Using CRISPR-Cas9 technology, scientists have managed to alter the social behavior of hamsters and make them far more aggressive, surprising the study authors. They had intended on reducing aggressio… [+3119 chars]
Curiosity one-upped the Spirit rover by capturing a view of both Earth and the Moon, which it did on January 31, 2014. The image, captured by the NASA rovers Mastcam, was taken around 80 minutes afte… [+426 chars]
Out in the dark depths of space, our models of the Universe get messy. A new study looking at the ultra-diffuse dwarf galaxy AGC 114905 has revived a controversial theory (or more accurately a hypoth… [+3586 chars]
DDX6 granule assembly is facilitated by the availability of cytoplasmic non-translating mRNAs. a, d, g Experimental outline and representative examples of DDX6 immunostainings and phase contrast pict… [+5272 chars]
A laser pulse that sidesteps the inherent symmetry of light waves could manipulate quantum information, potentially bringing us closer to room temperature quantum computing. The study, led by resear… [+5045 chars]
As far as we know, it's not possible for a person to move at twice the speed of light. In fact, it's not possible for any object with the kind of mass you or I have to move faster than the speed of l… [+3869 chars]
A new computer simulation suggests that dwarf planet Ceres may have been flung by the gravity of gas giant Jupiter toward the sun during the volatile era of planet formation 4.5 billion years ago. … [+4041 chars]
We've all heard of graphene, the wonder material that can strengthen roads, as well as space habitats, and that may one day make space elevators possible. But what of graphyne? Until recently, the m… [+3392 chars]
NASA has indicated that 5,030 extrasolar planets have been confirmed in 3,772 systems, with another 8,974 candidates awaiting confirmation. With next-generation instruments like the James Webb Space … [+8041 chars]
ByMartin LaSalle, University of MontrealMay 23, 2022 Scientists have observed an unusual quantum state of matter for the first time. Physicist Andrea Bianchi has observed the quantum spin liquid st… [+6086 chars]
Topological ideas have recently taken the center stage of modern electromagnetics. Typical topological photonic systems are based on nonreciprocal materials, a class of materials that enables asymmet… [+3486 chars]
Three high school students from Portugal used a Raspberry Pi computer to try to measure the Earth's magnetic field from the International Space Station. What a cool way to explore the planet, right?… [+3370 chars]
