Little is known about the inner structure of the Moon, but a major step forward was made by a University of Rhode Island scientist who conducted experiments that enabled her to determine the temperature at the boundary of the Moon’s core and mantle. She found the temperature to be between 1,300 and 1,470 degrees Celsius,…
Origami-Inspired Device Enables Easy Capture, Release of Delicate Underwater Organisms
Researchers Discover Volcanic Heat Source Under Glacier
A researcher from the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography and five other scientists have discovered an active volcanic heat source beneath the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica. The discovery and other findings, which are critical to understanding the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, of which the Pine Island Glacier is…
Tiny Sensors Combat Heart Disease
The statistic from a New England Journal of Medicine study is staggering: More than one third of the world’s population is overweight or obese. And that can cause serious health issues: Fat can accumulate in the liver and arteries, leading to hardening of the arteries, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. Unfortunately, it’s challenging to diagnose the…
Rare Childhood Disease Linked to Major Cancer Gene
A team of researchers led by a University of Rhode Island scientist has discovered an important molecular link between a rare childhood genetic disease, Fanconi anemia, and a major cancer gene called PTEN. The discovery improves the understanding of the molecular basis of Fanconi anemia and could lead to improved treatment outcomes for some cancer…