Galaxy mergers shed light on galactic evolution model
An Australian astronomer has solved a century-old mystery regarding how galaxies evolve from one type to another.
A new type of quantum bit in semiconductor nanostructures
Researchers have created a quantum superposition state in a semiconductor nanostructure that might serve as a basis for quantum computing
Wormlike animals are first amphibians shown to pass microbes to their offspring
This is the first direct evidence that parental care in an amphibian plays a role in passing microbes from one generation to the next.
New device makes hydrogen from sunlight with record efficiency
Engineers can turn sunlight into hydrogen with record-breaking efficiency.
Future AI algorithms have potential to learn like humans
New study measures effectiveness of machine learning method.
Hubble sees boulders escaping from asteroid Dimorphos
Astronomers have discovered a swarm of boulders that were possibly shaken off the asteroid when NASA deliberately slammed the half-ton DART impactor spacecraft into Dimorphos at approximately 14,000 miles per hour.
Looking deeper into violent neutron star collisions to find the origins of heavy element
The gold that makes up your most precious jewellery may have been forged in a violent cosmic collision millions or billions of light years away between two neutron stars.
Marijuana Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Scientists Discover
Using cannabis may cause changes in the human body's epigenome, a study of over 1,000 adults suggests.
Omega-3 fatty acids may boost lung health
NIH-funded study supports new role for nutrient found in fish, dietary supplements.
Unexpectedly calm and remote galaxy cluster discovered
This finding is paving the way to learning how and when some of these gigantic structures form and why the universe looks like it does in the present day.
Deep-learning model uses chest X-rays to detect heart disease
A research team has developed a deep-learning model that uses artificial intelligence to detect valvular disease and classify cardiac function from chest radiographs with unprecedented accuracy.
ATLAS sets record precision on Higgs boson’s mass
New result from the ATLAS experiment at CERN reaches the unprecedented precision of 0.09%.
Citizen scientists uncover microplastics on remote Arctic beaches
Tourists acting as citizen scientists have helped a research team detect microplastics on the pristine beaches of the Arctic.
Molecular Crystals Could Reduce Amount of Nuclear Waste
Potential Applications Could Lead to a Net-Zero World.
A New Theory for How Memories Are Stored in the Brain
Research shows some memories permanently reside in the hippocampus and are never transferred to the neocortex.
Killer whale moms protect their kids from fights with other whales
Post-menopausal killer whales defend their sons from aggressors, study finds.
Ancient, high-energy impacts could have fueled Venus volcanism
New models show Venus’ superheated core could produce extended volcanism, long-lived resurfacing.
Early humans were weapon woodwork experts
A 300,000-year-old hunting weapon has shone a new light on early humans as woodworking masters.
Why does skin get ’leathery’ after too much sun? Bioengineers examine cellular breakdown
When exposed to too much ultraviolet radiation, collagen fibers become more tightly packed together.
Clinical Trial Tests Efficiency of Toothpaste Containing Synthetic Tooth Minerals
A new clinical study found a hydroxyapatite toothpaste works just as well as fluoride toothpaste to protect against cavities.