As you’re nearing the end of February, dates can get confusing. The irregular month, already unique in its 28-day length, sometimes has a 29th day, also known as Leap Day. This is even worse for the… [+1849 chars]
The composition of the bulk, the outer core of the Earth, is not pure iron but has a density deficit of about 510%, indicating the existence of a considerable amount of light elements in the outer co… [+6681 chars]
The Science When permafrost thaws, water can flow more quickly through the ground, creating a complex subsurface flow system. Researchers at the Barrow Environmental Observatory in Alaska gained ins… [+2720 chars]
Evaluation of PIP2 binding sites on the TRPC6 channel To investigate the relationship between PIP2 binding and TRPC6 channel activity, we evaluated three features of OAG-induced TRPC6 currents in HE… [+20362 chars]
South Korean-based researchers have used first-principles quantum mechanical simulations to better understand the structure-property relationships in various polymorphic phases of iridium oxides to e… [+3463 chars]
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Over the past few months, our solar system has offered us a number of visual treats. Earlier in June, we had a strawberry supermoon. And in April, four planets aligned Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn… [+6869 chars]
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SpaceX has transported the most powerful rocket booster ever assembled to its Starbase orbital launch site (OLS) and used giant robotic arms to install it. It’s not the first such trip for Starship’… [+4548 chars]
Jupiter is famous for its massive, eye-catching storms. Now, citizens will be able to help scientists uncover the mysteries of the gigantic planet's storms. The project is hosted on Zooniverse and… [+2101 chars]
On August 27, 1883, a sound emerged from the Earth louder than anything recorded before or since. The volcanic eruption bellowed out from Krakatau, an uninhabited island between Java and Sumatra in … [+33056 chars]
