Researchers capture thermal fluctuations in polymer segments for the first time
image:Â Using atomic force microscopy, the researchers measured nanometric changes in height along different segments of a single…
European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction
Published on 11/03/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 Despite their prickly exterior, European hedgehogs are extremely vulnerable. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Populations…
Watch: Flyer captures rare meteor explosion from plane window, says ‘I’m still a bit shaken’
A plane passenger departing from Brussels captured a dramatic meteor explosion outside his plane window, describing the moment…
Tony Leggett, Nobel laureate and theoretical physicist, dies – News Bureau
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Theoretical physicist Sir Anthony James Leggett, widely recognized as a world leader in condensed matter…
Snakes are hanging from cave ceilings on this Caribbean island. They’re waiting for something
The karst caves of north-western Puerto Rico in the Caribbean are home to a surprisingly large array of…
Caged Boron Compound Unlocks Protein Therapeutic Potential
Chemists from ETH Zurich have found a way to produce poorly soluble proteins by caging a uniquely reactive…
Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Since the 1970s, the U.S. has lost billions of birds. We now know that those losses aren’t just…
Secret of Devon Island: Why NASA uses this Canadian island to study Mars |
For any future human survival on Mars, scientists have identified several primary sites. One of the vital sites…
Where Some See Strings, She Sees a Space-Time Made of Fractals
Astrid Eichhorn spends her days thinking about how the laws of physics change at the tiniest scales. Imagine…
UW astronomers collect rare evidence of two planets colliding – UW News
Lead author Andy Tzanidakis’ rendering of the planetary collision he suspects occurred around star Gaia20ehk in 2021. Photo:…
Countries must seek energy independence through renewables and nuclear, says John Kerry | US-Israel war on Iran
Countries must seek energy independence through renewable resources and nuclear energy for their national security, and to avoid…
The astronaut who returned to a country that no longer existed: Sergei Krikalev’s unbelievable 10-month mission in space |
A routine space mission could turn into a historic ordeal. In May 1991, Sergei Krikalev blasted off for…