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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The rings of Saturn are among the wonders of our solar system, with a diameter of roughly 175,000 miles (280,000 kilometers) as they encircle the giant planet. But smaller celestial bodies in the solar system also boast ring systems that are impressive in their own right, even if their scale is not as grand. Scientists said they have observed for the first time a ring system in the process of formation and evolution, consisting of four rings and diffuse material, [...]

The research, led by Aparna Banerjee and her international collaborators from Chile, Brazil, and India, was recently published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. The project was also funded by Brazil's University of São Paulo and the Chilean Antarctic Institute with the assistance of funding support from FAPESP's Food Research Center (FoRC). Deception Island, a volcanic caldera surrounded by Antarctic ice, may be dead to the unaided eye. But its [...]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The rings of Saturn are among the wonders of our solar system, with a diameter of roughly 175,000 miles (280,000 kilometers) as they encircle the giant planet. But smaller celestial bodies in the solar system also boast ring systems that are impressive in their own right, even if their scale is not as grand. Scientists said they have observed for the first time a ring system in the process of formation and evolution, consisting of four rings and diffuse material, [...]

Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of new vaccine to prevent a deadly virus that affects young elephants. The vaccine, produced by an international research team, aims to prevent the severe disease caused by elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), which is currently a leading cause of death in young Asian elephants. In trials that involved adult elephants at Chester Zoo, the vaccine was found to be safe and, crucially, to activate part of the immune system that [...]

An international team of vets has made a breakthrough in a vaccine trial for a virus that killed seven elephants at Chester Zoo.   Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) is a leading cause of death for young Asian elephants, both captive and wild, with no cure. Trials with adult elephants at Chester Zoo found a new vaccine safely triggered a strong immune response. The team (University of Surrey, Chester Zoo, Animal and Plant Health Agency) observed no side effects. This [...]

While more and more people turn to plant food, a team of scientists might have found a new meat substitute—in a crop you know. Sunflower, usually grown for its seeds and oil, is now being used to cook a nutritious as well as tasty meat substitute. By transforming sunflower meal, a waste product of oil production, into a plant protein, German and Brazilian researchers are revolutionizing the way we think about food waste, sustainability, and nutrition. Sunflower oil is already a [...]

Ten years ago, the Zika virus shook Brazil. Thousands of babies were born with severe birth defects. Pregnant women faced constant fear, and public health systems scrambled for answers. While the headlines faded, Zika never truly disappeared. The virus still lingers, and so does the risk. But now, a major step forward has been taken. Scientists at the University of São Paulo's Medical School , at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, have developed a vaccine that protects against [...]

Partially defatted sunflower seed flour may soon change what bread means for your diet. In Brazil, researchers from the University of São Paulo found a way to use this flour, a byproduct of sunflower oil production, to create breads richer in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. This could give people healthier options while reducing food waste. A Flour Often Thrown Away Each year, huge amounts of sunflower seeds are pressed for oil. What remains is a dense flour, usually sold off at [...]

Experts say Venus is hiding some asteroids that could potentially be deadly should they impact Earth. Venus currently has at least 20 co-orbital asteroids that have the potential to “approach the Earth,” according to a new study published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics. The study from the University of São Paulo in Brazil, led by Valerio Carruba, said that some of these asteroids “can pose a collisional hazard to Earth.” In fact, the study [...]