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November 27, 2024
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Six science experiments launched from Sweden onboard SubOrbital Express 4



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
A key moment in space science unfolded Tuesday as six cutting-edge experiments launched aboard SubOrbital Express-4 from SSC's Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. The rocket, carrying international contributions from six countries, achieved six minutes of microgravity, advancing research in medicine, green energy, and cosmic origins. SubOrbital Express-4 reached an altitude of 256 kilometers after its 6 AM local time launch, providing a platform for experiments from the United States, Japan, ... read more

SPACE MEDICINE
Deep space health risks highlighted in new book by Dr Geoffrey Guy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Astronauts venturing beyond Earth's protective magnetic and gravitational fields may face significant health risks, according to Quantum Biology - A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine, a new book b ... more
ROBO SPACE
Reducing environmental impacts in small-scale robotics manufacturing
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
The world of micro- and nanoscale robotics has rapidly evolved, with applications ranging from precise drug delivery to sustainable energy production and environmental cleanup. These advanced roboti ... more
ROBO SPACE
MIT researchers develop an efficient way to train more reliable AI agents
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
Fields ranging from robotics to medicine to political science are attempting to train AI systems to make meaningful decisions of all kinds. For example, using an AI system to intelligently control t ... more
EPIDEMICS
Chinese film about Covid-19 wins Taiwan's top Golden Horse prizes
Taipei (AFP) Nov 23, 2024
A Chinese film set during the Covid-19 pandemic won the top prizes in Taiwan's prestigious Golden Horse Awards, which saw the highest number of entries from China in recent years despite political tensions. ... more
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SPACE MEDICINE
Space research accelerates gene therapy for neurological disorders
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Biotechnology startup Axonis Therapeutics has leveraged the unique microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to develop and test advanced neurological treatments. The company ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Astronauts show slower task performance in space but maintain cognitive stability
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
The effects of space travel on human physiology are profound, subjecting astronauts to conditions such as radiation, microgravity, disrupted sleep, and high-stress environments. These factors could ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Made in space production of biological supplements to support astronaut health
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
An Adelaide-based startup, OmnigenIQ, has adapted its pioneering bioreactor technology for use in space, enabling the production of vital biological supplements during space missions. This advanceme ... more
EPIDEMICS
Common water disinfectant creates potentially toxic byproduct: study
Washington (AFP) Nov 21, 2024
A group of chemical compounds used to disinfect water for one-third of the US population and millions of others globally produces a potentially toxic byproduct, according to new research published Thursday, sparking calls for an "immediate" investigation into possible health impacts. ... more

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Myanmar rebel group says hands over 760 scam suspects to China
Yangon (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
A Myanmar ethnic armed group has arrested more than 760 Chinese citizens suspected of being involved in online scams and handed them over to China, its spokesperson said on Wednesday. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplant
Rochester MN (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
A Michigan man can blink, swallow, smile and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed at Mayo Clinic. This transformative and complex procedure u ... more
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Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
Beijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2024
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available for use in China, the company confirmed to AFP on Tuesday, as the Asian nation battles high rates of obesity. ... more
EPIDEMICS
Fifth of dengue cases due to climate change: researchers
Paris (AFP) Nov 16, 2024
Climate change is responsible for nearly a fifth of the record number of dengue cases worldwide this year, US researchers said on Saturday, seeking to shine a light on how rising temperatures help spread disease. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Robot learns surgery skills by watching videos, matches human precision
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2024
A surgical robot trained by observing videos of experienced surgeons has successfully executed surgical tasks with a level of skill matching human doctors. This breakthrough in robotic trainin ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Aging and frailty biomarkers impacted by space travel
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Spaceflight has been found to accelerate aging symptoms in astronauts, manifesting through genomic instability, mitochondrial disruptions, and heightened inflammation. This research marks the first ... more
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CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to Mars
Boulder CO (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
In June, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams boarded the International Space Station (ISS), expecting a week-long stay in orbit. Now, they won't return to Earth until February after a se ... more
INTERN DAILY
Pharma giant AstraZeneca takes China probes 'very seriously'
London (AFP) Nov 12, 2024
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Tuesday said it takes "very seriously" China's investigations into potential illegal data collection and drug imports by the group that led to the detention of its China boss. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Health research on the ISS aims to uncover impacts of spaceflight on blood
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) showcases remarkable engineering that sustains human life in the extreme environment of space. However, it cannot fully counter the health risks posed by zero g ... more
EPIDEMICS
Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics
Dhaka (AFP) Nov 7, 2024
Bangladesh is struggling to tamp down a surge in dengue cases as climate change turns the disease into a year-round crisis, leaving some paediatric wards packed with children squeezed two to a bed. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Space could revolutionize stem cell research for treating disease
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Stem cell research conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is revealing promising therapeutic potential that could transform biotherapies for complex diseases, according to two Mayo C ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Oxford space lab sends first human tissue samples to ISS for ageing study
London, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
The first human tissue samples from Oxford's Space Innovation Lab (SIL) are now en route to the International Space Station (ISS) to support a study examining how space microgravity influences human ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Immune System Responses Studied in Space by Biomedical Intern
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 01, 2024
Malcolm O'Malley, a seventeen-year-old college hopeful, anxiously awaited the results of his bloodwork alongside his mother. This was no ordinary check-up but one to understand his sudden, severe sy ... more
EPIDEMICS
Climate shifts and urbanisation drive Nepal dengue surge
Kathmandu (AFP) Nov 1, 2024
Nepal is fighting a surge in dengue cases, a potentially deadly disease once unheard of in the country's high-altitude Himalayan regions, as climate change and urbanisation nurture fever-bringing mosquitoes in new zones. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Summit approves fund to share benefits of genetic data as talks grind on
Cali, Colombia (AFP) Nov 2, 2024
A UN nature summit agreed in Colombia Saturday on the creation of a fund to share the profits of digitally sequenced genetic data taken from animals and plants with the communities they come from. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Who should get paid for nature's sequenced genes?
Cali, Colombia (AFP) Oct 30, 2024
Much of the vanilla that flavors our ice cream today is artificial, derived from the genetic signature of a plant that hundreds of years ago was known only to an Indigenous Mexican tribe. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Aston University researcher pioneers optical technique for transformative diagnostics
London, UK (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
A researcher from Aston University has developed an innovative optical technique that uses a specialized form of light, known as Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM), potentially transforming non-invasive ... more
EPIDEMICS
Covid lessons learned? UN summit mulls plan for healthy planet, and humans
Cali, Colombia (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
The Covid-19 and Ebola outbreaks brought into stark relief the harms that can come to humans if we interfere too much with nature, placing ourselves in contact with animals carrying unknown pathogens. ... more
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Human space travel could pose more severe health risks
London, UK (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
Human space travellers may face more severe health hazards than previously recognized, according to a new report from The Guy Foundation, an independent UK research organization. The report highligh ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Giant infrared photovoltaic effect in tellurene shows potential for broad-spectrum neuromodulation
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 21, 2024
Efficient conversion of light into electricity is vital for applications in imaging, communication, sensing, and energy. The bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) has gained attention for exceeding the Sh ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
NASA funds two teams to push life sciences research in space
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2024
NASA announced two significant awards aimed at advancing scientific consortia to conduct ground-based studies that contribute to the agency's goals of sustaining human life in space. These consortia ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Accelerated muscle loss model in microgravity could aid Sarcopenia treatment research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2024
Sarcopenia, a condition that affects over 50 million people globally, results in the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function with age, heightening the risk of falls and fractures. Currently, exe ... more
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Accelerated Muscle Loss Model in Space May Lead to Sarcopenia Treatments
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024
More than 50 million people worldwide suffer from sarcopenia, an age-related condition that causes muscle loss, weakened strength, and reduced functionality, increasing the likelihood of falls and f ... more
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