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Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) is a species of flightless parrot endemic to New Zealand. Kakapo (Strigops habroptilusImage courtesy of Jake Osborne. “Our research has prompted us to…
The Hubble team has released a striking new photo taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope of NGC 346, an open star cluster in one of…
Orange-legged honeybee (Halictus rubicundus) on a sidewalk in Berlin, GermanyCourtesy: Sophie Lokatis, Free University of Berlin City sidewalks could be unexpected refuges for wild bees and…
As you read this, an army of cells is patrolling your brain. These soldiers slither around neurons, using their long limbs to search for threats. When…
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede is home to an ancient impact structure called the Groove System, the largest impact structure in the outer Solar System, whose impact would…
The so-called i-motif is a knot-like DNA structure that forms in the nuclei of human cells and is thought to provide important genome control. Garvan Institute…
This image taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows Ganymede, the solar system's largest moon, and Jupiter. NASA/JPL/University of Arizona A massive impact billions of years ago…
Archaeologist: (also called archaeologist) A person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of ruins and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.…
Brooke AndersonShe and her colleagues, then at Arizona State University, studied a pregnant porbeagle shark (Ramnanasus The study was conducted southeast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, as part of a study on the migration of pregnant sharks. The researchers used pop-off tags that continuously measured the sharks’ depth and temperature, and when the tags came off
Prior to giving birth, the pregnant porbeagle shark was expected to give birth soon, when one of the two tracking tags attached to the shark by…
The Mars rover Perseverance is powered by a Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG) that uses plutonium dioxide to generate electricity using the “Seebeck effect.” Initially producing 110…
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem recorded the natural “phee call” conversations between pairs of marmosets. They found that the marmosets use these calls to…
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the Subaru Telescope, astronomers have discovered a merging pair of gas-rich galaxies that existed 12.8 billion years ago…
A new genus and species of non-hadrosaur hadrosauroid dinosaur, Chienjiangsaurus chanshengi was identified from a specimen discovered in southwestern China in 2022. Chienjiangsaurus chanshengi Image credit:…
Part of a science fiction novel scheduled for release in September 2024 September brings a wave of new science fiction releases, from high-end literary works to…
Eric S. Neitzel Fireground Communications LLC/AdobeStock Central Park Reservoir is one of the few places in New York City to get a good view of the…
Stem cells are produced in the bone marrow and develop into different types of blood cells.Katerina Conn / SPL/ Alamy Human blood stem cells have been…
Gold nuggets reside primarily in quartz veins, and the current paradigm holds that gold precipitates from hydrothermal and carbon dioxide-rich fluids due to changes in temperature,…
A replica of the “Welcome Stranger,” a 100 kg gold nugget discovered in Australia in 1869.Ian Dagnall/Alamy Earthquakes can create electric fields that attract gold dissolved…
Alzheimer’s disease is, understandably, one of the most feared diseases of old age. It robs people of their memories, places a tremendous strain on caregivers, and…
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft carried astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to the International Space Station. NASA/Johnson Space Center update: A statement was sent to SpaceNews’ Jeff…
Forest bathing is an ancient Japanese therapeutic technique dating back to the 1980s. It involves spending restorative time in forests and natural environments to connect with…
Astronomers have captured stunning photos of the lenticular spiral galaxy IC 4709 using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a beautiful…
During evolution, new types of cells emerge and perform new functions, resulting in changes in animals. Scientists study the origin and development of these new cell…
amateur – A person who engages in an activity as a hobby rather than as a profession. atmosphere – The outer layer of gas that surrounds…
summarySo far this year, hail — not hurricanes, floods or tornadoes — has caused the most costly weather damage in the United States.Research suggests that large…
“A coworker pointed out that I often laugh, even when no one is joking,” the reader wrote. “It had never bothered me before, but his comment…
Creation Lake is set in Guyenne, southwestern France.Photo Nonstop/Alamy Creation LakeRachel Kushner (Jonathan Cape (UK, September 5th), Scribner (US, September 3rd)) Creation Lake The Elder Scrolls…
Many of the AI-generated images look realistic upon closer inspection.On the road Did you notice that the image above was created by artificial intelligence? It can…
Despite its name, the honey badger doesn’t resemble a typical badger and is more anatomically similar to weasels and polecats. This fierce carnivore can be found…
summary Increasingly frequent and intense heat waves in the Southwest are damaging some of the desert plants known to thrive in harsh conditions. Saguaro cacti and…
The residents of Okinawa, Japan, are known for their longevity, attributed to their nutritious plant-based diet and a concept called “ikigai,” which translates to having a…
The debate on whether cats or dogs are smarter has been ongoing for ages. Dogs typically have larger brains than cats, with more neurons in their…
Photos of planets, nebulae, and distant galaxies taken with modern telescopes show beautiful images, but the real story lies in the spectrum of light. Astronomers are…
Modern telescopes capture stunning images of planets, nebulae, and galaxies, but the real treasure lies in the spectrum of starlight that reveals the composition of celestial…
Embark on a journey through the most peculiar corners of the cosmos, where the laws of “normal” reality are left behind. Explore places where time can…
When taking common antibiotics, moderate alcohol consumption is generally not a major concern. However, one antibiotic, Metronidazole, is known to have serious interactions with alcohol. This…
NGC 261 is located within the Small Magellanic Cloud, one of the Milky Way's closest neighbors. This Hubble Space Telescope image shows the diffuse nebula NGC…
Archaeologists say Genovesa Cave Discovered in Mallorca, the main Balearic island and the Mediterranean's sixth largest, the find suggests that humans settled in the western Mediterranean…
Recent respiratory disease epidemics have attracted a lot of attention, yet most respiratory monitoring is limited to physical signals. Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) is packed with…