341 articles from THURSDAY 6.5.2021

Why do some neurons degenerate and die in Alzheimer's disease, but not others?

Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have uncovered molecular clues that help explain what makes some neurons more susceptible than others in Alzheimer's disease. In a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, the scientists present evidence that neurons with high levels of the protein apolipoprotein E (apoE) are more sensitive to degeneration, and that this susceptibility is linked to...

Zero to hero: Overlooked material could help reduce our carbon footprint

Reducing the amount of CO2 in our environment is crucial for mitigating climate change and needs materials that can adsorb CO2 from air under ambient conditions. In a new study, scientists from Japan explore the CO2 adsorption properties of zeolite, which has been overlooked in this regard, and report an unprecedented selective adsorption behavior in the extremely lower pressure region and at room...

SpaceX finally launches and successfully lands its futuristic Starship

Previous test flights of the rocketship, which Elon Musk plans to use for future missions to the moon and mars, ended in explosionsSpaceX launched and successfully landed its futuristic Starship on Wednesday, finally nailing a test flight of the rocketship that Elon Musk intends to use to land astronauts on the moon and send people to Mars.The previous four test flights ended in fiery explosions...

Falling Chinese rocket to crash to Earth on Saturday as US calls for ‘responsible space behaviours’

Communist party newspaper claims Long March 5B should easily burn up in atmosphere but expert warns pieces will reach EarthThe White House has called for “responsible space behaviours” as a Chinese rocket, thought to be out of control, looks set to crash back to Earth on Saturday.The US Space Command is tracking debris from the Long March 5B, which last week launched the main module of...

US declares support for patent waiver on Covid-19 vaccines

Waiver yet to be approved by World Trade Organisation but Biden administration’s position will have strong influence on decisionCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe US has declared its support for a patent waiver on Covid-19 vaccines to boost their production and distribution around the world.The waiver will not take place immediately as it has to be approved by...