Study of headlines shows media bias is growing
Researchers used machine learning to uncover media bias in publications across the political spectrum.
James Webb Telescope catches glimpse of possible first-ever ‘dark stars’
Stars powered with dark matter still need proving but could reveal clues about the nature of one of the universe’s great mysteries.
Research puts age of universe at 26.7 — not 13.7 — billion years
Our universe could be twice as old as current estimates, according to a new study that challenges the dominant cosmological model.
Study Reveals Evidence of Diverse Organic Material on Mars
The Perseverance Rover has found evidence of organic compounds in the Jezero Crater on the Red Planet.
New Superconductors Can Be Built Atom by Atom
Researchers have now successfully designed superconductors one atom at a time, creating new states of matter.
How the immune system can alter our behavior
Immune system recognition of allergens and pathogens in the environment allows the brain to take defensive measures, such as avoidance.
Bees get week early wakeup call from warming climate
Warmer springs are causing bees to wake up earlier, a new study has found. And this is a big problem.
Air monitor can detect COVID-19 virus variants in about 5 minutes
Proof-of-concept device could also monitor for flu, RSV, other respiratory viruses.
Not eating enough of these six healthy foods is associated with higher cardiovascular
Not eating enough of six key foods in combination is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults.
Creative people enjoy idle time more than others
For those with creative minds, screen-free downtime can be fruitful and entertaining.
Indian rice variety shows promise for people with diabetes
Consumption of rice is associated with increased risks of type 2 diabetes. But Joha rice variety shows promise as an option for people with diabetes or at risk.
MIT physicists generate the first snapshots of fermion pairs
The images shed light on how electrons form superconducting pairs that glide through materials without friction.
Shrinking Arctic glaciers are unearthing a new source of methane
As the Arctic warms, shrinking glaciers are exposing bubbling groundwater springs which could provide an underestimated source of the potent greenhouse gas methane.
Climate-neutral air travel: Is it possible?
Researchers conclude that simply replacing fossil aviation fuel with sustainable synthetic fuels will not be enough.
Astronomers identify the earliest strands of the cosmic web
A string of lined-up galaxies in the early universe reveals clues – and questions – about the fundamental architecture of the universe.
James Webb Locates Dust Reservoirs in Two Supernovae
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have made major strides in confirming the source of dust in early galaxies.
Tombs rich in artifacts discovered by Swedish expedition in Cyprus
An archaeological expedition from the University of Gothenburg recently discovered tombs outside the Bronze Age trading metropolis Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus.
Researchers create highly conductive metallic gel for 3D printing
Researchers have developed a metallic gel that is highly electrically conductive and can be used to print 3D solid objects at room temperature.
Quasar ‘clocks’ show Universe was five times slower soon after the Big Bang
Observational data from nearly 200 quasars show Einstein correct - again - about time dilation of the cosmos.
Birds raise fewer young when spring arrives earlier in a warming world
Study led by UCLA, Michigan State scientists finds conservation strategies should address avian responses to climate-driven shifts.