“Boson Clouds” Could Explain Dark Matter
The nature of dark matter continues to perplex astronomers. As the search for dark matter particles continues to turn up nothing, it’s tempting to throw…
The nature of dark matter continues to perplex astronomers. As the search for dark matter particles continues to turn up nothing, it’s tempting to throw…
Saturn’s high-altitude winds generate an extraordinary aurorae. University of Leicester space scientists have discovered a previously unseen mechanism that powers the massive planetary aurorae at…
Cells secrete type of collagen to stay dormant and wake up when collagen levels decrease. Mount Sinai researchers have solved a major mystery in cancer…
In the search for “potentially-habitable” extrasolar planets, one of the main things scientists look at is stellar activity. Whereas stars like our own, a G-type…
The International Space Station is orbiting slightly higher today placing it in position for a crew swap taking place in March. Meanwhile, the seven-member Expedition…
Salk researchers pinpoint a sound-sensitive mammalian protein that lets them activate brain, heart or other cells with ultrasound. Salk scientists have engineered mammalian cells to…
In mice, a vaccination strategy that uses an mRNA coronavirus vaccine injection followed by a nasal spray booster generates immune protection in the airways. A…
Over 6,000 study participants, who lost more than 50 pounds and kept the weight off more than three years, offer tips to succeed. About one…
New research published in the Journal of Sleep Research has examined how sleep might be impacted by media use—such as watching movies, television, or YouTube…
Drought is among the most damaging natural hazards in the world, often causing severe losses to agriculture, ecosystems, and human societies. Historical records of precipitation,…
New FQXi report re-assesses claims that the cosmos is precisely tuned to foster life, challenging popular arguments for a multiverse. For decades physicists have been…
Sponges grow in large numbers and to impressive size on the peaks of extinct underwater volcanoes. Massive sponge gardens thrive on top of seamounts in…
An MIT team develops 3D-printed tags to classify and store data on physical objects. If you download music online, you can get accompanying information embedded…
To understand how life emerged, scientists investigate the chemistry of carbon and water. In the case of water, they track the various forms, or isotopes,…
Loci Controls, founded by two MIT alumni, helps landfill operators capture more of the potent greenhouse gas. The second-largest driver of global warming is methane,…
This artist’s conception illustrates a Jupiter-like planet alone in the dark of space, floating freely without a parent star. Thousands of planets have been discovered…
Young children touch everything — carpets, tabletops, toys, clothes, etc. — and then touch their mouths and faces. This makes them especially vulnerable to thirdhand…
America’s favorite red monster may not be interested in rocks, but Perseverance can’t wait to keep exploring the rocks on Mars! How does the rover…