Until recently, scientists thought most of our genes comprised Junk DNA, which didn’t do anything. But when they explored these regions, they noticed that most of the genome is active. According to … [+1292 chars]
ESA's Solar Orbiter spacecraft is on its way to the best vantage point of its mission route after being two years in space. NASA is also a contributor to the European Space Agency's mission. The prob… [+2679 chars]
Rare-earth elements are crucial components in all kinds of electronics, from smartphones and broadband cables to wind turbines and electric cars. But coming up with useful compounds that can expand o… [+3254 chars]
Water molecules have just recently been discovered on the moon, a crucial resource for future long space expeditions to the moon and beyond. But, until today, pinpointing the specific place has been … [+3080 chars]
The Earth is situated in a hazardous environment. Asteroids and comets, for example, are continually speeding through space and colliding with our planet. The majority of these are insignificant and … [+5472 chars]