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New research from reveals that the gut microbiome regulates the body's diurnal (day-night) rhythms in stress hormones. Depletion of gut microbiota results in disruptions in the brain's core circadian system, and is associated with altered stress hormone rhythms. The research highlights that gut microbes also regulates key stress-responding brain regions throughout the day. Using microbe transplantation, the team confirmed that oscillations of gut microbes across the day are critical for regulating stress hormone secretion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LRxlp7s

The United States military test-launched an unarmed nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Nov. 5, 2024. from Space https://ift.tt/UraHuLC

A Centaur III propellant tank and its rocket engine stand on display at Los Angeles Air Force Base as a testament to its service to both the United States' military and civilian space missions. from Space https://ift.tt/hB9IcsE

Researchers employed analysis tools and machine learning algorithms to identify two genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis that could serve as diagnostic tools and potential targets for treatments. Drawing from a large database of genetic information, they gathered dozens of sequenced genomes from people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis to look for any similarities, using recently developed computational methods to narrow down their search. They identified genes ATXN2L and MMP14 as significantly associated with the progression of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/pJuCyr3

While you can get good discounts during both shopping events, we take a look at which is better between Black Friday and the Christmas sales. from Space https://ift.tt/xFgUSk1

Expanded protocols promote early detection in high-risk patients and prevent hospital outbreaks of Candida auris. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/fKWC6x2

What was Kylo Ren up to between "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker?" Marvel's new comic book series has the answers. from Space https://ift.tt/FKCXLtm

Wastewater contains nutrients that can overfeed algae, leading to harmful algal blooms and pollution issues in the ocean and other waterways. A new study tracked how these nutrients migrate from disposal sites in the Florida Keys, and the results have already informed wastewater practices in the region. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JOIZNLp

Ancient cultural burning practices carried out by Indigenous Australians limited fuel availability and prevented high intensity fires in southeastern Australia for thousands of years, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CBDWIqj

Singlet fission (SF) is an exciton amplification phenomenon in which two triplet excitons are generated from a singlet exciton produced by the absorption of a single photon in chromophores. A team of researchers has demonstrated that SF can be promoted by introducing chirality and controlling chromophore orientation and arrangement. Their innovative study is expected to promote diverse applications in energy science, quantum, and information materials science, photocatalysis, solar cells, and life science. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/s4MwNYG

Patients with Huntington's disease have a genetic mutation that triggers proteins to misfold and clump together in the brain. These clumps interfere with cell function and eventually lead to cell death. The new treatment leverages peptide-brush polymers, which act as a shield to prevent proteins from binding to one another. In studies in mice, the treatment successfully rescued neurons to reverse symptoms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FweTX8a

Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team. The findings provide insight into how microplastics move and spread in freshwater environments, which could be important for creating long-term solutions to reduce pollution, the researchers said. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/L7dOEAR

A research team conducted perhaps the first long-term observation of CO2 budget in a permafrost forest. During the 20 years from 2003-2022, the team uncovered intriguing findings in the interior of Alaska. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/jJrzp9M

The interactions between global climate change and ocean oscillations -- fluctuating cycles in wind and ocean temperatures -- are impacting weather patterns in the Greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem in Kenya and Tanzania, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BRJyOoL

What is the difference between these two shopping sales events, and which is best, Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Read on to find out. from Space https://ift.tt/6aEqZ5u