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In the labyrinthine basement of the Physics Department at the University of Bristol, nuclear physicists Dr. Dave Megson-Smith discuss their dislike for wearing hazmat suits when…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured sharp images of NGC 4689, a jewel-bright spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma. This Hubble image shows…
With persistent stories of isolation, inaccessibility, and unattractiveness, one of the eastern Mediterranean islands was first populated by an influx of agricultural populations from the mainland…
The survival of certain species during mass extinction events has puzzled scientists for centuries. Approximately 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous period,…
Compound Eyes (noun, “calm pound ahee”) Compound eyes consist of many small visual units known as ommatidia, with each unit functioning like a human eye to…
The Langlands program aims to connect different areas of mathematics. Andrew Ostrovsky/iStockphoto/Getty Images Mathematicians proved an important component of the Langlands program. The Langlands program is…
VAN HORN, Texas — Ed Dwight, America’s first black astronaut candidate, finally went into space after 60 years with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on Sunday.Dwight, an…
bacteria: (singular: bacteria) Unicellular organisms. They live almost everywhere on Earth, from the bottom of the ocean to the insides of other living things (such as…
“Owl Vision” VR system allows you to look directly behind you by rotating your head 90 degrees Ganesh Gowrishankar/UM-CNRS Montpellier Institute of Robotics and Microelectronic Information…
BBC TV series 'Mammals' shows why this group rules the Earth bbc studio When it comes to television criticism, three things tend to be true: Documentaries…
Striving for self-esteem is a common goal for many of us – having a positive view of ourselves and being proud of who we are. It’s…
Most individuals snore to some extent. Whether it’s a soft hum or a loud roar, snoring is considered normal for many but can also be a…
Brasher mentioned that there is an ongoing geomagnetic storm activity expected to persist. The visual effects may continue until Tuesday as the Earth absorbs the impact…
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Studies on the health effects of low-carbohydrate diets like keto have yielded mixed results Nadiambu/Shutterstock The ketogenic diet causes damaged cells to accumulate in the organs…
Some claims about high-temperature superconductivity could not be reproducedShutterstock / Dragon Claws Physics is in crisis. Over the past year, a series of research papers have…
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered an “exhaust vent” that directs hot gas away from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center…
algorithm: A set of rules or procedures for solving a problem in a series of steps. Algorithms are used in mathematics and computer programs to find…
Some people find it difficult to avoid certain “trigger foods” Wirestock Co./Alamy Is it possible to become “addicted” to eating unhealthy food? Yes, a group of…
What is it about the brain that allows some of us to create amazing and complex works of art? FluxFactory/Getty Images creative brainanna abrahamMIT Press Creativity…
Yuksom family home kitchenMatilde Gattoni In 2016, the Indian state of Sikkim launched the world's first fully organic state. All of her 760 square kilometers of…
Pollen records show that this landscape was dominated by pasture animals, suggesting the presence of nomads.Dimitrios Tillis/Getty Homage Analysis of pollen from Greece's Lake Volvi has…
atmosphere: An envelope of gas surrounding the Earth, another planet, or the Moon.Comet: A celestial body consisting of a core of ice and dust. When a…
“New Discovery May Uncover the Secrets Behind Egypt’s Largest Pyramids” – BBC Science Focus Magazine
The iconic pyramids of Egypt have mystified experts for thousands of years, as they try to unravel the secrets of ancient construction techniques that enabled the…
Throughout history, sailors have recounted tales of massive “rogue” or “abnormal” waves. However, it wasn’t until a 26-meter high storm surge hit on New Year’s Day…
The iconic baobab, also known as the upside-down tree or tree of life, is most likely native to Madagascar, according to a new study. Baobab tree…
A fundamental question in dinosaur evolution is how did dinosaurs adapt to long-term climate changes during the Mesozoic Era (the era of dinosaurs that lasted from…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope discovered that just 740 million years ago, two galaxies and their central black hole (a galaxy known as…
To collect information on the animals’ behaviors, Professor Andrew Treitz and his team at the University of British Columbia utilized drone footage and biological data from…
The Hubble team has released an astonishing image. NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope of the triple star system HP Tau. About 550 light-years away in the constellation…
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials warn that record-breaking temperatures are endangering coral reefs and causing chaos in the world’s oceans.Derek Manzello, coordinator of NOAA’s Coral…
Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear power plant closed in 2019 Michael Ventura/Alamy Silicon Valley wants to use nuclear power to support energy-intensive data centers that help…
Giza and the surrounding pyramids have presented fascinating puzzles for thousands of years. How did the ancient Egyptians move blocks of limestone weighing over a ton…
