AI-Powered Lasers: A Modern Solution to Space Debris
West Virginia University is researching the use of AI-powered space lasers to redirect space debris, reducing collision risks. Supported by NASA, the initiative aims to…
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Glowing Ghosts: Astronomers Hunt for the Milky Way’s Hidden Supernova Remnants
A new study to identify more supernova remnants in the Milky Way aims to close the gap between expected and identified remnants. Utilizing advanced technology…
Researchers Capture Atomic View of Synthetic DNA
Researchers at West Virginia University are now able to observe synthetic DNA at the atomic level, providing insights into potential structural modifications that could augment…
Physics Breakthrough: Researchers Overcome Long-Standing Limitation of First Law of Thermodynamics
Physicists at West Virginia University have overcome a long-standing limitation of the first law of thermodynamics. Paul Cassak, a professor and associate director of the…
How Cockroaches Survived the Asteroid That Led to the Extinction of Dinosaurs
When the asteroid now known as the Chicxulub impactor fell from outer space and slammed into the Earth 66 million years ago, cockroaches were there….
Solar Storms Can Easily Destroy Satellites – A Space Weather Expert Explains the Science
On February 4, 2022, SpaceX launched 49 satellites as part of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet project, most of which burned up in the atmosphere days…
Trillion Dollar Future “Space Economy” Threatened by Debris
The space economy is on track to be valued at a trillion dollars by the end of 2030, according to Piyush Mehta, assistant professor of…
Exposure to Pollutants Damages Our DNA and Tissues – May Speed Up Aging for the Entire Body
Every day, our bodies face a bombardment of UV rays, ozone, cigarette smoke, industrial chemicals, and other hazards. This exposure can lead to free-radical production…
Stellar Feedback and an Airborne Observatory: Nebula Actually Much Younger Than Previously Believed
In the southern sky, situated about 4,300 light years from Earth, lies RCW 120, an enormous glowing cloud of gas and dust. This cloud, known…
Return of the Zombie Cicadas: Manipulative Qualities of Fungal-Infected Flyers Unearthed
Mind games aren’t exclusive to humans. Cicadas infected with the parasitic fungus Massospora unknowingly engage in trickery with their fellow insects, resulting in effective disease…
Do Your Kids Have Cavities/Tooth Decay? It Could Be From a Chemical Found in Drinking Water
Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to get cavities, according to a new study by West Virginia…
Warning: Printer Toner Linked to Genetic Changes, Dangerous Health Risks
Getting printer toner on your hands is annoying. Getting it in your lungs may be dangerous. According to a new study by West Virginia University researcher…
Astronomers Stunned by Repeating Fast Radio Burst Detected in Nearby Galaxy
For more than a decade, astronomers across the globe have wrestled with the perplexities of fast radio bursts — intense, unexplained cosmic flashes of energy,…
Innovative Brain Research Records Neurons to Understand Cognition
Where is Waldo? Whether we’re searching for Waldo or our keys in a room of clutter, we tap into a part of the frontal region…