Why ice is slippery: Scientists overturn 200 years of assumptions
Every winter, countless people step onto icy sidewalks and suddenly find themselves sliding. For generations, the explanation was…
LNPs Powering the Future of Gene Editing & Therapy
Gene therapy has long promised to transform the treatment of genetic and acquired diseases by addressing the underlying…
Astronauts Share Insights on Post-Flight Recovery
Space changes you. It strengthens some muscles, weakens others, shifts fluids within your body, and realigns your sense…
Sinking carbon sinks | Nature Climate Change
Terrestrial ecosystems take up approximately a third of anthropogenically emitted carbon and are a key component of climate…
"Aircraft Just Connected to Satellite Using Laser Beams": General Atomics Achieves One Gigabit Data Transfer Rate at 3,417 Miles – Rude Baguette
“Aircraft Just Connected to Satellite Using Laser Beams”: General Atomics Achieves One Gigabit Data Transfer Rate at 3,417…
The Messy Habits Of Small Black Holes
The best opportunity to study black holes is when they’re actively accreting matter. During these times, matter gathers…
Scientists Discover Curvy Key to Swarm Intelligence
Birds flock in order to forage and move more efficiently. Fish school to avoid predators. And bees swarm…
Southern Hemisphere’s polar vortex is weakening – here’s what this means for Australia
Stratospheric warming high above Antarctica could cause the Southern Hemisphere’s polar vortex to weaken at an unusually fast…
Star’s warped ring may be shaped by a hidden planet
Fomalhaut has long been the poster child for bright, nearby stars with spectacular debris disks. But even by…
Japan expands preimplantation genetic testing eligibility
The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology on Monday began allowing infertile couples involving women who are 35…
Polar geoengineering is dangerous and far too costly, say scientists | Geoengineering
Proposals to fight the impact of the climate crisis at the poles, from giant underwater curtains to scattering…
Voyager 1 NASA probe continues mission 48 years later
In its 48th birthday month, here’s everything to know about the cosmic journey of Voyager 1 and its…