In people with Werner syndrome, cells cannot reproduce and repair their DNA as well as healthy cells, leading to premature aging. (Image credit: CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARYGetty Images) Disease name: Werner syndrome, sometimes known as “adult progeria.” Affected populations: Werner…
A new analysis using artificial intelligence technology has revealed that the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls may be much older than previously thought. The scrolls may be centuries older than originally thought, according to a study that used radiocarbon dating and…
SpaceX successfully launched SiriusXM's second new satellite into orbit from Florida early Saturday morning after five launch delays. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 12:54 p.m. ET from Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. About 8½ minutes…
A total solar eclipse can be even more spectacular than viewing the northern lights, but it will be a considerable time before North Americans can see a total solar eclipse without having to travel overseas. A total solar eclipse occurs…
After hours of no contact, a private Japanese company announced that its lunar lander had crashed into the moon. iSpace confirmed that the lunar landing mission had failed. Private firm ispace attempted to remotely land its Resilience module on the…
A new study examines how the fusiform gyrus helps us distinguish between reality and imagination. (Image credit: Jaroslav Kushta via Getty Images) Imagination depends on the ability to separate reality from fiction – and now scientists have identified possible mechanisms…