Scientists Have Discovered How Zebra Stripes Work
The University of Bristol researchers have uncovered the reason behind zebra fur being thinly striped and clearly defined. Their findings, published in the Journal of…
Even in the Age of Satellites, 19th Century “Dinner Plate” Still Useful in Ocean Science
Despite the availability of satellite technology, a simple 19th century tool called the Secchi disk is still useful for ocean scientists to measure the concentration…
Longest Neck of Any Animal Ever: New Fossil Analysis Reveals Dinosaur With 50-Foot Neck
An international team led by paleontologist Dr. Andrew J. Moore from Stony Brook University has discovered that Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum, a Late Jurassic Chinese sauropod dinosaur,…
Sequential “Melting” of Upsilons: New Insight Into the Hottest Matter on Earth
STAR Physicists Track Sequential ‘Melting’ of Upsilons Findings provide evidence for ‘deconfinement’ and insight into the seething temperature of the hottest matter on Earth. Scientists…
Stunning Diversity of Comb Jellies Revealed Through Genetic Probes
Comb jellies—known to scientists as ctenophores (pronounced “teen-oh-fours”)—mesmerize with their beauty, but these captivating creatures remain poorly studied due to their delicate nature. MBARI researchers…
Unlocking the Mysteries of Quantum Materials: How Magnetism Sparks Unusual Electronic Order
Experiments reveal link between intertwined states in ‘kagome’ metal. Physicists were surprised by the 2022 discovery that electrons in magnetic iron-germanium crystals could spontaneously and…
Liver Regeneration: The Surprising Importance of Gut Bacteria
New research reveals that microbiota provide important building blocks for cell division The body has the ability to regenerate missing liver tissue when parts of…
NASA Tracking Supermassive Black Holes on Collision Course
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory helped identify two pairs of dwarf galaxies on track to merge. Dwarf galaxies, which are at least about 20 times less…
Harvard Researchers Unveil an Unprecedented Look at Colorectal Cancer
Scientists are constructing comprehensive maps of colorectal cancer to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the disease. Researchers are building detailed 2D and…
How Parents Decide if They Should Vaccinate Their Kids Against COVID-19
New study explores complexity of decision-making. A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on February 21 has found that the decision…
NASA SpaceX CRS-27 Resupply Mission Docks to the International Space Station
A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to the station’s Harmony module today at 7:31 a.m. EDT, while the International Space Station (ISS) was traveling…
Astronomers Say “Terminator Zones” on Distant Planets Could Harbor Extraterrestrial Life
These in-between regions could be prime sites for liquid water. In a new study, University of California, Irvine (UCI) astronomers describe how extraterrestrial life has…
Odyssey Over? Precarious Fuel Supply of NASA’s Oldest Mars Orbiter
Measuring the fuel supply on Odyssey, a decades-old spacecraft without a fuel gauge, is no easy task. Since NASA launched the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter…
A Unique Window Into the Past – Ancient Jurassic Shark Fossil Reveals Surprising Evolutionary Truth
The evolutionary history of sharks and rays has been illuminated by a recently constructed phylogenetic tree. A recent study by an international team of researchers,…
Score More Points: Physics Model Could Optimize Basketball Player Positioning
A physics theory that has been successful in predicting the collective behavior of molecules and fruit flies appears to be applicable to yet another group:…
Caffeine Could Reduce Body Fat and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Exploration of the potential role of calorie-free caffeinated drinks may now be warranted, say researchers. A high blood caffeine level might curb the amount of…
Stanford Researchers Develop a Faster, Cheaper Way To Spot Bacteria in Fluids
A creative integration of AI-assisted imaging with the technology of an outdated inkjet printer results in a more efficient and cost-effective method for detecting bacteria…
Artificial Intelligence Takes On Cancer: AI Analysis of Mutations Could Lead to Improved Therapy
Cancer is a complex and diverse disease, and its range of associated mutations is vast. The combination of these genomic changes in an individual is…
