Hubble Reveals Extreme Chaos Inside ‘Dracula’s Sandwich’ : ScienceAlert
As a young star develops, so too does a protoplanetary disk of dust and gas around it, ready…
Earth’s Core Seems to Be Wrapped in Layers Like an Onion, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Seismic waves passing through Earth’s inner core have revealed much about our planet’s iron center: how it’s changing…
Three Supermassive Black Holes Discovered on Collision Course in a Cosmic First : ScienceAlert
Some 1.2 billion light-years from Earth, a massive event is unfolding on cosmic scales. There, not two, but…
Over 50% of Heart Attacks in Younger Women Aren’t From Clogged Arteries : ScienceAlert
Traditionally, most heart attacks have been blamed on clogged arteries causing atherothrombosis – where blood clots block flow…
This Bizarre Parasitic ‘Mushroom’ Plant Quit Photosynthesis – And It’s Thriving : ScienceAlert
A weird-looking parasitic plant has discarded all its photosynthesis machinery – and nevertheless has found a way to…
There’s a Surprisingly Easy Way to Remove Microplastics in Drinking Water : ScienceAlert
Tiny fragments of plastic are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, particularly through our…
A Twist Between Hidden Dimensions May Explain Mass : ScienceAlert
The masses of fundamental particles such as the Z and W bosons could have arisen from the twisted…
A Distinct New Type of Diabetes Is Officially Recognized : ScienceAlert
This year, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized a fifth form of diabetes, after decades of controversy.…
Ancient Caribbean Cave Reveals Bees That Lived Inside Bones : ScienceAlert
Generations of ancient, solitary bees made a home within the tooth holes of a fossilized jawbone, which was…
Mysterious State of Matter Discovered Flowing Inside Earth’s Core : ScienceAlert
By firing tiny projectiles of iron-carbon alloy from a high-speed cannon, scientists have finally demonstrated that a weird…
This Rare Condition Makes Your Eyes Sparkle Like a Christmas Tree : ScienceAlert
Saint Nicholas is said to have a twinkle in his eye, but there’s a real health condition that…
Mouse Study Suggests Nose-Picking Has a Surprising Link With Alzheimer’s : ScienceAlert
A study published in 2022 found a tenuous but plausible link between picking your nose and an increased…