A New Set of Calculations for Catastrophic Disruptions of Main Belt Asteroids
A team of astronomers has revealed a new set of calculations for catastrophic disruptions of main belt asteroids, finding that for asteroids about one hundred…
A team of astronomers has revealed a new set of calculations for catastrophic disruptions of main belt asteroids, finding that for asteroids about one hundred…
A landmark discovery reveals new insights on the biological, ecological, and medical importance of TM7, and could lead to better understanding of other elusive bacteria….
A newly published study from Harvard Medical School reveals that using light-emitting electronic devices before bedtime can adversely impact overall health. Use of a light-emitting…
A newly published study details how a team of researchers were able to discover half-light, half-matter particles in atomically thin semiconductors. Prospects of developing computing…
By using optogenetics to trigger REM sleep in mice, a team of researchers from MIT has moved a step closer to being able to produce…
New research from Yale University shows that the effect of genes may depend on the total, historical environment in which the researcher and subject are…
A newly published study from NASA scientists shows that tropical forests, like the one pictured above, absorb more atmospheric carbon dioxide than boreal forests. A…
After 87 months in space, NASA’s Dawn spacecraft is currently 400,000 miles from Ceres and has entered its approach phase toward the dwarf planet. NASA’s…
MIT researchers detail how a floating nuclear power plant design could provide enhanced safety – it would be unaffected by the motions of a tsunami…
A newly published study from Yale University reveals that metformin (the most popular treatment for type 2 diabetes) may be safer for patients with mild…
This newly released Hubble image shows globular cluster NGC 6535. This image captures the stunning NGC 6535, a globular cluster 22,000 light-years away in the…
As 2014 comes to a close this short video and pictures look back on a few of the events that took place this year at…
After 20 years, NASA’s Wind spacecraft is still going strong and helping scientists understand the forces that buffet near-Earth space. The end of 2014 marks…
A newly published study shows that a diet high in fat during pregnancy harms stem cells in the developing fetus. Physician-scientists at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s…
A new prototype system from MIT stores data from your digital devices in a single location that you specify, allowing you to pick and choose…
This ESO image shows star cluster Messier 47, which is located roughly 1,600 light-years from Earth. This spectacular image of the star cluster Messier 47…
A newly published study details how a new MRI probe that pairs a magnetic nanostructure with an antibody can detect Alzheimer’s disease early. Evanston, Illinois…
New research on a Martian rock reveals a record of the planet’s climate billions of years ago, back when water likely washed across its surface…