For over a decade, scientists have attempted to synthesize a new form of carbon called graphyne with limited success. That endeavor is now at an end, though, thanks to new research from the Universit… [+4170 chars]
A robot that looks like a piece of rotini pasta can propel itself through a maze without humans helping it. Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Pennsylvania devel… [+2531 chars]
Gustavo Menezes, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Head of the Center for Gastrointestinal Biology at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Nikolay Nikolov, Ph.D., Senior Video Journalist at The New Y… [+5408 chars]
Stressed forest in the Western US. Credit: William Anderegg Planting a tree appears to be a generally positive thing to do for the environment. After all, trees take in carbon dioxide, offsetting so… [+2802 chars]
The bottom of the ocean is full of mysteries but scientists have recently uncovered one of its best-kept secrets. For 25 years, drug hunters have been searching for the source of a natural chemical t… [+5898 chars]
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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Artemis Spyrou, Michigan State University and Dennis Mücher, University of Guelph(T… [+7156 chars]
NASA's Lucy space probe had a unique perspective of the recent total lunar eclipse on the night of May 15th. Here on Earth, during a total lunar eclipse, the Moon takes on a reddish appearance due t… [+1808 chars]
image: A Letter-winged kite flying at daylight. Photo: Michael Jury (www.mykelphotography.com.au)view more Credit: Michael Jury (www.mykelphotography.com.au) The world’s only nocturnal hawk – Aust… [+4052 chars]
Published: 9:42pm, 24 May, 2022 Updated: 9:42pm, 24 May, 2022
Versatile catalysts with new features and functions could revolutionize scientists' synthetic strategies, paving the way for high-value chemicals and a greener chemical industry. In search of such ca… [+3578 chars]
Most parts of the world witnessed a total lunar eclipse at the beginning of this month and will see a massive asteroid passing the planet on May 27. The asteroid is potentially dangerous and nearly 2… [+1415 chars]
