Новости за 10.03.2020

Until now, most planetary scientists thought Earth and its moon were identical oxygen twins, but new research suggests the pair feature distinct oxygen compositions.

According to a DoD announcement released Tuesday, Gunner Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, 34, of Simi Valley, Calif., and Capt. Moises A. Navas, 34, of Germantown, Md., died Sunday on a mission with Iraqi forces in the Makhmur Mount

Researchers are working to find, develop and scale the production of synthetic replacements for palm oil, but the process could take years. In the meantime, scientists have called for more sustainable palm oil practices.

NASA's effort to build the Space Launch System rocket to transport people to the moon by 2024 is at least 30 percent over budget and two years behind schedule, an Inspector General's report said Tuesday.

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $22.4 million contract for integration, demonstration, testing and operation on the Layered Laser Defense system prototype onboard a Navy littoral combat ship, the Pentagon announced.

In a study using mice, researchers at the University of Sydney discovered how skipping eating every other day affected proteins in the liver, impacting metabolism and overall organ function.

The economic costs of protecting mangrove forests along coastlines vulnerable to flooding are more than made up for by the flood protections these ecosystems provide.

A study published Tuesday in The Lancet suggests that a second patient has been cured of HIV. The patient underwent "successful" stem cell transplantation from donors with a HIV-resistant gene.

Through a study of turtle ant soldiers, scientists uncovered evidence that evolution can promote regression toward a more generalist approach.

Being of older age, having sepsis and a history of blood clotting are key risk factors for higher risk for death from COVID-19, according to an analysis of patients in China.