Hubble Spies a Mesmerizing Meandering Spiral Galaxy
In this image from the Hubble Space Telescope, the irregular spiral galaxy NGC 5486 hangs against a background of dim, distant galaxies. The tenuous disc…
In this image from the Hubble Space Telescope, the irregular spiral galaxy NGC 5486 hangs against a background of dim, distant galaxies. The tenuous disc…
An advanced digital tool can assist us in comprehending the past and forecasting the evolution of the Earth’s surface. The interplay of climate, tectonic activity,…
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough to enable ‘perfectly secure’ hidden communications for the first time. The method uses new advances in information theory methods to…
The newly-expanded International Space Station (ISS) crew of 11 members kicked off a busy work week on Monday, March 6, conducting a variety of research…
Researchers have discovered the mechanisms by which the seed decides to remain in “hibernation” or to trigger its germination depending on the outside temperature. Germination…
The veteran Martian rover captured a dazzling sunset at the start of a new cloud-imaging campaign. Although Martian sunsets are uniquely moody, NASA’s Curiosity rover…
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a liquid nitrogen spray that can effectively eliminate almost all of the simulated moon dust from a space…
Popular weight-loss diet also associated with higher levels of LDL cholesterol. The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and…
Studying the relationship between the arrangement of water molecules incorporated into layered materials like clays and the arrangement of ions within these materials has been…
Researchers are comparing the genetic makeup of humans’ extinct relatives to those of contemporary individuals. It sounds like a Stone Age comedy skit: A Denisovan…
One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by…
Researchers uncover a novel DNA repair process that impedes cancer treatment. Error correction is crucial for cells due to the constant occurrence of malfunctions during…
The Sun emitted a strong (X-class) solar flare, peaking at 12:52 p.m. EST on March 3, 2023. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), which watches the…
Green leaves and the ability to photosynthesize were once considered hallmarks of plants. However, some plants have evolved to obtain their nutrients in alternative ways,…
Glass nanoparticles trapped by lasers in extreme vacuum are considered a promising platform for exploring the limits of the quantum world. Since the advent of…
HRL Laboratories, LLC, has published the first demonstration of universal control of encoded spin qubits. This newly emerging approach to quantum computation uses a novel…
The Next full moon is the Crow, Crust, Sap, Sugar, or Worm Moon; the Lenten, Chaste, or Death Moon, the full moon of Purim; the…
A team of biologists has discovered how to awaken neural stem cells and reactivate them in adult mice. Some areas of the adult brain contain…