Star’s Death by Spaghettification: Shredded by Black Hole As Astronomers Record
A rare blast of light, emitted by a star as it is sucked in by a supermassive black hole, has been spotted by scientists using…
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Bacterial Predator Could Help Reduce COVID-19 Deaths – “Potential Game Changer”
A type of virus that preys on bacteria could be harnessed to combat bacterial infections in patients whose immune systems have been weakened by the…
New Gravitational-Wave Model Helps Reveal the True Nature of Neutron Stars
Gravitational-wave researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new model that promises to yield fresh insights into the structure and composition of neutron…
Faster, More Efficient Way of Recycling Bioplastics Developed
Chemical Recycling Makes Useful Product From Waste Bioplastic A faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based “bioplastics” has been developed by a team of scientists…
Mysterious Delta Scuti Stars Start to Surrender Astrophysical Secrets
The key to unlocking the secrets of a large group of pulsating stars has been discovered by an international team of astrophysicists. Pulsations are a…
Over 28 Million Surgeries Could Be Canceled Worldwide as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Over 28 million elective surgeries across the globe could be canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — leading to patients facing a lengthy…
“Global Diversity Curves Are Misleading” – Ocean Biodiversity Has Not Increased Substantially for Hundreds of Millions of Years
A new way of looking at marine evolution over the past 540 million years has shown that levels of biodiversity in our oceans have remained…
Supernova Discovered That Outshines All Others – Over Twice as Bright and Energetic
A supernova at least twice as bright and energetic, and likely much more massive than any yet recorded has been identified by an international team…
Hungry Stars Cannibalize Each Other in ‘Be X-Ray’ Systems
Humans have been studying the light from stars since the beginning of our history; however, we’ve only just discovered in the last few decades that…
Chance Discovery on New Telescope: Rare Eclipsing Binary Brown Dwarf System
Astronomers working on ‘first light’ results from a newly commissioned telescope in Chile made a chance discovery that led to the identification of a rare…
Experts Say Progesterone Could Prevent 8,450 Miscarriages a Year
Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research say giving progesterone to women with early pregnancy bleeding and a history…
Improved Treatment for Hyperthyroidism
New Guidelines Will Improve Treatment for Patients With Hyperthyroidism Radioactive iodine is to be recommended as the frontline treatment for patients with thyroid gland overactivity…
High-Definition View of Diabetes-Related Proteins Obtained, Opening the Door to Future Treatments
Scientists have examined a key receptor for the first time at high resolution — broadening understanding of how it might function, and opening the door…
Massive Black Hole Collisions Illuminated by X-Rays and Gravitational Waves
A new study by a group of researchers at the University of Birmingham has found that collisions of supermassive black holes may be simultaneously observable…
Carbon Emissions From Volcanic Rocks Can Create Massive Global Warming Effects
Greenhouse gas emissions released directly from the movement of volcanic rocks are capable of creating massive global warming effects — a discovery which could transform…
Study Finds Free Internet Access Should Be a Basic Human Right
Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online – particularly in developing countries – lack meaningful ways…
New 3D Printing Technique for Biomaterials a Major Step Forward for Artificial Medical Implants
A new way of 3D printing soft materials such as gels and collagens offers a major step forward in the manufacture of artificial medical implants….
“Very Stable Genius” – Science Says Trump Tweets Were Systematic Plan of Attack in Presidential Campaign
First detailed description of variation and change in style of 21,739 tweets posted between 2009 and 2018 on the Donald Trump Twitter account. Four general…