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NASA Postdoctoral Program

Opportunity Number Location Description Advance Meta-omics Analysis for Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Efforts 0263-NPP-NOV23-JPL-PlanetSci Pasadena, CA Understanding Planet Formation via Microlensing 0262-NPP-NOV23-JPL-Astrophys Pasadena, CA OPTICAL DESIGN AND MODELING FOR THE HABITABLE WORLDS OBSERVATORY 0277-NPP-NOV23-GSFC-Astrophys Greenbelt, MD Modernize the Kepler Planet Detection and Vetting Pipeline to Compute an Improved eta-Earth Estimate …

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World First: Researchers Grow Human Kidneys in Pigs

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers have successfully cultivated human kidneys within pig embryos. Human Kidneys in Pigs: A Potential Solution to Reduce Transplant Waiting Times? Given that kidneys are the most commonly transplanted organs in humans, the waiting lists for such procedures are often exceedingly long, resulting in the unfortunate …

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What if diffusing scented essential oils in the bedroom could help combat dementia?

There is a wide variety of essential oil fragrances available, such as lavender, orange, lemon, rosemary, and fir. Some people diffuse them in their homes to benefit from their relaxing and soothing properties, while others simply enjoy their pleasant scent. However, even in the latter case, it could have unforeseen …

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