Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells
Modern weight loss medications have transformed obesity treatment, helping many people lose significant amounts of weight. But these…
In November, a spacecraft that has spent eight years falling toward the Sun will finally settle into orbit around Mercury, a planet we have seen up close fewer times than almost any other in the solar system.
In November, a spacecraft called BepiColombo, after nearly eight years looping through the inner solar system, will finally…
NASA Struggles to Save ‘Multitool’ Orbital Satellite From a Fiery Death
NASA suspended all scientific activity onboard its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory this past February, in the hopes of…
This Giant Planet Survived the Death of its Star
All stars die eventually, including our Sun. Depending on the star, that can spell doom for planets. Massive…
Trapped like the Salamander in a Japanese folktale, scientists study a crab that grew too big for its bottle
Back in July 2022, a research team from Hiroshima University was carrying out a routine survey about 500…
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites from California
SpaceX grew its Starlink network by 24 more satellites on Wednesday evening (July 1) with a launch from…
SpaceX fires up all 6 of Starship’s engines ahead of 13th test flight (video)
Less than a week after its last test, SpaceX’s latest Starship spacecraft went back to the stand for…
Woman captures once-in-a-lifetime shot of bear chasing moose calf
A couple heading out for a day of fishing happened upon a scene fit for a nature documentary:…
Graphene Caught Holding Multiple Superconducting States At One Time : ScienceAlert
Superconductivity, the ability for materials to conduct electricity with zero resistance, is a valuable scientific treasure. Researchers have…
An Extended Barrage of Asteroid Impacts Made Earth Too Hot to Form Continents
The formation of continents was an important step in Earth’s history. Continents and plate tectonics are connected to…
Vancouver’s Crow Dive-Bombing Tradition: Map Your Attack Zones This Spring! | World News
Image of a crow. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Vancouverites can expect, each spring, the onset of warmer weather…
Metamaterial Boosts Terahertz Imaging for Tissue Detection
Announcing a new publication from Opto-Electronic Technology; DOI 10.29026/oet.2026.260012. Terahertz (THz) radiation, located between the microwave and infrared…