A “death” protein may be the key to slowing aging at its source

A “death” protein may be the key to slowing aging at its source

April 18, 2026 Syndicated 0

Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to cell death is secretly driving the aging of blood stem cells in a completely different way. Instead of killing the cells, it damages their mitochondria, sapping their energy and weakening the immune system over time. When this protein was turned off, stem cells remained stronger and more balanced, even under stress. The findings point to a new strategy for slowing aging at its source.

Dark Matter Might Not Be Invisible After All; It Could Leave a Hidden Glow

Dark Matter Might Not Be Invisible After All; It Could Leave a Hidden Glow

October 23, 2025 Syndicated 0

Researchers suggest that dark matter might subtly color light red or blue as it passes through, revealing traces of its existence. Using a network-like model of particle connections, they argue that light could be influenced indirectly by Dark Matter through intermediaries. Detecting these tints could unlock a whole new way to explore the hidden 85% of the Universe. The finding could reshape how telescopes search for cosmic mysteries.

First Ever Image Of A Multi-Planet System Around A Sun-like Star Captured By ESO Telescope (VIDEO)

First Ever Image Of A Multi-Planet System Around A Sun-like Star Captured By ESO Telescope (VIDEO)

July 23, 2020 Syndicated 0

The European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) has taken the first ever image of a young, Sun-like star accompanied by two giant exoplanets. Images of systems with multiple exoplanets are extremely rare, and — until now — astronomers had never directly observed more than one planet orbiting a star similar to the Sun. The observations can help astronomers understand how planets formed and evolved around our own Sun.