In a first-of-its-kind mission, the long-time star surveyor discovered two Jupiter-sized planets in a remote part of the galaxy. The discovery was confirmed by the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizon… [+2290 chars]
Penguins lost the ability to fly more than 60 million years ago, evolving a hyper-specialized marine body plan. In a new study, the first comprehensive genetic study involving extinct and extant (li… [+2026 chars]
We still don't know exactly what happens when black holes die. Ever since Stephen Hawking discovered that black holes evaporate , we've known that they can potentially disappear from our universe… [+6642 chars]
The Long March-5B Y3 rocket carrying the Wentian lab module is transported to the launchpad at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, July 18, 2022. /CFP The Long Marc… [+5316 chars]
Insects originated more than 479 million years ago and comprised over 50% of all described living animals on Earth. This ancient lineage exhibits remarkable diversity concerning, but not limited to, … [+2874 chars]
Scientists discovered a new hydrothermal field 8,366 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean covering an area as large as a football field that could help them better understand how volcanic activity has impa… [+4493 chars]
Hydrogels are promising candidates that mimic the native skin microenvironment due to their porous and hydrated molecular structure. Study: Wet Electrospun Nanofibers-Fortified Gelatin/Algin… [+6410 chars]
When a single plate in an intermediate diaphragm breaks, grinding balls get into the inner construct of the diaphragm and can destroy it immediately. The breakage of a plate in a diaphragm entails re… [+1820 chars]
Scientists have found that non-coding 'junk' DNA, far from being harmless and inert, could potentially contribute to the development of cancer. Their study has shown how non-coding DNA can get in th… [+4032 chars]
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The NASA Mars Rover has been making some interesting discoveries lately. Just a couple of days ago, it found what appeared to be space spaghetti. And now, it has done something special. It has taken … [+1988 chars]
Last week, the Earth bid farewell to the gigantic Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) and as it flew past our planet, it started its next journey to make the closest approach to the Sun. But as it moves clos… [+1711 chars]