We live in a world made and run by RNA, the equally important sibling of the genetic molecule DNA. In fact, evolutionary biologists hypothesize that RNA existed and self-replicated even before the ap… [+7897 chars]
The fossils of three large Ichthyosaurs, extinct marine reptiles that lived roughly 250 million years ago, have been found in a surprising place - the Swiss Alps. As reported by CNN, these Ichthyosa… [+2697 chars]
NASA has shared skywatching highlights for the month of May, which include a total lunar eclipse, a couple of great planet-spotting opportunities such as the conjunction between Jupiter and Mars and … [+1551 chars]
As the world sees rising ocean temperatures, it will also see more cases of coral bleaching. When corals bleach, they become more vulnerable to other stressors such as water pollution. However, many … [+4123 chars]
SYDNEY, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Researchers from the University of Sydney have designed a sensor bracelet that would allow people with conditions that impair their movement to interact with a variety of de… [+2065 chars]
In April of 2019, the international astronomical consortium known as the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) made headlines worldwide when it announced the first-ever image of a black hole. Specifically, t… [+2682 chars]
The moon will point the way to the usually elusive Mercury tonight (May 2). You can catch the two celestial bodies to the west, about 45 minutes after sunset, according to NASA. Mercury will be a fu… [+1875 chars]
The first partial solar eclipse of this year- which took place on Saturday, April 30- was visible across Antarctica, the southern tip of South America, and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This part… [+1049 chars]
Seagrasses play an important role in the climate. They are one of the most efficient sinks of carbon dioxide on Earth. A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology now r… [+5700 chars]
The moon will point the way to the usually elusive Mercury tonight (May 2). You can catch the two celestial bodies to the west, about 45 minutes after sunset, according to NASA. Mercury will be a fu… [+1875 chars]
Engineering enzymes to perform reactions not found in nature can address longstanding challenges in the world of synthetic chemistry, such as upgrading plant-based oils into useful biochemicals. A t… [+5210 chars]
An astrophotographer captured a beautiful picture of two planets aligned in the sky above Rome — and a little rain didn't stop him. Gianluca Masi spotted Venus and Jupiter hiding behind a thin cloud… [+2382 chars]
