A hunger protein reverses anorexia symptoms in mice
An appetite-stimulating protein can reverse anorexia in mice. Mice with lack of appetite and weight loss — symptoms similar to […]
Moonquakes are much more common than thought, Apollo data suggest
A new look at decades-old data from the Apollo missions has uncovered evidence of tens of thousands of previously unrecognized
The world’s record-breaking heat has lasted 14 months. When will it end?
In its latest global climate report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that July was the 14th straight month
Why mpox is a global health emergency — again
For the second time, the World Health Organization has declared that mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a global health emergency.
Scientists are getting serious about UFOs. Here’s why
For millennia, humans have seen inexplicable things in the sky. Some have been beautiful, some have been terrifying, and some
Some meteors leave trails lasting up to an hour. Now we may know why
To leave a lasting trail, meteors need to aim low. A new survey of shooting stars shows that meteors that
Zapping sand to create rock could help curb coastal erosion
Shorelines worldwide have always been vulnerable to coastal erosion, a phenomenon rendered more ominous by rising sea levels that accompany
Expanding antibiotic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa could save kids’ lives
In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 10 percent of children die before they turn 5 years old (SN: 8/3/22);
Scientists want to send endangered species to the moon
As more and more species near extinction, scientists have been collecting samples from animals, plants and other creatures and storing
Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?
In 2023, a new type of apple made its commercial debut at a trade show in Berlin. The Tutti is