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 reported in “ ‘Fog’ invades dark matter experiments” (SN: 8/24/24, p. 12). These detectors scan for dark matter’s interactions with the nucleus of a xenon […]
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, they’ve created a method that integrates these diamonds into devices without the need for bulk materials, paving the way for advancements in quantum computing and
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 can manipulate their ribosomes to evade the immune system. By altering the ribosomes’ structure, cancer cells become less detectable, hindering the immune response. “These findings
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 beyond Pluto and the outermost reaches of the Kuiper Belt. While Comet C/2023 A3 will remain visible through early November, the optimal time for observation
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. Some computing challenges are so massive that they require an all-in approach. A diverse team of scientists and computing experts, led by the Department of
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 to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance. A team of experts from Newcastle University’s Coralassist Lab has conducted the world’s first study on selectively
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 vacancy (NV) centers in diamonds to measure magnetic fields, often struggle with interference from nearby defects. The new method isolates these disruptive elements, promising better
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 human challenge study has identified subtle changes in memory and cognition among healthy volunteers who were infected with SARS-CoV-2. These changes persisted for up to
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 broad associative memories to specific episodic memories, offering insights into PTSD treatment by enhancing memory integration. Fear Memory Dynamics A groundbreaking study set to be
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 environmental pollution and health risks. A new critical review by scientists at the University of Birmingham reveals that research and regulators are overlooking microplastics used
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 spiral galaxy featured in this stunning Hubble Space Telescope image is IC 3225. It looks as though it’s been shot from a cannon, racing through
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 are highly efficient at capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the environment, accounting for up to 20 percent of the Earth’s CO2 fixation. Researchers at the
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 even newborn rodents, according to a Rutgers Health study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment. Researchers have long understood that micro- and
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 optical fibers without converting them to electrical signals, thereby speeding up data transmission and reducing energy consumption. Excitons in Semiconductor Technology When light shines on
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 than 13 billion years ago. A quasar is an incredibly bright region at the center of a galaxy, powered by a supermassive black hole. As
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 the universe. Imagine taking a journey back to the very early days of the universe, specifically, the start of the Epoch of Reionization (EoR). That’s
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 correctly divide their genetic material, preventing diseases like cancer. Scientists have resolved a decade-long mystery about the mechanism that maintains the centromere, the crucial region
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 recent study from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, investigating meditation as a treatment for chronic lower back pain, has revealed that
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 on seismic energy distribution. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Tewksbury startled millions across the U.S. East Coast, marking the strongest recorded tremor in New Jersey
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 Lu from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Yimin Xiong from Anhui University, has achieved
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 by EPFL, has developed a new method to compare quantum algorithms and identify the most challenging quantum problems to solve. Quantum systems, from subatomic particles
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, according to a new study by physicists at the University of Texas at Arlington, who explored F-type star systems. Stars fall into seven lettered categories
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 fuel can be an effective and equitable way to lower consumption with a significant climate impact. Nearly 40 percent of the public indicate they would
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 points to strawberries as a tasty and natural way to promote heart health and regulate cholesterol. The research demonstrated that consuming strawberries regularly (between 1
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 work lays the foundation for the development of new drugs to treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. The function of biological cells is determined
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 cosmologists search for -- and moreover, they might not be too difficult to observe.
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 more, such men are also more likely seek revenge or avoid the transgressor, which contributes to an unhealthy and less effective work environment.
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 boreal forests.
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 as more than 800,000 years ago, long before the advent of farming.
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 in the universe, without a significant source of surrounding matter to fuel their growth.
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 in watersheds affected by large PFAS sources, such as military bases across the country that have been contaminated by the use of PFAS-containing foams for fire-training and firefighting activities.
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 ultra-clean combustion for fuels that are typically difficult to burn due to their high viscosity.
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. Researchers were able to show that the neural signals that control the different hand postures in the brain are primarily important for this control, and not, as previously assumed, signals that control the movement's velocity. The results are essential for…
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, this first mRNA-LNP C. difficile vaccine was found to protect against C. difficile first-time infections and relapsing infections by inducing a robust immune response, promote clearance of existing C. diff bacteria from the gut, and even overcome deficits in host…
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 each other via chemical signals and thus influencing their health. In two studies, researchers have now conducted a detailed study of the microbiome, i.e. the totality of all microorganisms, in humans and zoo animals. The aim was to identify starting…
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 and single-use plastics, like food packaging trays, as it achieves all the benefits of plastic but doesn't contribute to plastic pollution. This biodegradable bioplastic foam was evaluated in a flow-through seawater tank. After 36 weeks, the CDA foam lost 65-70%…
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 work presents a method for manipulating the photonic states of light in a never-before-seen way, offering greater control over the evolution of photon propagation. This control makes it possible to improve the detection and number of photon coincidences, as well…
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 improved an important chemical attribute called selectivity, opening new avenues not only for CO2 conversion but also for many other chemical reactions used in catalysis research and chemical manufacturing.
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. Researchers report on their creation of a catalog of genes that viruses 'stole' from the marine microbes they infected across all of the world's oceans, identifying and organizing almost 23,000 genes known as auxiliary metabolic genes (AMGs), including over 7,000…
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 innovations could be possible thanks to researchers developing environmentally friendly materials that produce electricity when compressed or exposed to vibrations.
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 phytoplankton, most of which have no appendages to help them swim, make this pilgrimage has remained a mystery. Researchers now describe a species of bioluminescent phytoplankton, called Pyrocystis noctiluca, that balloons to six times their original size of a few…
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 are stable?
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 women.
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 lead to new, effective therapies for people with some autoimmune and infectious diseases.Researchers have found that a natural metabolite called Itaconate can stimulate immune cells to make interferons by blocking an enzyme called SDH.
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 Jupiter, that whip around each other every 12 days.
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 in the main asteroid belt 5.8, 7.5, and about 40 million years ago. The team also revealed the sources of other types of meteorites; with this research, the origin of more than 90% of meteorites has now been identified.
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 causes widespread detachment of the skin. Using innovative spatial proteomics -- one of the most advanced molecular biology tools -- the team identified the inflammatory JAK/STAT pathway as the main driver of disease. After validating their findings in pre-clinical models,…
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. A new study shows that of all plants classified as threatened worldwide, more than half are unique to islands, facing risks from habitat loss, climate warming and invasive 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 this solar maximum period for many months because it's only identifiable after they've tracked a consistent decline in solar activity after that peak. However, scientists have identified that the last two years on the Sun have been part of this…
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 are currently a major societal challenge, affecting up to 25%--30% of young people. These findings suggest that improving physical fitness from childhood can help prevent 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 device.
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. The largest spacecraft NASA ever built for a mission headed to another planet, Europa Clipper also is the first NASA mission dedicated to studying an ocean world beyond Earth.
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 approaches.
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 rhythm and the contexts in which the dances occur.
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 brought in a distinct population of the same snail species, these evolved to strikingly resemble the population lost over 30 years prior.
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 hairs that originated from the lions.
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 in catalytic converters with a highly porous material called Y zeolites greatly enhances the reactions between nitrogen oxides and hydrogen, converting unhealthful nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen gas and water vapor.
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 use against cancer, infection, depression, inflammation and a host of other conditions.
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 has discovered that such encounters often avoid chaos and instead follow regular patterns, where one of the objects is quickly expelled from the system. This new insight may prove vital for our understanding of gravitational waves and many other aspects…
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 LED display.
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 increased efficiency of communication between brain regions.
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 even humans, in orbit.
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 retrospect, it has been difficult to demonstrate experimentally, until now. Biologists have identified a key connection between ecology and speciation in Darwin's finches, famous residents of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Prior work on these birds had established that birds' beaks…
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 review paper. The post Weighted Blankets are Effective in Improving Sleep, New Review Says appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Early galaxies are dominated by bright clumps, which are larger and more massive than in the local Universe. The post Hubble Finds Ram Pressure-Stripped Spiral Galaxy in Virgo Cluster: IC 3225 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Daily strawberry consumption (between one and four cups per day) improves outcomes of lipid metabolism and inflammation in those at increased cardiovascular risk, according to a new review paper published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. The post Study: Regular Strawberry Consumption May Improve Heart Health and Manage Cholesterol appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 Life, Researchers Suggest appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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, Research Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 R Aquarii appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
ESA astronomers have released a 208-gigapixel mosaic of images taken by Euclid, a mission launched in 2023 to study why the Universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. The post ESA’s Euclid Mission Releases First Piece of Its 3D Map of Universe appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 Deep-Water Skate appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
In reference to the otherworldly sounds by which these treefrogs of the genus Boophis fill Malagasy rainforests, some of them reminiscent of sounds of technical equipment in the fictional ‘Star Trek’ universe, scientists have named the seven new species in honor of fictional captains of starships, namely Boophis kirki, Boophis picardi, Boophis siskoi, Boophis janewayae, […] The post Seven New Species of ‘Star Trek’ Treefrogs Found in Madagascar appeared first…
Gum 39 is one of several nebulae in a vast stellar nursery called the Running Chicken Nebula (IC 2944), which is located about 6,500 light-years away in the constellation of Centaurus. The post VST Sees Newborn Stars in Gum 39 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 Researchers Discover Animal Life in Subseafloor Crust at Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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, SOHO Spacecraft Snap New Images of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 the spacecraft will fly by 49 times, coming as close as 25 km (16 miles) from the surface as it searches for ingredients of life. The post NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Launches to Jupiter’s Icy Moon appeared first on Sci.News:…
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 March 2024. The post Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is Wobbling and Fluctuating in Size, Hubble Observations Show appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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 of sync with the hot, Saturn-sized gas-giant exoplanet WASP-49Ab. The post Astronomers Find New Evidence for Volcanic Exomoon around WASP-49Ab appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Russia is attacking Ukraine with Shahed-136-type drones every night now. Ukraine has put up additional air defences in
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More accurately predicting periods of increased hurricane activity weeks in advance may become possible due to new research
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
The Sukhoi Su-57 is a Russian fifth-generation fighter jet, built as a response to the American F-22 Raptor.
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
Russia has emerged as the primary foreign actor using artificial intelligence (AI) to sway the U.S. presidential election,
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to launch approximately five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars within the