(Natural News) Millions of years ago, asteroids slammed into Mars, possibly delivering loads of the ingredients required for starting organic life on a planet. During the time of the cosmic event, the Red Planet may have possessed plenty of atmospheric hydrogen, which would have helped spur the development of simple organisms. Assuming Mars did have […]

(Natural News) One of the wonders of the human body is how coordinated everything seems to be. Each part of the body works together in perfect tandem to allow physiological, cognitive, and behavioral functions. Researchers have looked into how the many parts of the body cooperate almost flawlessly, and a new study now sheds light […]

(Natural News) Researchers found a possible method of evaluating the state of an environment. By analyzing the concentrations of nutrients stored in the leaves of locally found plants, they might get an accurate picture of the overall health of the local ecological systems. Known for hosting the photosynthetic process that provides plants with food and energy, […]

(Natural News) Scientists reveal that Mars Express found geological evidence indicating the presence of interconnected lakes that once lay deep beneath the Martian surface. Some experts say that this discovery hints that the Red Planet once harbored life. The conditions in Mars billions of years ago were, in theory, very similar to Earth – meaning […]

(Natural News) Many studies have established a clear link between obesity and increased risk of cancer. A sedentary lifestyle, high alcohol intake and a junk food diet all contribute to obesity. One of the most direct causes of weight gain, however, is consuming drinks and processed foods that are high in sugar. One of the […]

(Natural News) In school, students are taught that the closest planet to Earth is Venus. However, at a commentary published in Physics Today, experts say that Mercury is actually closest to Earth. Not only that, but Mercury is also closest to other planets in the solar system. The planet closest to Earth most of the […]

(Natural News) Spanish researchers found new hope for patients with cognitive disorders like Down syndrome. Their experiment on cognitively-impaired mice revealed a link between Down syndrome and the endocannabinoid system. Furthermore, they identified cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1R) as a possible target for the treatment of Down syndrome. Mental disability stems from many causes, including genetic problems. The most […]

(Natural News) Lubricants are a key ingredient in making sure modern technology runs smoothly. It’s used in cars, home appliances, and industrial machinery – pretty much everything that has an engine. But while they’re helpful, mineral oil can heavily pollute the environment. The most common alternative, synthetic base oil, is unlikely to completely replace mineral […]

(Natural News) Fatty acids (FAs) are important components of lipids, which are organic compounds that are present in living cells in the form of fats, oils, and hormones. When three FAs are attached to a glycerol backbone, they form triacylglycerol (TAG), a type of neutral lipid commonly found in vegetable oils and human fat. The nutritional […]

(Natural News) Texan researchers recently presented a new type of moisture harvester that ran entirely on solar power. Their eco-friendly device passively gathered water vapor from the air and purified it into potable water. Many people still lack access to a reliable supply of clean water. The solar-powered moisture harvester may provide a solution to […]