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…
Scientists Shed New Light on How ‘Microbial Dark Matter’ Might Cause Disease
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….
Study Shows Digital Books Can Adversely Impact Overall Health
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…
New Half-Light Half-Matter Quantum Particles
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…
MIT Scientists Use Optogenetics to Trigger REM Sleep
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…
The Role of Genetics Varies Over Time
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…
Tropical Forests May Be Absorbing More Carbon Dioxide Than Previously Thought
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…
NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft Begins Approach to Ceres
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…
Floating Nuclear Power Plants Could Enhance Safety
MIT researchers detail how a floating nuclear power plant design could provide enhanced safety – it would be unaffected by the motions of a tsunami…
Yale Study Shows Metformin May be Safe for Patients with Kidney Disease
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…
Hubble Image of the Week – Globular Cluster NGC 6535
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…
2014 – A look Back on a Significant Year for NASA
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…
20 Years of Science Discoveries From NASA’s Wind Spacecraft
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…
Study Reveals High-Fat Diet Harms Stem Cells in Developing Fetus
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…
New System Allows Individuals to Pick and Choose What Data to Share
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…
ESO Views the Blue Stars of Messier 47
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…
New Non-Invasive MRI Technology Detects Alzheimer’s Disease Early
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…
Martian Rock Reveals a Record of the Planet’s Climate
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…
