On this day in space! Sept. 29, 1977: The Soviet Union’s Salyut 6 space station launches into orbit for long-duration spaceflights
On Sept. 29, 1977, the Soviet Union launched its Salyut 6 space station into orbit. This was the…
Giant phonon-assisted upconversion photoluminescence of in situ photo-carbonized polymer dots for 3D high-definition optical disks
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Rare Lion Cubs Explore Outside for First Time at Zoo, and They’re Already Getting Curious
Five rare lion cubs have ventured outdoors for the first time at England’s Whipsnade Zoo. They may have…
In 2002, New Mexico mixed discarded toothbrush fragments and plastic tubing into a 2-mile interstate; it projected 25% longer life and 27% less waste | World News
AI REPRESENTATION: Discarded toothbrushes and plastic waste are shown alongside asphalt, illustrating the use of recycled plastic in…
Alien life? Why the possibility of exoplanet LHS 1140b emitting helium gas is so exciting
This summer, exoplanet science — the study of planets orbiting stars beyond our sun — took a big…
Testing Coulomb’s Law And Similar Fundamentals Yourself Remains Tricky
How easy is it to build a simple demonstration at home that proves fundamental law of physics, such…
Pine marten kit spotted at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire
A rare pine marten kit has been captured on camera in an area where there is no formal…
‘When I met my Irish partner in Brazil, I thought he looked very exotic’ – The Irish Times
Since moving to Belfast after leaving her native Brazil in 2014, Juliana Germinio (34), has packed her bag…
Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing
Photos taken using a microscope reveal the colorful, kaleidoscope-like crystal structure of a new NASA-made material that could…
Quantum Computing Explained – With Maple Syrup and Sunglasses Maple Syrup and Quantum Computing: How Qubits Get Tuned
Quantum Computing Explained – With Maple Syrup and Sunglasses Maple Syrup and Quantum Computing: How Qubits Get Tuned…
Crocodiles of the World says goodbye to ‘gentle giant’ alligator
“At over 3m (9.8 ft) long, he was an impressive animal, but he was truly a gentle giant,”…
120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Pushes Back Origin of Marsupial Lineage
A new species of deltatheroidan mammal from China may be the oldest confirmed ancestor of marsupials yet found,…