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Astrophysicists have discovered why spiral galaxies like the Milky Way are rare in the supergalactic plane, a dense region of our local universe. The study, led…
This Copernicus Sentinel 2 image shows the Nueva Vizcaya province in the Philippines, highlighting its agricultural landscape and urban areas through a false color composite. The…
A view from the top of Sarin Volcano, one of three volcanoes in the Andes where researchers discovered the mummified corpse of a rat. The combined…
The tablet contains a vibration motor powered by a small silver oxide battery. When stomach acid reaches the intestines, the outer layer of stomach acid dissolves.…
Researchers have used AI to uncover new insights into dislocations in polycrystalline materials, challenging existing scientific models and paving the way for improved material performance in…
One study found that AI-generated white faces were perceived as more realistic than real human faces, and there were significant differences in the realism of AI…
Rochester researchers have reported a strategy for understanding how molecules in completely chemically complex solvents lose their quantum coherence. This discovery opens the door to rational…
Reindeer can multitaskgabriella wagner The reindeer seems to be dozing all day long, ruminating on the cud. This may be an adaptation to their arctic habitat,…
A study by Boston University researchers found no increased risk of miscarriage associated with the COVID-19 vaccine among individuals planning a pregnancy. This encouraging evidence supports…
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs aren’t as valuable as they once were Mundisima/Alamy In 2022, the world went crazy for digital drawings of primates. In 2023,…
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered an important role for diligent proteins in plant roots, regulating water and nutrient uptake by controlling the endothelial…
Balloons provide critical data for predicting extreme weatherEdward Heylan/Shutterstock The following is an excerpt from our climate newsletter ‘Fix the Planet’. Sign up to receive it…
A recent study from Indiana University’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences suggests that utilizing stratospheric aerosol injection to scatter sunlight-reflecting particles in the atmosphere could…
MRI scans of a healthy brain (left) and a brain with amyloid plaques, a sign of Alzheimer’s disease (right)Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute/Scientific…
A groundbreaking study has revealed that great apes possess exceptional social memories, allowing them to recognize former mates over 25 years later. This discovery indicates that…
An imaginary diagram of the interstellar medium distribution of active galactic nuclei based on current observation results. Dense molecular gas from the galaxy flows along the…
Researchers re-evaluated extremely red objects (EROs) in the JWST data and found similarities with BluDOGs previously identified from Subaru Telescope data. This discovery contributes to a…
Stanford University engineers have created an injectable hydrogel depot technology that allows GLP-1 drugs to be administered once every four months, rather than requiring daily injections.…
Researchers are developing synthetic programmable bacteria to help kill cancerous tissue.Credit: Texas A&M Engineering https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1009258 https://chat.openai.com/c/6cfb1180-0a40-409b-b230-817e653d2c44 Texas A&M University researchers are co-leading a $20 million project…
A new study reveals that prehistoric women not only participated in hunting, but may have been physiologically suited for it. The study is based on physiological…
Researchers found high rates of osteochondrosis in the joints of Ice Age saber-toothed tigers and dire wolves, based on more than 1,500 limb bones examined from…
The James Webb Space Telescope captures revealing images of Uranus The James Webb Space Telescope has taken detailed images of Uranus, revealing its dynamic atmosphere, including…
Quantum batteries, with their innovative charging methods, are a revolutionary development in battery technology and offer potential for greater efficiency and a broader range of uses…
NASA’s EMIT has produced the first global map of hematite, goethite, and kaolinite in the dry regions of Earth using data from the year ending November…
A rare video was captured this week by a whale-watching trip off the coast of San Diego, showing an orca teaching its baby how to hunt…
Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library When I found out the date of the end of the Earth, everything seemed so simple. Five billion years from now, the…
Polar bear fur keeps animals warm even in arctic temperaturesTorsten Milse/Robersarding/Alamy Fibers said to mimic polar bear fur may one day be used in the next…
Spotted Hyena This spotted hyena (Crokuta Crokuta) is a natural in front of the camera, while its mother and siblings watch closely in the background. This…
Video of cat Taters chasing laser light sent from space NASA NASA has broken its own record by transmitting ultra-high-definition video from deep space to a…
Magnetic fluid propeller powered by an electromagnetHiroto Kitamori and others Robotic boats with propellers made of liquid magnets could be a safer alternative to solid metal…
Cheddar cheese often has a creamy, nutty flavor, but can also have fruity, meaty notes. Julian Eales/Alamy Cheddar cheese’s nutty, creamy flavor depends slightly on a…
Research from the University of Helsinki has revealed a new mechanism for generating DNA palindromes, leading to the creation of new microRNA genes. These findings have…
Above: Photo taken from an astronaut aboard the International Space Station on February 13, 2016 (before the eruption). Below: Photo taken from astronauts aboard the International…
by Hefei Institute of Physical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences December 21, 2023 A new approach developed for electrocatalytic H2O2 production and biomass upgrading. Credit: Hui…
Researchers have conducted a new study on the runaway greenhouse effect, revealing how a critical threshold of water vapor could cause catastrophic climate change on Earth…
beetle: An order of insects known as Coleoptera, which includes at least 350,000 species. Adults tend to have stiff and/or horn-like “forefeathers” that cover the wings…
New coronavirus vaccine on the way in Beijing in January Reuters/Thomas Peter When it comes to covid-19, 2023 has been different than the past three years…
You can’t cheat with quantum marblespre In quantum mechanics, it is impossible to know exactly where you are and where you are going. This idea, known…
The Christmas Tree Cluster, NGC 2264, is a young star cluster in the Milky Way galaxy, about 2,500 light-years from Earth. Enhanced by specific color selection…
< p >The SpaceX Dragon supply ship (photographed from the window of the SpaceX Dragon Freedom crew ship) carrying more than 5,800 pounds of new scientific…
