New video upsets the old notion that these birds of paradise use wing clapping to make percussive sounds while courting.
The summer after wildfire smoke blocked sunlight for long stretches, harvests at some almond tree orchards in California’s Central Valley dropped.
Let’s talk neutrinos Two dark matter experiments have spotted signs of neutrinos knocking into atomic nuclei in their detectors. The finding portends a future obstacle for the detectors, Emily Conover…
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the science of studying democracies.
The podcast ‘Does It Fly?’ asks whether the technology of Star Trek, Doctor Who and other popular sci-fi shows could really work.
Political scientists disagree over how to interpret a slight dip in the health of U.S. democracy.
Chronic pain has puzzled scientists for decades, but diagnoses and treatments have come a long way.
Climate change is putting monarch butterflies’ overwintering forests in Mexico at risk. Could planting new forests solve that problem?
Taking in seawater while filtering out dense salts lets unicellular phytoplankton migrate tens of meters vertically toward sunnier seas.
The annual Small World photomicrography competition, now in its 50th year, puts life’s smallest details under the microscope.
Just a few smashups in the asteroid belt may account for 70 percent of Earth’s meteorites, limiting what’s known about our solar system’s history.
Insects stuck in sundew plants’ sticky secretions suffocate and die before being subjected to a medley of digestive enzymes.
Over her long career, Bonnie Buratti has seen the search for life in the solar system go from a joke to a flagship mission.
Cats can flow like liquids through tall crevices, but they solidify a bit as they approach short crannies, new research shows.
The speed at which our brain can tell smells apart is on par with color perception, a new sniff device shows.
Participants “navigating” on a lab computer have shaped navigation knowledge. Studies that add in the environment challenge those findings.
Saturn joins the sun’s other giant planets that have Trojans, space rocks that orbit along the same path.
Genetic analysis of cavity crud from two famed man-eating lions suggests the method could re-create diets of predators that lived thousands of years ago.
This first successful treatment of tumors with radioactive ion beams could one day lead to treating human patients’ tumors with millimeter precision.
The ouch of hair pulling is transmitted with the help of a protein used to sense light touches. These details could lead to new treatments.
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Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique that allows diamonds to be directly bonded to materials compatible with both quantum and conventional electronics. By engineering slight defects into the diamond’s structure,…
Cancer cells may use our very own protein factories to hide from the immune system. Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, led by Liam Faller, have discovered that cancer cells…
In this October 13, 2024, image, Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is seen passing over NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. This comet hails from the distant Oort Cloud, far…
A groundbreaking initiative by the Department of Energy and Microsoft is set to transform scientific computing through cloud technology, offering faster, more versatile tools for computational chemistry and environmental research.…
Selective breeding improves coral heat tolerance slightly, but global emission reductions are still essential to help corals survive future warming. A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead…
Researchers at the University of Chicago have figured out how to improve the performance of diamond-based quantum sensors by studying defects at the atomic level. These sensors, which use nitrogen…
A study reveals subtle, lasting cognitive impacts in healthy individuals following COVID-19 infection, highlighting the need for precise cognitive testing in future research. A new analysis from Imperial College’s COVID-19…
A new study explores the dual nature of fear memories: difficult to forget but hard to recall. By using fMRI and machine learning, researchers discovered that fear memories transition from…
Microplastics in leave-on cosmetics, such as sunscreens and lip balms, are being overlooked by researchers and regulators. While most regulations focus on rinse-off products, leave-on products could contribute significantly to…
This week, the Hubble Space Telescope brings us the stunning image of IC 3225, a spiral galaxy soaring through the cosmos resembling a comet with a tail of gas. The…
A groundbreaking study reveals a protein shell in diatoms that enhances their CO2 fixation capabilities, offering new avenues for bioengineering to combat climate change by optimizing photosynthesis. Tiny ocean diatoms…
A Rutgers Health study has discovered aerosolized plastics in neonatal tissue following in utero exposure. Plastic pollution, including tiny particles smaller than a grain of sand, has become ubiquitous, affecting…
A new semiconductor device using tungsten di-selenide demonstrates unprecedented capabilities in altering light’s properties to process information more efficiently. This technology promises to enhance telecommunications by processing signals directly in…
Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect ancient lonely quasars with murky origins. They appear to have few cosmic neighbors, raising questions about how they first emerged more…
Researchers are using simulations and data from the South Pole Telescope to detect the faint kSZ effect, a key to understanding the Epoch of Reionization, when the first stars ionized…
Researchers discovered that PLK1 triggers a process ensuring centromere preservation during cell division by activating the Mis18 complex and controlling CENP-A loading. This finding is key to understanding how cells…
Men and women experience pain relief differently, and a new study may shed light on why women are more prone to chronic pain and less responsive to opioid treatments. A…
The Tewksbury earthquake’s minimal local damage but widespread impact was due to its rupture direction, funneling shaking from New Jersey towards New York City, with the anomaly highlighted in studies…
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in observing intrinsic magnetic structures in kagome lattices, which may significantly influence future quantum computing and superconductivity applications. A research team led by Prof. Qingyou…
Predicting the behavior of many interacting quantum particles is a complex task, but it’s essential for unlocking the potential of quantum computing in real-world applications. A team of researchers, led…
Doctoral student leads research on planets that pass through the habitable zone during part of their orbits. Are there planets beyond Earth where humans could live? The answer is possibly,…
A study from Uppsala University reveals that 40% of the public may support rationing goods with high climate impacts, with acceptance levels similar to taxation. Rationing goods like meat and…
Research indicates that consuming strawberries daily can promote cardiometabolic health and help manage cholesterol levels. Cardiovascular disease continues to be a leading cause of death globally, but a recent study…
Scientists have enhanced a mass spectrometry method to study protein interactions within cells, aiming to identify changes linked to diseases and discover potential therapeutic targets to restore cellular balance. This…
Physicists have shown that extremely light particles known as axions may occur in large clouds around neutron stars. These axions could form an explanation for the elusive dark matter that…
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation.
The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a co-worker for a transgression such as missing an important meeting, a study has found. What's…
A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60 percent globally since 2001, and almost tripled in some of the most climate-sensitive northern…
A new study reveals how the duplication of the salivary amylase gene may not only have helped shape human adaptation to starchy foods, but may have occurred as far back…
Astronomers observed ancient quasars that appear to be surprisingly alone in the early universe. The findings challenge physicists' understanding of how such luminous objects could have formed so early on…
Researchers created a liquid gel that quickly transforms into a spongelike antimicrobial foam to stymie severe bleeding and ultimately preserve lives.
Fish can accumulate high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), even far from sources of contamination, according to a new study. The research highlights the need for expanded monitoring…
Researchers have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn glycerol/methanol blends with near-zero emissions. This new technology enables…
In a new study, humans displayed sympathy towards and protected AI bots who were excluded from playtime.
Researchers have developed a novel training protocol for brain-computer interfaces in a study with rhesus monkeys. The method enables precise control of prosthetic hands using signals from the brain alone.…
A new vaccine provides hope for treating and even preventing the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile infection, more commonly known as C. difficile or C. diff. In animal models,…
Scientists have discovered toxic 'Forever Chemicals' present in samples of drinking water from around the world.
Microorganisms do not just colonize the body of mammals during infections. Billions of microbes can be found on and in healthy humans and animals at any given time, communicating with…
Scientists found that cellulose diacetate foam (CDA) is the fastest degrading bioplastic in an ocean environment. This new foam material is demonstrated to be a viable replacement for Styrofoam products…
A new study opens the door to cutting-edge solutions that could contribute to the realization of a system capable of processing quantum information in a simple yet powerful way. The…
By combining visible light and electrochemistry, researchers have enhanced the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and stumbled upon a surprising discovery. The team found that visible light significantly…
A new study gets scientists closer to more fully understanding where viruses fit into the global ocean picture of cycling nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and, of particular interest, carbon.…
Imagine tires that charge a vehicle as it drives, streetlights powered by the rumble of traffic, or skyscrapers that generate electricity as the buildings naturally sway and shudder. These energy…
Many plankton journey from the cold, dark depths of our oceans to the surface, only to eventually drift down again into the darkness in a perpetual rhythm. Yet, how single-celled…
With vigorous debate surrounding the health of the monarch butterfly, new research may have answered the biggest question plaguing butterfly researchers. Why are the wintering populations declining while breeding populations…
According to new research, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in…
Researchers have engineered bacteria as personalized cancer vaccines that activate the immune system to specifically seek out and destroy cancer cells.
Researchers have developed a new method using the Allen Telescope Array to search for interplanetary radio communication in the TRAPPIST-1 star system.
Scientists have discovered a new process in our immune systems that leads to the production of an important family of anti-viral proteins called interferons. They hope the discovery will now…
Prenatal human skin atlas and organoid will accelerate research into congenital diseases and lead to clinical applications for regenerative medicine.
An international team of astronomers has figured out that a famous brown dwarf is actually a pair of tight-knit brown dwarfs, weighing about 38 and 34 times the mass of…
An ecologically realistic 24-year field study of grasslands showed that elevated levels of carbon dioxide nearly tripled species losses attributed to nitrogen pollution.
An international team has successfully demonstrated that 70% of all known meteorite falls originate from just three young asteroid families. These families were produced by three recent collisions that occurred…
A global team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery that saves the lives of patients suffering from toxic epidermal necrolysis. This rare but often fatal reaction to common medications…
From Tasmania to Madagascar to New Guinea, islands make up just over five per cent of Earth's land yet are home to 31 per cent of the world's plant species.…
Experts have announced that the Sun has reached its solar maximum period, which could continue for the next year. Scientists will not be able to determine the exact peak of…
A recent study found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems…
Researchers produced 3D-printed, semiconductor-free logic gates, which perform computations in active electronic devices. As they don't require semiconductor materials, they represent a step toward 3D printing an entire active electronic…
NASA's Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life.…
A new technique enables makers to finely tune the color, shade, and texture of 3D-printed objects using only one material. The method is faster and uses less material than other…
Researchers have successfully develop single-atom editing technology that maximizes drug efficacy.
Astronomers have used the NASA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe the 'inside-out' growth of a galaxy in the early universe, only 700 million years after the Big Bang.
Female crested gibbons display jerky, almost geometric patterns of movement. Researchers have studied these conspicuous movements, which are comparable to human dances. They describe the structure of the dances, their…
Researchers have made a significant advancement in understanding the underlying heating mechanism of the sun's atmosphere, finding that reflected plasma waves could drive the heating of coronal holes.
Snails on a tiny rocky islet evolved before scientists' eyes. The marine snails were reintroduced after a toxic algal bloom wiped them out from the skerry. While the researchers intentionally…
Scientists analyzed hairs extracted from the broken teeth of two 19th century 'man-eater' lions. Their analysis revealed DNA from giraffe, human, oryx, waterbuck, wildebeest and zebra as prey, along with…
Scientists have discovered a low-cost method to significantly reduce this pollution from hydrogen internal combustion engines by improving the efficiency of their catalytic converters. The researchers found that infusing platinum…
Skin pigmentation may act as a 'sponge' for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists report.
Chemists have developed a new chemical reaction that will allow researchers to synthesize selectively the left-handed or right-handed versions of 'mirror molecules' found in nature and assess them for potential…
When three massive objects meet in space, they influence each other through gravity in ways that evolve unpredictably. In a word: Chaos. That is the conventional understanding. Now, a researcher…
A new solution deposition process for semiconductors yields high-performing transistors by introducing more defects, counterintuitively. Researchers used these devices to construct high- speed logic circuits and an operational high-resolution inorganic…
A new study from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of McGill university, the University of Ottawa and the University of Zaragoza in Spain elaborates on bilingualism's role in cognition, showing…
When lightning cracks on Earth, especially high-energy electrons may fall out of Earth's inner radiation belt, according to a new study -- an electron 'rain' that could threaten satellites, and…
They say that hindsight is 20/20, and though the theory of ecological speciation -- which holds that new species emerge in response to ecological changes -- seems to hold in…
Weighted blankets can help to improve sleep in adults with insomnia and other mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, but results are mixed for children, according to a new…
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Paleontologists have identified a species of medium-sized iguanodontian ornithopod dinosaur from two specimens found in northwestern Patagonia, Argentina. The post New Species of Plant-Eating Dinosaur Identified in Argentina appeared first…
New research shows that despite the intense surface ultraviolet radiation, there are radiatively habitable zones within ice in the Martian mid-latitudes. The post Meltwater beneath Martian Ice Could Support Microbial…
Quaestio simpsonorum is part of the Ediacara Biota, which preserves the oldest evidence for complex, macroscopic animals. The post New Species of Complex Ediacaran Animal Discovered in Australia appeared first…
Astronomers have observed Gliese 229 B with the GRAVITY interferometer and, separately, the CRIRES+ spectrograph at ESO’s Very Large Telescope. The post Gliese 229B is Actually Compact Pair of Brown Dwarfs, Astronomers Find…
New research shows that approximately 70% of meteorites originate from at least three recent break-ups of massive asteroids. The post Most of Earth’s Meteorites Came from Few Asteroid Breakup Events,…
The TRAPPIST-1 system is a compact system of at least seven exoplanets with sizes similar to Earth. The post Allen Telescope Array Searches for Radio Technosignatures from TRAPPIST-1 System appeared…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have made a unique timelapse of R Aquarii’s dynamic behavior from observations spanning from 2014 to 2023. The post Hubble Observes Binary System…
2024 PT5, a new mini-moon of our planet, arrived in Earth’s orbit on September 29, 2024. The post Earth’s New Mini-Moon is Sign of Tremendous Potential for Space Mining, Scientists Say…
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Marine biologists have identified a new species of the skate genus Leucoraja lurking in the depths of the Southwestern Indian Ocean. The post Marine Biologists Discover Remarkable New Species of…
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Marine biologists have found adult tubeworms and other vent animals below the seafloor in the East Pacific Rise, a volcanically active, fast-spreading ridge with numerous hydrothermal vent fields. The post…
A bright comet from the Oort cloud named C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is passing by Earth and will be visible through the second half of October 2024. The post NASA Astronauts,…
Europa Clipper lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:06 p.m. EDT on October 14, 2024 to begin a six-year journey to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, which…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observed Jupiter’s most distinctive feature, the Great Red Spot, with on eight dates over a single, 90-day oscillation cycle from December 2023 to…
Using the ESPRESSO instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope and the HARPS instrument at ESO’s La Silla 3.6-m telescope, astronomers have detected a sodium cloud close to but slightly out…
Russia is attacking Ukraine with Shahed-136-type drones every night now. Ukraine has put up additional air defences in
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Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a robotic leg with
AstraZeneca has entered into a collaboration with biotech firm Immunai Inc., investing $18 million to utilize Immunai’s advanced
Astronomy has always relied on light to convey information about the universe. But capturing photons — such as
Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, showcased its new augmented reality (AR) glasses prototype, Orion, during its annual Connect conference.
Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based tech company born from the division of assets previously owned by Russian technology giant
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PayPal Holdings announced a major development on Wednesday, allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency directly
Russia has covertly established a weapons program in China to create long-range attack drones for use in the
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Alphabet’s Google is partnering with Volkswagen to provide cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities for an in-app assistant designed specifically
Stability AI, an emerging leader in artificial intelligence, announced on Tuesday that renowned filmmaker James Cameron, director of
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies reports that Iran has transferred a large quantity of Fath 360 short-range ballistic
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