origins

New Study Uncovers Shadowy Origins of Universe’s Most Luminous Phenomena

Some of the brightest lights in the universe shine from some of its darkest corners — so-called supermassive black holes. Invisible…

1 year ago

NASA SPHEREx Mission to Map Water Ice in the Milky Way for Life’s Origins

NASA's SPHEREx mission is set to embark on an extensive survey of the Milky Way, aiming to locate water ice…

1 year ago

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit on First Test Flight

Blue Origin achieved a significant milestone with the maiden launch of its New Glenn rocket. The vehicle lifted off from…

2 years ago

Organic Molecules in Space: A Key to Understanding Life’s Cosmic Origins

As researchers delve into the cosmos, organic molecules—the building blocks of life—emerge as a recurring theme, hinting at answers to…

2 years ago

Tracing the Origins of Oaks: How Climate and Tectonic Changes Shaped Modern Trees

Rising global temperatures and shifting tectonic plates are believed to have shaped the development of one of Earth's most iconic…

2 years ago

DNA of 1,000 year-old maize sheds light on origins of globally important food crop

Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of…

2 years ago

Why do we love carbs? The origins predate agriculture and maybe even our split from Neanderthals

If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known…

2 years ago

Scientists turn to human skeletons to explore origins of horseback riding

As anyone who's spent time in the saddle knows, riding a horse can be hard on your body. But can…

2 years ago

GPCR structure: Research reveals molecular origins of function for a key drug target

Through an international collaboration, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital leveraged data science, pharmacology and structural information to conduct…

3 years ago