A Strange Quantum Effect May Explain One of Biology’s Greatest Mysteries
Researchers have uncovered a possible explanation for why living systems repeatedly choose one molecular form instead of its…
Ancient Earth Repeatedly Thawed during Catastrophic Ice Ages, New Research Suggests
Earth experienced extreme climate swings during the Neoproterozoic epoch (one billion to 538.8 million years ago), including the…
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation rates drop, but El Nino could threaten recovery
SAO PAULO (AP) — The administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva frequently touts how it…
Blue Origin’s lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training
NASA’s Orion space capsule training simulator is located inside Building 9 at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.…
A Physicist Who Thinks in Poetry from the Cosmic Edge
Much of the praise for Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s debut book in 2021, “The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey Into Dark…
Spot basking sharks and whales off the coast of Dublin at free family-friendly event
The event is open to all ages and experience levels, and people can learn about Ireland’s biodiversity and…
What flings mysteriously powerful particles called ‘cosmic rays’ at Earth?
On Earth, the Large Hadron Collider can smash atoms together and accelerate particles to near light speeds —…
Deep Inside Ancient Rock, Scientists Uncovered Bizarre Fossil Marine Creatures That Thrived Before Earth Was Filled With Complex Animals
Researchers studying ancient rocks from the late Ediacaran period uncovered a fossil evidence that complex animal groups, including…
Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic ‘Eyes’ with backyard telescope
The galaxies of Markarian’s Chain shine in deep space. (Image credit: Ronald Brecher) Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured…
A cup of water reveals another requirement for life as we know it
When physicists ask why life exists, they start with stars. Nuclear reactions inside them produce the carbon and…
Gravitational Waves Could Become New Tool in Hunt for Dark Matter
Researchers have developed a new method to identify whether black hole mergers occurred inside dense clouds of dark…
The environmental impact of multinational firms in Africa
Pargal, S. & Wheeler, D. Informal regulation of industrial pollution in developing countries: evidence from Indonesia. J. Polit.…