As a result of achieving high imaging dynamic range, a team of astronomers in Japan has discovered for the first time a faint radio emission covering a giant galaxy with an energetic black hole at it… [+5595 chars]
Epigenetic Reprogramming for Longevity Leads to Early Death? Photo by Donald Wu on Unsplash Reset Most of our cells contain the DNA needed to guide the construction of a human being. That DNA has … [+104 chars]
Further evidence that some monster black holes have killed star formation in their galaxies has come to light in a study that peers back 12.5 billion years into the early universe. Stars form when… [+3257 chars]
This story is part of Welcome to Mars, our series exploring the red planet. It's hard for me to pick a favorite rock on Mars. There's the "butt crack" and the "flower" and, of course, the stunning … [+1693 chars]
Newswise — Personality is not unique to humans. New research published in the Royal Society Open Science journal demonstrates that zebra finches have personalities, and some traits are consistent ove… [+3355 chars]
Since he was young, Chih-Wei Joshua Liu 22 always knew he wanted to be a physician-scientist, pursuing research at the intersection of basic science and medicine. Growing up, I wanted to do work th… [+7673 chars]
Scientists at the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution announced today that ribonucleic acid (RNA), an analog of DNA that was likely the first genetic material for life, spontaneously forms on … [+4910 chars]
Evaluation of computational RNA counting strategies using molecular spikes. ad, Counting difference between number of unique spike identifiers and quantified 10x Genomics UMIs at varying mean express… [+4846 chars]
New research provides the first evidence for why we have complex life forms in polar oceans and highlights the threat posed to them by global warming. It reveals the vital role of the trace metal zi… [+4666 chars]
NASA, on June 1, announced that it is buying five additional SpaceX crew transportation services to the International Space Station (ISS). The agency said that it is issuing a "sole source modificati… [+2271 chars]
How many of what kinds of stars live in other galaxies? It seems like a simple question, but it's notoriously hard to pin down because astronomers have such a difficult time estimating stellar popula… [+3201 chars]
Throughout the world, huge kelp forests have battled to stay healthy the past few years along with some fading altogether. Most kelp forests around the world’s coastlines are struggling due to clima… [+5750 chars]