The cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — a disabling neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and leads to weakened muscles and early death — is not fully understood, but accumulating evidence suggests that inflammatory processes may play a role in the initiation and progression of the condition.
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Astronomy Picture of the Day -Galileo's Europa Remastered
Looping through the Jovian system in the late 1990s, the Galileo spacecraft recorded stunning views of Europa and uncovered evidence that the moon's icy surface likely hides a deep, global ocean.
The Coldest Reaction
The coldest chemical reaction in the known universe took place in what appears to be a chaotic mess of lasers.
Who Owns our Natural Resources?
Property rights are essential in western market societies and often taken for granted. They are ubiquitous and we do not question them. They are also a crucial element in the discussion of natural resource management.
UMD-Led Team Creates Novel Material That Potentially Offers an Efficient, Eco-Friendly Advance in Cooling Technology
An international research team led by the University of Maryland has developed a novel elastocaloric cooling material that is highly efficient, eco-friendly and easily scaled-up for commercial use.
Why Do Birds Fly Differently? New USC Study Examines the Evolution of Feathers
Birds of a feather may flock together, but the feathers of birds differ altogether.
