The high prices came as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.

The largest review of its kind suggests opioids may offer far less relief for acute pain than commonly believed. The largest analysis ever conducted on opioid pain medications used for acute pain h... Read more The largest review of its kind suggests opioids may offer far less relief for acute pain than commonly believed. The largest analysis ever conducted on opioid pain medications used for acute pain has found that these drugs offer only modest, short-lived relief for certain conditions and do not work at all for others. Researchers at [...] Show less

There have been plenty of attempts to resolve the "Hubble Tension" in cosmology. This feature describes how one of the most important variables in cosmology, the expansion of the universe, takes on... Read more There have been plenty of attempts to resolve the "Hubble Tension" in cosmology. This feature describes how one of the most important variables in cosmology, the expansion of the universe, takes on different values depending on how you measure it. A new NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I report on the Cosmic Positioning System (CPS) details another potential solution to it—this one involving a network of five far-flung satellites spread throughout the solar system. The paper is posted to the arXiv preprint server. Show less

NASA has provided new details about its plans to procure a Mars communications orbiter funded under last year’s budget reconciliation bill as companies continue positioning themselves to bid on it... Read more NASA has provided new details about its plans to procure a Mars communications orbiter funded under last year’s budget reconciliation bill as companies continue positioning themselves to bid on it. The post NASA outlines objectives for Mars communications orbiter appeared first on SpaceNews. Show less

It’s true that Real Madrid secured a spot in the round of sixteen of the UEFA Champions League by beating Benfica 3-1 on aggregate. In Portugal, Los Blancos displayed an acceptable off-ball perform... Read more It’s true that Real Madrid secured a spot in the round of sixteen of the UEFA Champions League by beating Benfica 3-1 on aggregate. In Portugal, Los Blancos displayed an acceptable off-ball performance that neutralized Mourinho’s team for the majority of the game. However, the final score at home doesn’t paint the whole reality. The […] Show less

Scientists have uncovered a powerful genetic switch that helps some of the body’s most important immune cells grow up properly and keep our organs healthy. The switch, called MafB, guides immature ... Read more Scientists have uncovered a powerful genetic switch that helps some of the body’s most important immune cells grow up properly and keep our organs healthy. The switch, called MafB, guides immature precursor cells as they develop into macrophages, the body’s clean-up and repair crew that removes pathogens, clears debris, recycles iron, and supports tissue function. When MafB is missing, these cells remain stuck in an underdeveloped state and cannot fully carry out their protective roles. Show less

Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3... Read more Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil—a synthetic version of the fine dusty material on the moon surface, called regolith simulant—into layers and fused it with a base surface to manufacture small, heat-resistant objects. Show less

Inverted perovskite solar cells offer strong potential for scalable, low-cost solar power, but a hidden interface inside the device has limited their performance and durability. Researchers have no... Read more Inverted perovskite solar cells offer strong potential for scalable, low-cost solar power, but a hidden interface inside the device has limited their performance and durability. Researchers have now introduced crystal-solvate nanoseeds that guide crystal growth and release solvent in a controlled way during heating, improving film quality at this buried layer. The result is smoother, denser material with better electronic properties and stability. A large mini-module achieved 23.15% efficiency with minimal scaling losses. Show less

José Mourinho delivered a press conference today at Benfica’s training ground, addressing a range of controversies that have swirled around the club this week. At the heart of the session were his ... Read more José Mourinho delivered a press conference today at Benfica’s training ground, addressing a range of controversies that have swirled around the club this week. At the heart of the session were his words about Gianluca Prestianni. Mourinho made it clear that Benfica’s standards — and his own — are non-negotiable. “If it is proven that […] Show less

Satellite images from commercial companies show the extent of U.S. and Israeli strikes, and how Iran is responding.