astronomy

Astronomers discover a huge asteroid whose orbit intersects with Earth’s

by

An international team of astronomers announced the discovery of a huge asteroid whose orbit intersects the orbit Tierra, creating little chance of a catastrophic collision in the distant future. The 1.5-kilometer-wide asteroid, named 2022 AP7, was discovered in an area where the brightness of the Sun makes it particularly difficult to detect objects. It was … Read more

They reveal how the body optimizes respiratory capacity during exercise

by

Mitochondria are multifunctional organelles whose dysfunction is associated with cardiovascular, inflammatory or neurodegenerative diseases and the aging process. They are the main powerhouses of cells and produce most of their energy from basic compounds such as sugars or lipids in a process known as mitochondrial respiration. One of the main causes of cell damage in … Read more