The scientists at deCODE genetics found 600 millions SNPs and indels in these 150 thousand genomes corresponding to 7% of those that can theoretically occur in the human genome. It is however likely … [+2370 chars]
At first glance , the Fibonacci sequence might seem like no more than a bit of mathematical trickery. But look around, and it pops up again and again and again, in computer science and in nature. It… [+5349 chars]
New study overturns previous ideas about how rocky planets form. (NASA image) The atmosphere on Mars may have formed in a way that contradicts current theories, say researchers at the University of … [+4904 chars]
<li>Boisvert, C. A. The pelvic fin and girdle of Panderichthys and the origin of tetrapod locomotion. Nature438, 11451147 (2005). CAS Article Google Scholar </li><li>Boisvert, C. A., Mark-Kur… [+7252 chars]
ByMax Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of MatterJuly 20, 2022 An infrared pulse (blue) excites the electron dynamics in bulk Na3Bi. Due to strong spin-orbit coupling, the spin-up elec… [+4508 chars]
NASA is already shifting attention to its next telescope project: the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Yesterday, NASA announced that SpaceX has been contracted to provide launch services for the R… [+2274 chars]
Paleontology is undergoing a new renaissance. Since the mid-20th century, genomics has become the main focus of evolutionary biology. But the last few decades have shown how the study of fossils can … [+5814 chars]
If you were to dive 148 feet below the oceans surfaceinto the twilight mesophotic zoneyou would see corals glowing green or orange around their mouths or on the ends of their tentacles. Scientists… [+4270 chars]
You don't normally want to mix electricity and water, but electricity behaving like water has the potential to improve electronic devices. Recent work from the groups of engineer James Hone at Columb… [+4667 chars]
According to the scientists of a new 166-year case study of an Alaskan glacier that has been rapidly advancing and retreating, a cool pocket climate near a glacier’s snout may be able to help scienti… [+4890 chars]
When it comes to canyons, Mars goes hard. Valles Marineris is the largest canyon system in the solar system. It stretches across 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers). On Wednesday, the European Space Agenc… [+1697 chars]
Picture shows shows various sections of Pluto in rainbow-like colours and stunning effects. American Space Agency NASA frequently shares amazing photographs on its social media platforms. A recent p… [+1878 chars]
