UCLA Challenges Old Chemistry Rule, Paving New Paths for Drug Research
A recent discovery by UCLA scientists has challenged a century-old principle in organic chemistry, reshaping fundamental knowledge and broadening possibilities...
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Geodynamic Model Reveals Erosion Process of North China Craton
Researchers at the China University of Geosciences in Beijing, led by Professor Shaofeng Liu, have shed light on the mysterious...
Researchers Develop Cell-Size Wearable Devices to Restore Neuron Function
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled groundbreaking cell-wearable devices that could transform the treatment of neurological...
Scientists Create Solar-Powered Animal Cells Using Algal Chloroplasts
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have made a major discovery by creating animal cells that can draw energy from...
Can burying wood help reduce carbon? This ancient log suggests it might.
In 2013, a team led by Ning Zeng, a climate scientist from the University of Maryland, unearthed a remarkable find...
Research Shows What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch a Movie
In a significant advancement in neuroscience, researchers have developed a detailed functional map of the brain by studying brain activity...
Are fans safe in extreme heat? New studies challenge limits.
With rising global temperatures, the use of electric fans as a cooling method has sparked debate. It was particularly regarding...
Massive X2.3 Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackouts Over Southern Hemisphere
A powerful X2.3-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR 3883 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 8:40 a.m. ET (1340...
Cats Associate More with Words Than Human Babies, New Study Reveals
Recent findings published in Scientific Reports reveal that cats can connect words and images significantly faster than human toddlers. Research...
These Black Holes Are Changing Scientists’ Perception About Their Formation
Astronomers are watching two unusual black holes, each presenting phenomena that challenge current understanding of these cosmic giants. One, a...
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes Final Venus Flyby Before Sun Encounter
NASA's Parker Solar Probe will make a close approach to Venus on Wednesday, marking the spacecraft's seventh and final flyby...
Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction
A recent study led by Dr Alexander Farnsworth, a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, warns that extreme...
Apophis asteroid may see landslides, tremors during its 2029 Earth flyby
In April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass exceptionally close to Earth—at just 20,000 miles away, closer than many satellites. The...
Could a hidden planet beyond Neptune be altering the solar system?
Astronomers may be on the brink of uncovering a ninth hidden planet in our solar system. As theories surrounding its...
Bio-Based Fibres Might Be A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Plastics
A recent study has suggested that bio-based fibres, often marketed as environmentally friendly replacements for plastics, may pose greater ecological...
Belgian Skeleton Unveils Bones from Five People Across 2,500 Years of History
A recent analysis of a skeleton discovered at an ancient Roman cremation cemetery in Pommerœul, Belgium, has revealed an unusual...
Meet Haggis: The New Pygmy Hippo Calf Born at Edinburgh Zoo
A rare pygmy hippo calf, named Haggis, was born at Edinburgh Zoo on October 30, marking an important addition to...
Could feather-like flaps improve flight performance and reduce drag?
Bird-inspired wing flaps might be the future of aviation, providing a boost to flight performance by improving lift and reducing...
Neutron Star in 4U 1820-30 Spins at 716 Rotations Per Second
Astronomers in their recent discovery have observed a neutron star spinning at an astonishing 716 rotations per second, making it...
Chandra X-ray Observatory Spots Unusual Knots in Black Hole Jets
Astronomers have uncovered unique, lumpy “knots” within a jet emerging from a black hole in the Centaurus A galaxy, thanks...