It's comforting to know that there are people who are literally paid to watch the night sky to ensure that at least we'll be informed if an asteroid will hit the Earth. Technology and near-Earth sur… [+3469 chars]
Like corn kernels popping in a frying pan, tiny grains of dust may hop around on the surface of asteroids, according to a new study from physicists at CU Boulder. That popcorn-like effect may even h… [+5904 chars]
Dr. Ian Griffin, an astronomer and citizen scientist, captured the extraordinary light display in the skies near Brighton, Dunedin, on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2015), during a geomagnetic storm. … [+3345 chars]
Dr. Ian Griffin, an astronomer and citizen scientist, captured the extraordinary light display in the skies near Brighton, Dunedin, on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2015), during a geomagnetic storm. … [+3345 chars]
Gregor Mendel, the Moravian monk, was indeed "decades ahead of his time and truly deserves the title of 'founder of genetics.'" So concludes an international team of scientists as the 200th birthday … [+3041 chars]
Chinese space experts plan to effectively clear junk from Earth's atmosphere using a massive satellite sail. Space Sail Launch to Eliminate Space Debris Around Earth's Atmosphere As shown in the re… [+3654 chars]
ByJennifer Chu, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyJuly 11, 2022 Long predicted but never observed, fluid-like electron whirlpools could be leveraged for next-gen low-power electronics. Credit: Ch… [+3469 chars]
ByUniversity of WarwickJuly 11, 2022 Research challenges the conventional theory that the transition from foraging to farming drove the development of complex, hierarchical societies by creating agr… [+5872 chars]
The vast expanse of Lake Taup's sky blue waters, crowned by hazy, mountainous horizons, invokes an extreme sense of tranquility. And yet, deep in the ground below, geological unrest is brewing, acc… [+4982 chars]
The James Webb Space Telescope may be getting most of the attention this summer, but next year, keep an eye out for NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observatio… [+3246 chars]
Many historical buildings were built of limestone, such as Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. Limestone is easy to work with, but does not withstand weathering well. It consists mainly of calcite mine… [+3625 chars]
BySpringer NatureJuly 11, 2022 The discoveries show that ancient DNA can be recovered from Pompeiian human bones, providing new insight into this historic communitys genetic history and lifestyles. … [+3277 chars]
