New species of trapdoor spider discovered, just in time for Halloween
A species of trapdoor spider, named Aptostichus ramirezae, was newly identified by UC Davis scientists. Credit: Emma Jochim/UC…
Preparation guide developed as Mars samples await transport to Earth
This formation, called Cheyava Falls, is located in the Bright Angel region of Jezero Crater, where Perseverance took…
Solar gamma rays could unlock mystery of sun’s hidden magnetic fields
Credit: NASA New research conducted by an international team of physicians has found that high-energy gamma rays might…
What made the moon?
Credit: NASA Our moon—or la Luna—has inspired humankind for millennia. It’s largely agreed that the moon was created…
Bridging light, microwaves and electrons for precision calibration
The photonic chip mounted on a custom holder. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-62808-5 EPFL researchers have developed…
Interactive web tool brings quantum game theory concepts to life through music
At the 3rd International Symposium on Quantum Computing and Musical Creativity, Kobe University quantum engineer SOUMA Satofumi presents…
Chiral molecules adhere to magnets
Fig. 1. Chiral molecules acquire spin through thermal vibration and adhere to magnets. Credit: Shinji Miwa / ISSP,…
How missing nutrients rewire fly brains to seek out beneficial microbes
Cheese and chocolate may hold little culinary appeal for a fruit fly, yet for one deprived of nutrients,…
A second instrument on HWO could track down nearby Earth-size planets
Artist’s concept of the Habitable Worlds Observatory. Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio – eMITS/Walt Feimer, eMITS/Jenny McElligott, eMITS/Kim…
Artemis II orbits the moon
Matt Alderton  | Studio Gannett The last time human beings were anywhere near the moon, Richard Nixon was…
Is Venmo down? Banking issues reported by thousands amid AWS outage
Amazon Web Services outage downs Snapchat, Fortnite and more An Amazon Web Services outage has downed leading websites…
NASA-supported university programs offer cutting-edge small satellite projects
Robin Roenker  | Studio Gannett NASA’s University SmallSat Technology Partnership (USTP) initiative offers opportunities for university researchers to…