Chemists Philipp Dabringhaus, Julie Willrett and Prof. Dr. Ingo Krossing from the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry at the University of Freiburg have succeeded in synthesizing the low-… [+3058 chars]
A study based on the analysis of millions of stars, including results from the Gaia mission, has resulted in an estimate of how many years of life the Sun has left before it dies out. This study als… [+1117 chars]
Changes to our understanding of colour theory could boost scientific data visualisations, create more vibrant colour displays and recalibrate the textile and paint industries. A mathematical error h… [+2144 chars]
Scientists discovered a new species of giant isopod that is the size of a literal football. This big crustacean lives on the ocean floor but is related to the pillbugs, also known as roly poly bugs, … [+1752 chars]
The Perseid Meteor Shower is an annual event which is active from mid-July to September every year. It is easily the most stunning meteor shower of the year, bringing spectacular visuals for astronom… [+1787 chars]
New research highlights a troubling problem with concepts of a cyclical universe that experiences infinitely alternating periods of rapid expansion and contraction, known as 'bouncing universe' model… [+5040 chars]
<li>Carney, L. H. Speeding up machine hearing. Nature Mach. Intell.3(2), 190191 (2021). MathSciNet Article Google Scholar </li><li>Canziani, B. & MacSween, S. Consumer acceptance of voice… [+9465 chars]
A meteor that was spotted over Madrid in the last week of July has had its origins revealed. Although the meteor burned up in the Earth's atmosphere on July 31, its origins and trajectory has now bee… [+1610 chars]
Flightless birds tend to disappear soon after human settlements arrive. Some species have been hunted to extinction, while others have had their habitats destroyed. When you think of birds, you prob… [+6405 chars]
If your fitness goal is to up the ante on endurance, pack more power into your sprint, or supercharge your strength gains in the gym, it’s worth exploring – what are the different muscle fiber types?… [+11718 chars]
ByJim Cawley, NASAs Kennedy Space CenterAugust 12, 2022 NASA astronaut Josh Cassada works on water survival training at NASAs Johnson Space Center in Houston. Cassada, along with NASA astronaut Nico… [+4498 chars]
The spin-down rate of the observed pulsars, , vs. their spin period, P. The dots in blue, green, and red stand for normal pulsars, pulsars in binary systems, and magnetars with a magnetic field B >… [+3079 chars]