post‑operative...
Investigating Working Memory and Brain Activation in Major Depressive Disorder with and without Insomnia: Insights From Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Researchers used functional near‑infrared spectroscopy to compare cortical activation during working‑memory tasks in 55 major depressive disorder (MDD) patients with insomnia and 67 without. Insomnia‑comorbid patients showed lower RBANS scores, poorer accuracy on medium‑load tasks, and diminished oxygenated hemoglobin responses...
Aspirin Enhances Chemosensitivity of Colorectal Cancer Cells by Downregulating FOXP3 to Inhibit ABCB1 Expression
Aspirin use was linked to lower colorectal‑cancer‑specific mortality in a large NHANES cohort. Laboratory studies showed that aspirin combined with doxorubicin synergistically inhibited tumor growth and increased apoptosis. The drug acts by suppressing the transcription factor FOXP3, which in turn...
Advances in RSV Vaccine Research and Development
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of acute lower‑respiratory infections, accounting for roughly 33 million cases and over 3 million hospitalizations each year, especially in children under five and older adults. Recent advances focus on stabilizing the prefusion F (preF)...
PhilSA Warns vs Chinese Rocket Debris Near Palawan
The Philippine Space Agency confirmed that China’s Long March 7 rocket launched Monday and warned that debris could fall into Philippine waters. PhilSA identified three potential impact zones: 34 nautical miles from Bajo de Masinloc, 97 NM from Cabra Island, and 130 NM from Busuanga, Palawan....
#391 ‒ Colorectal Cancer Screening: Importance of Early Screening, Colonoscopy as a Screening and Preventive Tool, and How to Build...
In this episode Peter Attia explains why colorectal cancer is the most preventable major cancer and walks listeners through the biology, screening options, and personalized strategies for early detection. He highlights colonoscopy’s unique dual role as a diagnostic and therapeutic...
Foodborne Virus Analysis Shows Key Role of Prevention
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) released a comprehensive review of recent scientific data on foodborne viruses, emphasizing prevention and intervention strategies across the supply chain. The report highlights the effectiveness of hygiene protocols, temperature controls,...
Study Identifies Candidate Cryovolcanic Regions on Ganymede for ESA’s JUICE Mission
A new study has pinpointed twelve candidate cryovolcanic regions on Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon, to guide ESA’s upcoming JUICE mission. The research combines high‑resolution imaging from past Galileo flybys with thermal modeling to identify surface features consistent with past or...
Merck, Amgen Double Down on Bad Cholesterol to Vanquish Number 1 Killer
Merck’s oral PCSK9 inhibitor enlicitide cut LDL‑C by 64.6% in an eight‑week Phase III trial, outperforming other oral non‑statin drugs. Updated ACC/AHA lipid guidelines now require LDL‑C < 55 mg/dL for ASCVD patients, leaving roughly 70% of statin users above target. The tighter goals...
Seeds of Power: China Turns to Genetic Engineering to Become Global Superpower
China is intensifying control over seed genetics, using hybrid breeding and GM technologies to narrow yield gaps with the United States and cut import dependence on corn and soybeans. The global seed market is dominated by Bayer, Corteva, Syngenta and...
When Superbugs Threaten Vulnerable Children: Can AI Help Solve Antibiotic Resistance?
A wave of drug‑resistant bloodstream infections is killing newborns in Southeast Asia, highlighting the accelerating global antibiotic resistance crisis. The World Health Organization warns that the pipeline for new antibiotics is dangerously thin, leaving clinicians with few treatment options. MIT...
NASA’s STORIE Mission and the Science of Earth’s Ring Current
NASA’s Storm Time O⁺ Ring current Imaging Evolution (STORIE) mission is slated for launch on May 12 2026 aboard SpaceX’s CRS‑34 cargo flight. After robotic installation on the ISS Columbus module, the instrument will image Earth’s ring current from an outside‑the‑station perspective...
A Skeptical Perspective on the Race for the Moon Between China and America: Who Cares?
The article questions the relevance of the U.S.–China lunar race, noting that public enthusiasm is modest—only about 12% of Americans view a crewed Moon landing as a top NASA priority. It outlines the Artemis program’s hardware achievements and its dependence...
Mengzhou-1 and Long March 10A: China’s Moon Rocket and Capsule Prepare for First Flight
China is preparing the Mengzhou‑1 mission, a test flight of its next‑generation crew capsule, to launch aboard the Long March 10A rocket in 2026. The flight will dock with the Tiangong space station, deliver supplies, and return, providing a critical orbital validation...
Satellite Repair and Refueling Architecture for Upgradable and Orbit-Changing Spacecraft
The satellite industry is shifting toward serviceable designs that incorporate standardized docking ports, modular bus units, and onboard software that permits authenticated upgrades. The 2020 Mission Extension Vehicle docking with Intelsat IS‑901 demonstrated that robotic refueling and repair are feasible when...
JUPITER Supercomputer Breaks World Record with 50-Qubit Quantum Simulation
Researchers at Germany's Jülich Supercomputing Centre, in partnership with NVIDIA, used the exascale JUPITER supercomputer to fully simulate a universal quantum computer with 50 qubits, breaking the previous 48‑qubit record. The simulation required roughly 2 petabytes of memory and leveraged NVIDIA's...
China Launches Tianzhou Freighter to Tiangong-3 Station
China launched its tenth Tianzhou cargo freighter to the Tiangong‑3 space station on May 11, 2026, using a Long March 7 rocket from Wenchang. The agency plans to keep the vehicle in orbit for a full year, aiming to reduce the frequency of...
NASA’s Spacecraft Is About to Slingshot Past Mars — and the View Is Already Breathtaking
On 15 May NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will skim 2,800 miles above Mars at roughly 12,300 mph, using the planet’s gravity to bend its trajectory toward the metal‑rich asteroid Psyche. The flyby, a propellant‑saving maneuver for the solar‑electric‑propulsion craft, follows a 12‑hour thruster burn...
10-Year Experiment Reveals Why Gravity Is so Hard to Measure
Researchers at NIST spent a decade replicating a 2014 French torsion‑balance experiment to measure the gravitational constant, G. Their result, G = 6.67387 × 10⁻¹¹ m³ kg⁻¹ s⁻² with a 5.7 × 10⁻⁵ relative uncertainty, is 0.0235 % lower than the original value. The team uncovered residual air pressure in...
China Launches Tianzhou-10 Cargo Spacecraft to Resupply Tiangong Station
China launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft on May 11, 2026, using a Long March‑7 rocket from Hainan. The vehicle will dock with the Tiangong space station to deliver consumables, propellant, scientific payloads and an extravehicular spacesuit. This mission is the fifth...
Planting Only Male Trees Creates Botanical Sexism
Botanical sexism is a valid consequence of only planting male cultivars of tree species in urban environments. People reject the idea of botanical sexism because it goes against the establishment teachings of botany. Let me explain further 👇🏾
Brookfield Renewables Says Battery Costs Fell 70% in Two Years, Accelerating Storage Rollout
Brookfield Renewables CEO Connor Teskey announced that battery costs have fallen 65‑70% in the past two years, making storage projects far more economical. The drop, combined with Brookfield’s $11 billion acquisition of Neoen and a multi‑gigawatt Microsoft partnership, is spurring both...
Planet Labs Shares Jump 10.8% After Greece Secures Thermal Satellite Constellation
Planet Labs' German unit landed a two‑year, seven‑figure contract with Greece’s National Satellite Space Project, sparking a 10.8% surge in the company's stock. The deal coincides with the launch of Greece’s first thermal imaging satellites, a €200 million (€215 million) national program...
E‑cigs Aren’t Safe: Flavors Harm Kids and Workers
I've done research on e-cigs...and on workers who inhaled the same flavoring chemicals and gotten sick. Spme Notes (receipts in thread) --> e-cigs are safer than cigs (what isn't...), but that doesn't mean safe --> ecigs aren't just used by those looking...
Microplastics Threaten Reproduction, Development, and Aging
Microplastic exposure and human health risks across the life cycle: a focus on reproduction, development, and aging https://t.co/YgQs0G93gj https://t.co/TWygychhMV
Middle East Conflicts a Danger for Whales Off S.Africa: Study
Researchers warn that Middle East conflicts are diverting shipping around the Cape of Good Hope, sharply raising whale strike risk off South Africa’s southwestern coast. Vessel traffic doubled, with an average of 89 commercial ships passing the region between March 1...