Science

Astronomers discover first step toward planet formation

Astronomers have gotten very good at spotting the signs of planet formation around stars. But for a complete understanding of…

3 years ago

Consistent metabolism may prove costly for insects in saltier water

Increased salinity usually spells trouble for freshwater insects like mayflies. A new study from North Carolina State University finds that…

3 years ago

Scientists discover the highest energy gamma-rays ever from a pulsar

Scientists using the H.E.S.S. observatory in Namibia have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead star called…

3 years ago

The medicine of the future could be artificial life forms

Creating artificial life is a recurring theme in both science and popular literature, where it conjures images of creeping slime…

3 years ago

Two-dimensional compounds can capture carbon from the air

Some of the thinnest materials known to humankind may provide solutions to scientists in their quest to curb the effects…

3 years ago

Ruffed grouse population more resilient than expected, genetic study finds

Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that Pennsylvania's state bird harbors more genetic diversity and…

3 years ago

New technology could reduce lag, improve reliability of online gaming, meetings

Whether you're battling foes in a virtual arena or collaborating with colleagues across the globe, lag-induced disruptions can be a…

3 years ago

A prehistoric cosmic airburst preceded the advent of agriculture in the Levant

Agriculture in Syria started with a bang 12,800 years ago as a fragmented comet slammed into the Earth's atmosphere. The…

3 years ago

New pipeline makes valuable organic acid from plants — saving money and emissions

In a breakthrough for environmentally friendly chemical production, researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have…

3 years ago

Bursts of star formation explain mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn

When scientists viewed the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) first images of the universe's earliest galaxies, they were shocked. The…

3 years ago