The origin of Phobos and Deimos, the two Martian moons, has been a mystery to astronomers. These two bodies are a fraction of the size and mass of the Moon, measuring just 22.7 km (14 mi) and 12.6 km… [+8077 chars]
Fans of astrophotography are currently feasting thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, but Hubble isn’t ready to be forgotten yet. Its latest capture is a gorgeous glittering star cluster in the c… [+2522 chars]
For ages, researchers have pondered the mystery of why, kilo for kilo, larger animals consume less food and expend less energy than smaller ones. Why can a gigantic baleen whale survive on a daily d… [+3951 chars]
ByOsaka UniversityAugust 22, 2022 Parkinsons disease is a brain disorder that results in unintentional or uncontrolled movements including trembling, stiffness, and issues with balance and coordinat… [+4163 chars]
An algorithm is presented for the simulation of reactiondiffusion systems on complex geometries, providing insight on how the interplay of cell geometry and biochemistry can control polarity in livin… [+3366 chars]
By observing the field of globular cluster Palomar 2 with the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), astronomers have discovered 32 new variable stars. The newfound variables are mostly RR Lyrae star… [+3218 chars]
Two fundamental factors affect all astrophotographytiming and location. If a camera happens to be at the right place at the right time, it can capture images that have never been seen before. And wit… [+3011 chars]
The Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is much richer in complex organic molecules than scientists expected, and until now, some of those molecules had never been seen around a comet. Because comets … [+4673 chars]
A new Bayesian analysis of remote work data supports one of the oldest theories in social networks, with fresh implications for the future of work environments. Weak ties describe the infrequent con… [+8703 chars]
A black hole is usually where information goes to disappearbut scientists may have found a trick to use its last moments to tell us about the history of the universe. In a new study, two astrophysic… [+5135 chars]
By observing the field of globular cluster Palomar 2 with the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), astronomers have discovered 32 new variable stars. The newfound variables are mostly RR Lyrae star… [+3218 chars]
In plants, natural photosynthesis binds carbon dioxide (CO2) to organic compounds, which can then be converted into glucose or starch. These useful molecules can be sequestered, storing the carbon in… [+2405 chars]
