Scientists have identified an enzyme that may play a crucial role in triggering Huntington’s disease, a rare and deadly disorder that causes brain cells to decay. New research in rodents and humans has shown that the levels of a specific enzyme — glutathione S-transferase omega 2 (GSTO2) — go up in the brain prior to […]
Videographers have captured incredible footage of one of the largest tidal blooms of glowing algae ever recorded in Southern California. The dazzling ocean light show, which appeared off the coast of San Diego, is featured in “San Diego: America’s Wildest City,” an episode from the Emmy and Peabody-winning PBS series “Nature.” The light show was […]
The sun has unleashed an enormous X-class solar flaretemporarily triggering a radio blackout above parts of the U.S. and unleashing a hefty coronal mass ejection (CME) that will likely slam into our planet, potentially triggering vibrant aurora displays later this week. The X-class solar flare — the most powerful type the sun can produce — […]
