The most common of condiments could help researchers better understand the physics behind one of the most difficult and sought-after scientific feats—making nuclear fusion a reality. When compressed and heated, mayonnaise exhibits some characteristics similar to the various states of plasma in a hypothetical nuclear fusion reaction, scientists have found. So, the common condiment could …
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration has unveiled fresh images of M87*, the supermassive black hole in the galaxy Messier 87, using data collected in April 2018. These observations, which involved the newly operational Greenland Telescope and a significantly enhanced recording rate across the array, provide a new perspective on the source compared to the …
The Orion spacecraft was a key part of NASA’s Artemis I mission. On December 11th, 2022, the world watched in awe as NASA’s Orion spacecraft made its historic reentry into Earth’s atmosphere, marking the culmination of the Artemis I mission. Originally launched on November 16th, 2022, Orion was designed to one day carry astronauts to …
MADRID — The role of vitamin D in the risk for overweight and obesity has been the subject of multiple studies. Though there’s still not enough evidence to reach a decisive conclusion, several ongoing debates are setting the stage for future research. Irene Bretón, MD, PhD, discussed these debates in a presentation titled “Vitamin D …
The nucleus of Lead-208 is neutron-rich, containing 82 protons and 126 neutrons. Its structure is one of its more intriguing features; protons and neutrons coexist at its center, while a diffuse shell of neutrons surrounds its outer edges. It is known as the neutron “skin.” Studying the neutron skin can contribute to our understanding of …
Good news for people struggling with sensory problems after a bout of COVID-19. Although mild cases of the disease often impair the ability to taste and smell, and the problem can drag on for months, a new study from Italy shows that most people return to their senses, as it were, within 3 years. “In …