Phobos and Deimos could have formed from asteroid debris, a new study suggests. An upcoming sample return mission will help test the idea.
If future AI models are trained on AI-generated content, they could end up producing more bias and nonsense, researchers caution.
Every single Atlantic hurricane in 2024 had wind speeds supercharged by warming seas. One even jumped two categories of intensity.
The DESI project previously reported that dark energy — long thought to be constant — changes over time. A new analysis reaffirms that claim.
If confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Kennedy could influence U.S. policy on vaccines, drugs and food safety.
Mineral crystals in heart cockles’ shells protect symbiotic algae from ultraviolet rays and could lead to innovations in internet infrastructure.
In 2024, tobacco use among middle and high school students reached a record low, but new vapes and other products with nicotine keep coming.
Some genetic changes in fat cells don’t go away after weight loss, a study in mice and human cells suggests.
The senses of sight and sound are usually mingled in the brain, but not for people with aphantasia.
Readers wondered if mayo qualifies as a non-Newtonian fluid, and X user @Lightning456243 asked how a quantum computer can identify its own errors.
Editor in chief Nancy Shute recounts the 50-year anniversary of the hominid's discovery, which upended the study of human evolution.
The behemoth coral, discovered in October in the Solomon Islands, is longer than a blue whale and older than the United States.
The discovery of potential cancer-causing agents in tap water led to the Safe Drinking Water Act — a law that continues protecting public health.
Rocks returned by China’s Chang’e-6 mission suggest volcanic activity just 2.8 billion years ago but lack telltale heat-generating elements.
The new finding comes from an analysis of pesticide use and prostate cancer incidence in over 3,100 U.S. counties.
Environmental DNA harvested from the ocean, land and air can help scientists monitor wildlife. The challenge is figuring out how to interpret this eDNA.
A contest to design a sound-only magic trick could help psychologists learn about differences between visual and auditory perception.
A protein found in Gila monster saliva flags tiny pancreatic tumors in PET scans.
Signs of temporarily delayed tooth development in the skull of an ancient Homo species youth spark debate about the origins of humanlike growth.
Geologic good fortune, skilled scientific scrutiny and a catchy name turned Lucy into an evolutionary icon.
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Historic accounts reveal manatee populations increased in the 1800s and 1900s alongside human populations. A new study highlights that Florida manatees are more numerous now than ever before, likely due to improved conservation efforts and environmental changes. While historically considered rare, manatees have benefited from the same human activities that threaten their existence, indicating a
DGIST and UNIST researchers have discovered a new quantum state, the exciton-Floquet synthesis state, enabling real-time quantum information control in two-dimensional semiconductors. A research team led by Professor Jaedong Lee from the Department of Chemical Physics at DGIST (President Kunwoo Lee) has unveiled a groundbreaking quantum state and an innovative mechanism for extracting and manipulating
AI and Human Evolution As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly widespread and advanced, it prompts new questions about its impact on human life and society. A recent paper in The Quarterly Review of Biology explores how these technologies might influence human evolution. In “How Might Artificial Intelligence Influence Human Evolution?” author Rob Brooks examines the
Scientists have traced the evolutionary path from C3 to C4 photosynthesis, discovering key regulatory changes that could enhance crop resilience and efficiency. This groundbreaking research paves the way for agricultural advances that could help combat the effects of global warming. Photosynthesis Evolution Over 3 billion years ago, photosynthesis first appeared in ancient bacteria on an
New research into dark matter suggests it might have originated from a “Dark Big Bang,” distinct from the traditional Big Bang. This theory, which posits a separate cosmic event as the source of dark matter, could change how we understand the universe’s early moments. Upcoming gravitational wave detection experiments could provide critical evidence to support
Cigarette smoke has been found to worsen influenza A infections by disrupting the natural balance of throat microbiota, suggesting a significant link between smoking and respiratory disease severity. Cigarette smoke exposure is associated with many different respiratory diseases. A new study shows that cigarette smoke alters the microbial community in the gut and the oropharynx.
In a significant advancement, a modified darobactin compound has shown promise in treating drug-resistant bacterial infections in animal models, offering a potential new weapon against pathogens like E. coli that increasingly evade current antibiotics. Antibacterial drugs are essential for treating infections, but the growing problem of bacterial resistance has rendered many current treatments less effective
AI-powered metalenses enable high-resolution, full-color imaging for compact optical systems. Modern imaging systems, including those in smartphones, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) devices, are continually advancing to achieve greater compactness, efficiency, and performance. Conventional optical systems, which depend on bulky glass lenses, face challenges such as chromatic aberrations, inefficiency across multiple wavelengths, and
Scientists have introduced triazenolysis, a groundbreaking chemical process that transforms alkenes into multifunctional amines. These amines hold potential for use in polymer, pharmaceutical, and agricultural production. Unlike the century-old ozonolysis, which forms carbon-oxygen bonds, triazenolysis efficiently creates crucial carbon-nitrogen bonds, enhancing its utility in various scientific and industrial fields. Innovative Chemical Process Unveiled Researchers at
To ensure safety from an approaching piece of space debris, the ISS’s orbit was raised using the Progress 89 thrusters. This preventive measure kept the space station clear from potential collision without affecting its scheduled operations, including the launch of a new cargo craft. At 2:09 p.m. CST on Tuesday, the Progress 89 thrusters fired
Researchers have identified a new role for the enzyme EZH2 in promoting the progression of aggressive, treatment-resistant prostate cancers. Their study suggests that targeting EZH2’s alternative functions could restore the effectiveness of androgen receptor inhibitors and enhance the potential of immunotherapies in these cancers, offering new hope for patients facing this tough diagnosis. New Insights
Researchers have uncovered promising evidence that certain diabetes medications, specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists, might help reduce alcohol consumption. Analyzing data from trials involving over 88,000 participants, researchers found that while results vary, certain individuals, especially those with obesity, may benefit significantly from these medications. New research from the University of Nottingham suggests that some diabetes
Researchers have uncovered new aspects of the venom of two deadly stonefish species, revealing the presence of three neurotransmitters previously unidentified in fish venom. This breakthrough in understanding could lead to advancements in treating venom effects and in the development of new drugs derived from these venoms. Stonefish Venom Research New research published today (November
Excessive sedentary time during growth increases systolic blood pressure, while three hours of daily light physical activity can mitigate this risk, as shown by a groundbreaking study spanning childhood to young adulthood. A new study reveals that spending more than six hours a day in sedentary activities during the transition from childhood to young adulthood
Preparations for the next NASA SLS Moon rocket launch are underway at Kennedy Space Center, involving detailed system checkouts and installations. This sets the stage for moving booster segments to the launch assembly building, paving the way for the Artemis II mission. Since the mobile launcher returned in October from Launch Pad 39B to the
Researchers have unveiled a highly sensitive detector capable of identifying molecules by analyzing their infrared vibrational “fingerprints.” This groundbreaking device works by transforming incoming infrared light into ultra-confined “nanolight” through phonon polaritons within its active area. This dual-purpose mechanism significantly increases the detector’s sensitivity while amplifying the vibrational signals of nanometer-thin molecular layers placed on
Geologists at the University of Miami leveraged World War II aerial photos and modern satellite imagery to study Andros Island’s landscape transformations due to sea level rise over eight decades. Despite the sea rising approximately 10 centimeters since the 1980s, the shorelines have remained surprisingly stable. However, the inland marshes and mudflats have undergone significant
New research unveils the evolutionary origins of stem cells through a groundbreaking experiment that successfully created a mouse using ancient genetic tools. Published in Nature Communications, an international team of researchers has achieved a groundbreaking milestone: the creation of mouse stem cells capable of generating a fully developed mouse. This was accomplished using genetic tools
Stress hormones, not impaired insulin signaling, may underlie obesity-related diabetes, according to Rutgers research. Elevated stress hormones counteract insulin’s effects, even with intact signaling. This insight could lead to treatments targeting stress hormones rather than insulin. A study conducted by Rutgers Health, in collaboration with other institutions, suggests that stress hormones, rather than impaired cellular
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has made significant contributions to understanding the universe’s structure over the past 11 billion years, confirming Einstein’s theory of general relativity on a cosmic scale. Through extensive data analysis of nearly 6 million galaxies and quasars, DESI has provided new insights into the growth of cosmic structures, the mass
Scientists employ high-energy heavy ion collisions as a powerful tool to uncover intricate details of nuclear structure, offering insights with broad implications across various fields of physics. Scientists have developed a novel technique using high-energy particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility
A study reveals plankton, crucial for marine ecosystems, cannot adapt to rapid global warming, threatening marine life and human food supplies. Researchers stress urgent global action to curb emissions and limit warming under the Paris Agreement. A recent study reveals that certain marine species may face extinction within the next century if human-driven global warming
Researchers have linked the origins of fast radio bursts to magnetars, highly magnetized neutron stars, which often arise from the mergers of massive stars in star-forming galaxies. By utilizing the Deep Synoptic Array-110, they’ve localized 70 FRBs, discovering that these bursts are more frequent in massive, metal-rich galaxies. This suggests that the environmental conditions conducive
A recent study emphasizes the connection between inflammation and depression, offering a new perspective that challenges traditional neurotransmitter-based theories. By analyzing decades of research, scientists propose that imbalances in the immune system may initiate and maintain depressive symptoms, especially in high-risk populations. These findings open the door to personalized treatments aimed at reducing inflammation, providing
The Aztec skull whistle produces a shrill, screaming sound. A study shows that these whistles have a disturbing effect on the human brain. The Aztecs may have deliberately used this effect in sacrificial rituals.
Up until recently, habituation -- a simple form of learning -- was deemed the exclusive domain of complex organisms with brains and nervous systems, such as worms, insects, birds, and mammals. But a new study offers compelling evidence that even tiny single-cell creatures such as ciliates and amoebae, as well as the cells in our own bodies, could exhibit habituation akin to that seen in more complex organisms with brains.
Humans and animals move with remarkable economy without consciously thinking about it by utilizing the natural oscillation patterns of their bodies. A new tool can now utilize this knowledge for the first time to make robots move more efficiently.
An international team of researchers has achieved an unprecedented milestone: the creation of mouse stem cells capable of generating a fully developed mouse using genetic tools from a unicellular organism, with which we share a common ancestor that predates animals. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of the genetic origins of stem cells, offering a new perspective on the evolutionary ties between animals and their ancient single-celled relatives.
Through the intricate study of lava tubes -- caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down -- an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient environments that could be significant in the search for life on Mars.
A newly discovered pterosaur fossil is shedding light on the evolutionary journey of these ancient flying reptiles. This complete specimen, named Skiphosoura bavarica, provides crucial insights into how pterosaurs transitioned from early, smaller forms to the later, gigantic species. By analysing the unique features of Skiphosoura, paleontologists can now trace the step-by-step evolution of pterosaurs, including changes in head size, neck length, wing structure, and tail length. This groundbreaking discovery…
The history of a major animal group, composed of millions of species of insects, arachnids, and nemotodes, has been elusive -- until now. A team has now identified the oldest known ecdysozoan in the fossil record and the only one from the Precambrian period.
Researchers have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.
An international group of authors who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on 'natural carbon sinks' like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use will not actually stop global warming. The science of net zero, developed over 15 years ago, does not include these natural carbon sinks in the definition of net human-induced CO2 emissions. Yet governments and corporations are increasingly turning…
A theoretical astrophysicist may have solved a nearly two-decade-old mystery over the origins of an unusual 'zebra' pattern seen in high-frequency radio pulses from the Crab Nebula.
It turns out gaming is good for you! New research indicates massive multiplayer online gamers learn by gaming and their skills in the workplace are enriched by those seemingly endless hours previously thought of as frittering away time.
The Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. The shift could indicate Earth's continents have entered a persistently drier phase.
Some of the first human beings to arrive in Tasmania, over 41,000 years ago, used fire to shape and manage the landscape, about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought.
From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with color for people across the world. In a new study, scientists uncover a 'switch' in the DNA of parrots that controls their wide gamut of colors.
In what could one day become a new treatment for epilepsy, researchers have used pulses of light to prevent seizure-like activity in neurons.
More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a new study. More than roughly 10-and-a-half hours of sedentary behavior per day was significantly linked with future heart failure (HF) and cardiovascular (CV) death, even among people meeting recommended levels of exercise.
Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes -- commonly used to make the beverage look like blood.
How do animal behavior researchers feel about the feelings of animals? A new survey helps to answer that question.
Researchers have created a headphone prototype that allows listeners to hear people speaking within a bubble with a programmable radius of 3 to 6 feet. Voices and sounds outside the bubble are quieted an average of 49 decibels, even if they're louder than those in the bubble.
Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor --immigration -- that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, leading them to rapidly adopt useful behaviors. The study is the first to provide experimental support of a long-held assumption that immigrants should strategically use social learning.
A new study determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste -- plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution -- by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gasses by one-third. The policies are: mandate new products be made with 40% post-consumer recycled plastic; cap new plastic production at 2020 levels; invest significantly in plastic waste management -- such as landfills and waste collection services;…
Capturing carbon dioxide from the hot industrial exhaust of cement and steel plants requires cooling the exhaust from around 200 C to 60 C so that liquid amines can react with the CO2. Chemists have now created a new type of metal-organic framework that captures CO2 at high temperatures, avoiding the need to expend energy and water to cool the exhaust. The MOF opens up a new field of high-temperature…
New research suggests that it could be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics. The anti-anxiety andhallucination-inducing qualities of psychedelic drugs work through different neural circuits, according to research using a mouse model.
Researchers have found that under certain conditions, a laser beam can act like an opaque object and cast a shadow, opening new possibilities for technologies that could use a laser beam to control another laser beam.
A new technique allows researchers to separate external and internal DNA to identify microbes colonizing the hostile environment of the Atacama Desert.
A new study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
A collection of perforated pebbles from an archaeological site in Israel may be spindle whorls, representing a key milestone in the development of rotational tools including wheels, according to a new study.
An asteroid struck Mars 11 million years ago and sent pieces of the red planet hurtling through space. One of these chunks of Mars eventually crashed into the Earth and is one of the few meteorites that can be traced directly to Mars. This meteorite was rediscovered in a drawer at Purdue University in 1931 and therefore named the Lafayette Meteorite. During early investigations of the Lafayette Meteorite, scientists discovered…
Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could help create early warning of future eruptions.
Scientists using observations from NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have discovered, for the first time, the signal from a pair of monster black holes disrupting a cloud of gas in the center of a galaxy.
A 'one of a kind' fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved, one of the most enduring mysteries of vertebrate evolution.
Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin. Researchers say it has the potential to change the field of neurosurgery by immediately improving comprehensive management of patients with diffuse gliomas.
Astronomers have identified three ultra-massive galaxies -- nearly as massive as the Milky Way -- already in place within the first billion years after the Big Bang. This surprising discovery was made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope's FRESCO program, which uses the NIRCam/grism spectrograph to measure accurate distances and stellar masses of galaxies. The results indicate that the formation of stars in the early Universe was far more…
Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a small brain and an adulthood comparable to that of the great apes. This discovery suggests that an extended childhood, combined with cultural transmission in three-generation social groups, may have triggered the evolution of a large brain like that…
How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give? A new article tackles these questions.
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research.
A team of archaeologists has excavated the earliest known ancient Maya salt works in southern Belize.
The chances of intelligent life emerging in our Universe -- and in any hypothetical ones beyond it -- can be estimated by a new theoretical model which has echoes of the famous Drake Equation. This was the formula that American astronomer Dr Frank Drake came up with in the 1960s to calculate the number of detectable extraterrestrial civilizations in our Milky Way galaxy. More than 60 years on, astrophysicists have…
Scientists detect a heightened 'threat vigilance' reaction in adolescents after a few hours of isolation, which socializing online doesn't appear to ameliorate. They say the findings might shed light on the link between loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, which are on the rise in young people.
A research team has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles. For the first time, the researchers have also been able to emulate natural cell-cell communication using these proto-cells -- based on the model of photoreceptors in the eye. This opens up new possibilities for basic research and applications in medicine.
Researchers have developed PanoRadar, a new tool to give robots superhuman vision by transforming simple radio waves into detailed, 3D views of the environment.
A genomic test developed by researchers to rapidly detect almost any kind of pathogen -- virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite -- has proved successful after a decade of use.
An international research team has for the first time designed realistic photonic time crystals ---- exotic materials that exponentially amplify light. The breakthrough opens up exciting possibilities across fields such as communication, imaging and sensing by laying the foundations for faster and more compact lasers, sensors and other optical devices.
A new study finds that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible, but some countries require support to meet their climate responsibilities. An 'additional carbon accountability' indicator is introduced, revealing that the EU and 17 other countries must exceed their own current targets to achieve this global goal.
The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would see dim signals from small, primitive galaxies. But data are not confirming the popular hypothesis that invisible dark matter helped the earliest stars and galaxies clump together.
Roughly 90 million years ago, climatic conditions in Antarctica were suitable for resin-producing trees. Researchers have now made the southernmost discovery of amber in the world.
A team combined compositional data of primitive bodies like Kuiper Belt objects, asteroids and comets with new solar data sets to develop a revised solar composition that potentially reconciles spectroscopy and helioseismology measurements for the first time. Helioseismology probes the Sun's interior by analyzing the waves that travel through it, while spectroscopy reveals the surface composition based on the spectral signature produced by each chemical element.
Researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea slug that lives in the deep sea. Nicknamed the 'mystery mollusc,' the nudibranch Bathydevius caudactylus swims through the ocean's midnight zone with a large gelatinous hood and paddle-like tail, and lights up with brilliant bioluminescence.
Research describes a computational model that captures the intricate muscular architecture of an octopus arm.
Adding an extra hour every week of physical activity may lower the chance of developing the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrythmia) by 11%, a study shows.
Astronomers using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), a state-of-the-art instrument mounted on NSF’s Nicholas U. Mayall 4-m telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory, have mapped how nearly 6 million galaxies cluster across 11 billion years of cosmic history. The post New DESI Observations Line Up with What Theory of General Relativity Predicts appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paleontologists have hypothesized for decades that a major animal group called Ecdysozoa must be older than the Cambrian period, but until now its origins have remained enigmatic. The post Ediacaran Nematode-Like Worm Fossils Unearthed in Australia appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Researchers at the Planetary Science Institute have compiled a 1:200,000-scale geological map of the lunar Orientale basin, focusing on identifying the most widespread and accessible occurrences of impact melt deposits from the basin-forming impact to help guide sample-return missions. The post Planetary Scientists Create Geological Map of Moon’s Oriental Basin appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The 36,000-year-old frozen specimen from Yakutia belongs to Homotherium latidens, a species of scimitar-toothed cat that inhabited Eurasia during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs. The post 36,000-Year-Old Scimitar-Toothed Cat Cub Found in Yakutian Permafrost appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
New research from the University of Birmingham explores the nature of photons -- individual particles of light -- in unprecedented detail. The post Physicists Shed Light on Precise Shape of Single Photon appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have captured high-resolution images of eight protoplanetary disks in Sigma Orionis, a star cluster irradiated by intense ultraviolet light from a massive star. The post Planets Can Form Even in Harsh Stellar Environments, New ALMA Observations Suggest appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Top-quark pair production has been observed in lead-lead collisions at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) with the ATLAS detector, marking the first observation of this process in interactions between atomic nuclei. The post CERN Physicists Observe Top-Quark Pairs in Lead-Lead Collisions appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Hong Kong have created mouse stem cells capable of generating a fully developed mouse using genetic tools from a unicellular organism, with which we share a common ancestor that predates animals. The post Researchers Recreate Mouse from Choanoflagellate Gene that Predates Animals appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paleontologists have described a new species of pachypleurosaur from the Middle Triassic of southwestern China. The post New Species of Triassic Marine Reptile Discovered appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Polar vortices are present in planetary atmospheres, from the Earth-like rocky planets to Jupiter- and Saturn-like gas giants. The post Sun Has Swirling Polar Vortices, New Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Skiphosoura bavarica, a species of pterosaur that lived around 149 million years ago in what is now southern Germany, bridges the gaps between the early monofenestratan pterosaurs and the later pterodactyloids. The post Jurassic Pterosaur Had Unusually Short, but Stiff and Pointed Tail appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
An international team of researchers has described a new species of miniaturized gecko in the genus Pseudogonatodes from the Peninsula de Paria in northeastern Venezuela. The post Scientists Discover New Species of Gecko in Venezuela appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
NASA has released a stunning image snapped by the Hubble Space Telescope of the peculiar, edge-on spiral galaxy UGC 10043. The post Hubble Spies Peculiar Spiral Galaxy Edge-On appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
A newly-described genus and species of trilobite is a unique example of an animal changing the form and apparent function of one of its morphological features to overcome a problem, while modifying the form and function of another feature to satisfy the function of the original feature. The post Role Changing of Trilobite Body Parts appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Archaeologists have examined an exceptional assemblage of over a hundred perforated pebbles from the 12,000-year-old Natufian village of Nahal Ein-Gev II in Israel and concluded that these items could have served as spindle whorls to spin fibers. The post 12,000-Year-Old Spindle Whorls Unearthed in Israel appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
An asteroid struck Mars 11 million years ago and sent pieces of the planet hurtling through space; one of these chunks eventually crashed into the Earth. The post Minerals in Lafayette Meteorite Were Exposed to Martian Liquid Water 742 Million Years Ago: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
In a new paper published today in the journal Optica, physicists describe how a laser beam can be made to cast a shadow that behaves as any other ordinary shadow. The post Under Right Conditions, Laser Beam Can Cast Shadow appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paleontologists have unearthed the exquisitely preserved remains of Cretaceous enantiornithine bird in São Paulo state, southeastern Brazil. The post 80-Million-Year-Old Enantiornithine Fossil Fills Gap between Archaeopteryx and Modern Birds appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have discovered three ultra-massive galaxies -- nearly as massive as our own Milky Way Galaxy -- already in place within the first billion years after the Big Bang. The post Mysterious Ultra-Massive Galaxies Spotted in Early Universe appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Until now, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) has been known as a compound produced by the liver to be used as fuel. The post Metabolic Compound Found to Regulate Appetite and Body Weight appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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