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Bio & Medicine Mar 12, 2024

'GPS nanoparticle' platform precisely delivers therapeutic payload to cancer cells

A newly developed "GPS nanoparticle" injected intravenously can home in on cancer cells to deliver a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor growth and spread, according to researchers from Penn State. They tested ...

Cell & Microbiology Mar 5, 2024

Possible 'Trojan Horse' found for treating stubborn bacterial infections

Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates.

Space Exploration Mar 1, 2024

When an object like 'Oumuamua comes around again, we could be ready with an interstellar object explorer

On October 19th, 2017, astronomers with the Pann-STARRS survey observed an interstellar object passing through our system—1I/2017 U1 'Oumuamua. This was the first time an ISO was detected, confirming that such objects pass ...

Astronomy Feb 13, 2024

Vera Rubin's keen eye on our solar system will inspire future missions

When the interstellar object (ISO) 'Oumuamua appeared in our solar system in 2017, it generated a ton of interest. The urge to learn more about it was fierce, but unfortunately, there was no way to really do so. It came and ...

Optics & Photonics Jan 30, 2024

A Trojan approach to guide and trap light beams via Lagrange points

Reliably guiding and capturing optical waves is central to the functioning of various contemporary technologies, including communication and information processing systems. The most conventional approach to guide light waves ...

Space Exploration Jan 26, 2024

NASA's Lucy ready for 2024 mission milestones

After its successful first asteroid encounter in 2023, NASA's Lucy mission has its sights firmly set on its main targets, the never-before-explored Jupiter Trojan asteroids. In 2024, the Lucy spacecraft will transition from ...

Astronomy Dec 14, 2023

NASA's NEOWISE celebrates 10 years, plans end of mission

The asteroid and comet-hunting infrared space telescope has gathered an impressive haul of observations, but it's now at the mercy of the sun, which is accelerating its demise.

Environment Dec 4, 2023

Proposal for new water district sparks fear of Northern California 'water grab'

As California grapples with worsening cycles of drought, a proposal to create a new water district in Butte County has sparked fears of a profit-driven water grab by large-scale farmers and outside interests.

Astronomy Dec 1, 2023

Vera Rubin telescope will generate a mind-boggling amount of data, say astronomers

When the Vera C. Rubin Observatory comes online in 2025, it will be one of the most powerful tools available to astronomers, capturing huge portions of the sky every night with its 8.4-meter mirror and 3.2-gigapixel camera. ...

Space Exploration Nov 30, 2023

Satellite discovered by NASA's Lucy mission gets name

The satellite discovered during the first asteroid encounter of NASA's Lucy mission has an official name. On Nov. 27, 2023, the International Astronomical Union approved the name "Selam" or ሰላም, which means "peace" ...

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